March 2, 2026 Nevis, U.S. dental providers partner during LAMAT 2026 As part of Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026, U.S. Air Force Reserve dental personnel are working alongside their Nevician counterparts to deliver essential dental care while strengthening relationships across the Caribbean.
Feb. 19, 2026 Operational support team works to improve Airmen readiness To help Airmen sustain the high levels of fitness, resilience, and performance required to meet mission demands, the 75th Medical Group continues to expand its Operational Support Team, or OST, at Hill Air Force Base.
Feb. 9, 2026 Biomedical equipment technician upholds occupational safety excellence at Andersen AFB At Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Tech. Sgt. Robert Bickelhaupt has been the go-to subject-matter expert leading the base's safety program since January 2021.
Jan. 21, 2026 APORA 2025: Forging African health security through civil-military cooperation This past December, representatives of ministries of health and defense from 30 African nations and the U.S. came together in Rabat, Morocco, for the 11th African Partnership Outbreak Response Alliance Workshop.
Dec. 19, 2025 Guardian Resilience Team's proactive care model pays off The U.S. Space Force is prioritizing the well-being of its service members through a proactive healthcare model tailored to the demanding, technically driven nature of their roles.
Sept. 18, 2025 DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness.
Sept. 8, 2025 Get support from the Military Health System 'at the moment you need it most' The Military Health System has many resources to support your mental health. Therapy is one tool proven to work. Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or group therapy, or other tools needed during a crisis - mental health support sustains military readiness.
July 24, 2025 Warrior Games Torchbearer: Military Health System team ‘changed my life’ After U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Lin cleared landmines from an Iraqi neighborhood in 2008, a local resident came up and reached out his hand.
July 10, 2025 Air Force physical therapist strengthens readiness at Osan Air Base “I did not choose physical therapy it chose me,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka, a physical therapy technician with the 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea.
July 9, 2025 Alaska Air Guard 168th Medical Group trains for high-stakes missions The 168th Wing Medical Group continues to strengthen its operational edge, proving lethality in today’s battlespace isn’t just about combat power. It’s about readiness and the ability to respond quickly in complex, high-stakes environments.
July 9, 2025 Stronger than ever: Capt. VanArtsdalen aims to be the first military woman crowned Mrs. International U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, is currently serving as Mrs. Alabama International and is using her voice and platform to bring mental wellness to the forefront of military and veteran communities.
June 11, 2025 Aviation meets medicine: A flight surgeon’s lifelong journey Before donning the uniform as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, Col. Christopher Borchardt was a kid who marveled for hours at airplanes passing overhead, read every book on aviation he could find.
May 22, 2025 AF reservist brings mental health expertise to the Wolfpack U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, an approachable leader with a warm smile, served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an active duty mental health technician.
May 19, 2025 Air Force medical leaders partner with joint forces, DoD researchers on Warfighter Brain Health Initiative Invisible blast overpressure injuries, along with more severe traumatic brain injuries, are at the center of a growing Department of Defense campaign to protect cognitive performance, a significant component of medical readiness for America’s warfighters.
May 5, 2025 Strengthening mental health support across the force: A commitment to action and access Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that mental health is essential to total force readiness.
May 5, 2025 Brandon Act in the Air Force - two years later Two years after the Department of the Air Force implemented the Brandon Act, its impact continues to grow across the force.
April 14, 2025 Bridging medicine, policy, community: Air Force psychologist pursues legislative path After dedicating nearly a decade to her work as a mental health provider, U.S. Air Force Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson was selected for the Department of the Air Force Legislative Liaison Fellowship program.
March 4, 2025 Backed by science: BSC fuels Air Force Medical Service Behind the scenes of the Air Force Medical Service, a specialized group of diverse specialists play a critical role in supporting and maintaining operational readiness and advancing healthcare within the military.
Dec. 12, 2024 914 AES Airmen receive the Distinguished Flying Cross award On December 8, 2024, three Airmen assigned to the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award with “C” device for their actions during Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL in August of 2021.
Oct. 25, 2024 Team McChord’s Operational Support Team enhances Airmen health, readiness Team McChord’s Operational Support Team is a multidisciplinary, rotational medical team designed to support Airmen in the areas of physical therapy, strength training, and mental health.