June 13, 2019 Care in the Air Dangers are always present in today’s world. Whether it is a category 5 hurricane hitting the East Coast leveling everything in its path or an intense fire fight in the heartland of Afghanistan, every day could be someone’s last. However, there is a squadron always ready at a moment’s notice to do
June 13, 2019 Air Force looks at faster, smarter hardware acquisition and big data to help solve T-6 OBOGS issues While many of the T-6 On-Board Oxygen Generating Systems issues are markedly better than last year, the Air Force is looking at ways to procure hardware upgrades like the enhanced OBOGS faster and smarter, increase basic science and research, and collect and apply new research data into acquisitions
June 11, 2019 Reflections of a loyal heretic For the past two years as commander of the 517th Training Group and Assistant Commandant of Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, America has entrusted thousands of its sons and daughters to my care. The previous Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, emphasized the importance of these
June 11, 2019 Holloman MWD handlers train to medically assist their partners The 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainers conducted training with U.S. Army veterinarian technicians from Fort Bliss, Texas, simulating medically assisting their dogs in multiple scenarios that can take place in a deployed environment.
June 6, 2019 Air Force Basic Military Training continues to fine-tune program with major modernizations As part of the Basic Military Training curriculum revamp centered on readiness and lethality, airmanship, fitness and the warrior ethos, multiple changes to training are set to begin this summer.
June 6, 2019 Preparing spouses for deployment As military families prepare for their Airmen to deploy, the spouse may take care of themselves last. Fortunately, there are many programs available for families preparing for deployment.The 90th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic provides various programs for Airmen and their spouses to make the
June 4, 2019 59th MDW medic trainee saves choking toddler An Airman performed lifesaving intervention on a choking toddler at a local restaurant on March 30 in San Antonio, Texas.Airman First Class Tobias Titus, an aerospace medical technician in training at the 59th Medical Wing, and his wife were having dinner when he noticed a mother and grandmother at
June 3, 2019 Be prepared for health care needs during this hurricane season With the hurricane season beginning, now’s the time for individuals to prepare for their health care needs during severe weather.TRICARE experts recommend making a list that includes your physician’s name and contact information, medications with dosage and frequency, and type and model number of
June 2, 2019 Holloman Airman puts pedal to the metal The U.S. Air Force has a reputation of holding Airmen to a high standard. For physical fitness specifically, that standard is assessed by a waist measurement, push-ups, sit-ups and a 1.5 mile run. However, working out does not always have to be a chore – there are many avenues available where one
June 1, 2019 An AFMS Look Back at May 2019 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
May 31, 2019 AFRICOM holds annual Command Surgeon Synchronization Conference U.S. Africa Command hosted the annual Command Surgeon Synchronization Conference, May 28-30, 2019, at the AFRICOM Special Events Center.
May 31, 2019 Top Air Force medical officers trained at Wright-Patterson Medical Center More than 100 of the newest Air Force military medical residents and interns were recognized at a graduation ceremony held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force May 23.Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, was the guest speaker for the graduation ceremonies.
May 30, 2019 Cadet's resiliency helps in battle against cancer Parker Hammond was in the best shape of his life.The Air Force Academy cadet had recently completed a challenging global obstacle race and rebounded after a string of sports injuries ended his Falcon football career.But cancer doesn’t discriminate.During his junior year, Hammond found a lump on his
May 29, 2019 EMT recertification ensures JBLE has responders With the potential to be the first responder to an accident, members of the 633d Medical Group, who have their emergency medical technician training, have a crucial role to play in preserving life. That is why members of the Education Center push such a rigorous recertification course to train their
May 29, 2019 USAFRICOM hosts APORA 2019 The AFRICOM-facilitated program promotes an exchange of best practices between 27 African nations and representatives from U.S. government agencies to increase communication, discuss ongoing challenges, identify gaps and needs and promote regional stability and security.
May 28, 2019 Surgeons perform first bioengineered blood vessel transplant in military patient An Army veteran in danger of losing his leg from vascular disease has become the first patient in the Military Health System to undergo transplantation of a new type of bioengineered blood vessel thanks to surgeons from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Walter Reed
May 28, 2019 Physical Therapy goes to the source The 380th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapy team here hits the road to offer the path of recovery to patients.
May 24, 2019 Director of psychological health dedicated to normalizing mental health Michelle Pennington, 104th Fighter Wing director of psychological health, has been involved in social work since she was a child.She now works to promote mental health awareness for members of the 104 FW and their families, and ultimately improve their quality of life.
May 24, 2019 104th Medical Group Airmen further their education, expertise Staff Sgt. Kelley McLean, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Duncan, Senior Airman Daniela Rizzari and Senior Airman Ana Decarvalho, 104th Medical Group aerospace medical technicians, recently graduated college with degrees related to the medical career field.The training the four aerospace medical technicians
May 24, 2019 Seeking mental health treatment: 49th Maintenance Group chief shares his experience with PTSD “Dealing with a traumatic event from 2011 in Afghanistan, I realize now that I probably needed help long before 2018, but at the time I felt like I’d figured out how to control the ghosts in my head. I forced myself to keep them at bay, and instead of dealing with my problems, I just let them