Nov. 13, 2018 AF Surgeon General, CMEF visit 380th EMDG U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, AF Surgeon General, spoke to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2018.
Nov. 8, 2018 76 years ago: Remembering medical support for Operation Torch Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa, hit the beaches 76 years ago on Nov. 8, 1942, including an American force led by Maj. Gen. George S. Patton that invaded the French protectorate in Morocco. With Patton was Lt. Samuel T. Moore, a flight surgeon with the 81st Fighter Group, who
Nov. 8, 2018 Great American Smokeout emphasizes why to quit Health personnel at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, advocate tobacco and electronic cigarette users kick the habit for good in recognition of the Great American Smokeout Nov. 15.The American Cancer Society established The Great American Smokeout as a day to encourage tobacco cessation throughout
Nov. 8, 2018 Air Force surgeon general visits 386th AEW U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, visiting and speaking with Airmen of the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group. As surgeon general, Hogg is responsible for recruiting, organizing, training, and equipping military personnel to
Nov. 7, 2018 Chief surgeon at Air Force Academy receives ‘Patriot Award’ for actions during deployment The chief surgeon at the Air Force Academy received an award from a national defense group Nov. 2 for his actions in Afghanistan earlier this year.
Nov. 7, 2018 True North reaches beyond installation gates The Task Force True North (TFTN) program effort goes beyond just in-processing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. It spans across oceans – literally – to help build a culture of engagement and resiliency.
Nov. 5, 2018 Dental highlight Highlight video of Airmen in the 56th MDG Dental squadron working hard and providing the best care for airmen and civilians at Luke AFB
Nov. 5, 2018 ‘Tis the season to be resilient Building resiliency is one of the best ways we maintain our commitment to delivering Trusted Care, Anywhere.
Oct. 31, 2018 Cadets earn bronze medal at genetic research competition in Boston Cadets took the bronze medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition in Boston, Oct. 24-28.
Oct. 31, 2018 Surgeon innovates with FlexDex A urologist assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing Medical Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, has found a way to save the U.S. Air Force millions of dollars in operating room costs using surgeon-powered robotics.
Oct. 30, 2018 920th RQW Airmen prepare for human spaceflight To prepare for the arrival of human space flight tests next year, the 920th Rescue Wing along with the DoD Human Space Flight Support Office, NASA and SpaceX personnel joined forces to plan and execute a realistic medical evacuation exercise at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Oct. 25.
Oct. 29, 2018 Steady and ready: C-130 mainstay of medevac Since the Vietnam War, the C-130 Hercules has been a workhorse of aeromedical evacuation, and continues to serve as a reliable platform to move patients over long distances, allowing Airmen to provide critical care in the air, aid in disaster relief efforts, and bring warfighters home.
Oct. 28, 2018 Helping infants sleep safely October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. Pediatricians make it a point to discuss how SIDS can be prevented at all newborn and infant wellness visits.
Oct. 26, 2018 CMSAF Wright listens, shares lessons while visiting Luke Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Oct. 22, 2018, to engage with Airmen and gain insight on the wing’s mission.
Oct. 26, 2018 This Month in AFMS History: Twenty years ago, AF medical team responds to Hurricane Mitch in Honduras The 24th Medical Group at Howard Air Force Base, Panama, was a month away from decommissioning and returning to the U.S. when Hurricane Mitch slammed into Honduras on October 29, 1998.
Oct. 25, 2018 AF employs nutrition assessment, improves Airmen’s health The Air Force Medical Support Agency health promotions team has employed a new tool to promote healthy food to Airmen. Medically ready Airmen are vital to combatant commanders, and nutrition is a significant part of that mission.The Military Nutrition Environment Assessment tool, or m-NEAT 2.0,
Oct. 24, 2018 2018 Health-Related Behaviors Survey helps shape military health Starting October 22, RAND Corp. is sending out invitations to mailboxes and military email for the 2018 Health-Related Behaviors Survey. The secure and voluntary survey of military personnel focuses on health, fitness and lifestyle questions.
Oct. 24, 2018 Herschel Walker tackles mental health His presence could be felt as soon as he stepped into the conference room in the 2nd Medical Group. His smile was ear to ear as he greeted everyone, being sure to shake their hands.As he signed autographs and posed for photographs, Herschel Walker began football talk. The former running back from
Oct. 23, 2018 3D printing laboratory #DYK: The Air Force Post Graduate Dental School houses the 59th Medical Wing's 3D Printing laboratory?
Oct. 23, 2018 Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.The memo, signed Oct. 18, 2018, extends the high year of tenure from eight to 10 years for senior airmen, from 15 to 20 years for staff sergeants and from 20 to 22 years for