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Air Force Medical Service homepage graphic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Alex Da Silva)
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Air Force Medical Service homepage graphic

Air Force Medical Service homepage graphic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Alex Da Silva)
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Air Force Medical Service launches ‘Nutrition Kitchen’ program

The Air Force Medical Service is launching “Nutrition Kitchen”, a series of online nutritional cooking classes geared toward service members and their families. The new program, created by the Lifestyle and Performance Medicine working group, will introduce a resource requested by service members striving to optimize their health through lifestyle changes. (Courtesy graphic)
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Air Force Medical Service unveils new model for active duty care

In an effort to return more Airmen to duty quicker, this summer Air Force is rolling out a new medical model to help restore the overall readiness of our military. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force Medical Support Agency

Air Force Medical Support Agency
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Air Force Medicine bolsters medical training for non-clinical specialties

Medic-X will equip all Air Force medics in non-patient care career fields with the skills needed to provide tactical clinical support in mass casualty and other emergencies. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force Medicine: 2015 in Review

AFMS year in review
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Air Force medics deliver diverse deployed care

Trauma care makes up approximately 30% of deployed medical care. Air Force medics must be ready to deliver a broad range of medical care, including things they often see at their military treatment facility (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of the field

U.S. Air Force mental health leaders met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, 2021. Presenters discussed military mental health, telehealth, COVID-19 and embedded mental health care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force Military Treatment Facilities pilot medical readiness

Air Force military treatment facilities are the key to the Air Force Medical Services readiness. From the 60th MDG at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, Calif., to 72nd MDG at Tinker AFB, Okla., to 56th MDG, Luke AFB, Ariz., to 45th MDG, Patrick AFB, Fla, and beyond, military treatment facilities are the AFMS primary readiness platforms.
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Air Force Occupational and Environmental Laboratory

Emblem- Air Force Occupational and Environmental Laboratory
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Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

The Air Force revises Air Force Instruction 36-2903 to address differences in hair density and texture June 25, 2021. When hair is secured behind the head, the hair may extend six inches to the left and to the right and six inches protruding from the point where the hair is gathered. The 12-inch total width must allow for proper wear of headgear. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force Recruiting Service

Air Force Recruiting Service
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Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force Reserve Command
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Air Force Surgeon General briefs House members on COVID-19 response, future of Air Force medicine

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, May 25, 2021. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force Surgeon General’s priority is creating high performing Airmen, Guardians (Part 1)

The Air Force Surgeon General’s top priority is creating and sustaining high performing Airmen and Guardians who are medically ready for the future fight. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Lindsay Mahon)
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Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to detect with its typical lack of physical markers. Knowing the signs and symptoms of TBI is critical and ensures Airmen can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Air Force transitions all U.S. military treatment facilities to DHA administration and management

This October, U.S.-based Air Force military treatment facilities transferred administration and management to the Defense Health Agency. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Air Force updates travel screening process for EFMP families

The Department of the Air Force has implemented an automated travel screening process to simplify required medical screening before a permanent change of station. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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