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Missile Community Cancer Study Current Timeline Graphic

A graphic created in Adobe Illustrator, published on DVIDS April 11, 2024, is a revised version of the first iteration of the graphic which originally depicted the MCCS timeline as it began around Dec 2022; which was initially released via the AFGSC website March 13, 2024. The purpose of publishing this updated version April 11, 2024, on the AFGSC website and DVIDS was to provide corrections and clarity on some text statements that were written in the initial March 13 version. The changes made to the first version that are reflected in this second version are as follows. The end of the first sentence under “June – July 2023” was altered to combine it with the second, now showing, “…within AFGSC; begins combing…”; the word “PCB” in the headline title “PCB Identified & Mitigation Efforts Completed” was changed to “PCBs” to make the word plural and therefore more scientifically accurate; the date of “June 2024” was changed to “Summer 2024” for accuracy; the end half of the sentence under “June 2024” that said, “…a virtual pool of supplemental state and territory registries of cancer diagnoses.” Was replaced with, “…other cancer registries.” for accuracy and clarity; and lastly, the version date listed as “Current as of 13 March 2024” was changed to reflect the changes made between the initially released graphic and this revised version by having this statement be changed to say, “Current as of 20 March 2024”. The updates reflected in this second version (and now most current version) were requested by subject matter experts within the MCCS leadership team and were carried out with the guidance, outlined processes, and release authority of the AFGSC Public Affairs Office, and in alignment as required with the DoD Visual Information Style Guide; DoDI 5040.02, Visual Information (VI); DoDI 5040.07, Visual Information (VI) Productions; and AFI 35-101, Public Affairs Procedures. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
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Cover of the Department of the Air Force’s “Mental Health Overview”

Cover of the Department of the Air Force’s “Mental Health Overview,” which is a comprehensive guide to help Airmen and Guardians navigate mental health resources and support. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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MHS Nurse Advice Line Graphic

The MHS Nurse Advice Line lets you connect with a registered nurse by phone, chat, or video. It’s available 24/7 and free for TRICARE beneficiaries to use.
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(Outdated) Missile Community Cancer Study Current Timeline Graphic

(Editor's Note: Outdated as of April 11, 2024, since new "Current as of 20 Mar, 2024" version was published on DVIDS and www.afgsc.af.mil) A graphic created in Adobe Illustrator depicts the current timeline of the Missile Community Cancer Study as it began around December 2022. This graphic was first released online via the Air Force Global Strike Command website on March 13, 2024, with the intention of accompanying the latest news article from AFGSC's Public Affairs Office regarding the recent updates on the MCCS by way of a virtual town hall held Feb. 23, 2024, by AFGSC commander, Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, with other senior Air Force leaders from the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine and the AFGSC Surgeon General's Office. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
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2023 Award Winners announced

The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the 2023 Air Force Medical Service individual and team awards. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Forging a Foundation: Basic Military Training

The Air Force is laying the foundation for the force of 2030. That foundation begins with improving how Airmen develop and learn, starting with basic military training and continuing throughout their careers. Leading that effort is the first command: Air Education and Training Command.
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Forging a Foundation: Basic Military Training

The Air Force is laying the foundation for the force of 2030. That foundation begins with improving how Airmen develop and learn, starting with basic military training and continuing throughout their careers. Leading that effort is the first command: Air Education and Training Command.
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Forging a Foundation: Basic Military Training

The Air Force is laying the foundation for the force of 2030. That foundation begins with improving how Airmen develop and learn, starting with basic military training and continuing throughout their careers. Leading that effort is the first command: Air Education and Training Command.
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LCC PCB Detection Locations

Air Force Global Strike Command also released a graphic today of the underground Launch Control Center (LCC) annotating where PCBs were detected as part of the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study.
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Influenza Vaccination Infographic

The Influenza Vaccination Infographic is designed to remind members why it is important to get their influenza vaccination. The Air Force Reserve Command and the 908th Airlift Wing are dedicated to ensuring the well-being, safety, and readiness of members. Mandatory influenza vaccinations are a proactive measure to protect the health of members and reduce the risk of disruptions to military operations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Juliana Todd)
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Line of Effort: Allies and Partners

Line of Effort: Allies and Partners
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AFRL, 59th Medical Wing launch space medical research group

A graphic depicting Rocket Cargo, one of the Department of Air Force Vanguard programs that focuses on rapid global mobility including delivery of medical supplies. The Clinical and Operational Space Medicine Innovation Consortium, or COSMIC, created a research working group to address defense space-linked medical research gaps. This newly established collaboration between the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the 59th Medical Wing will serve as a platform to fuse human health and performance research capabilities and expertise across both organizations. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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AFRL, 59th Medical Wing launch space medical research group

The Clinical and Operational Space Medicine Innovation Consortium, or COSMIC, creates a research working group to address defense space-linked medical research gaps. This newly established collaboration between the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the 59th Medical Wing will serve as a platform to fuse human health and performance research capabilities and expertise across both organizations. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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AFRL, 59th Medical Wing launch space medical research group

The Clinical and Operational Space Medicine Innovation Consortium, or COSMIC, creates a research working group to address defense space-linked medical research gaps. This newly established collaboration between the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the 59th Medical Wing will serve as a platform to fuse human health and performance research capabilities and expertise across both organizations. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Enlisted Airmanship Continuum

The EFD Action Plan to reimagine and explore a new ecosystem. The new EFD Model – Enlisted Airmanship Continuum (100–900) – connects institutional, functional, and base delivered education, training, and experiences. The Enlisted Airmanship Continuum is introduced at Basic Military Training, reinforced by Foundational Competencies in each AFSC’s Career Field Education and Training Plan, and embedded throughout the entire continuum. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A myriad of mental health services are readily available to military members and their families to support them during times of crises. (Graphic produced by the Defense Health Agency)
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Malmstrom medics compete in 2023 Medic Rodeo

An Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Medical Group gathers accountability during a mass casualty training scenario at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 24, 2023. The mass casualty was a culmination of the four-day Medic Rodeo competition, attended by 17 teams of Air Force medics from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white; gaussian blur filter was applied to the background)
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Popular AFRL invention supports joint military needs with mobile medical documentation

Various interfaces, sensors and codes that enable the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit, or BATDOK, are displayed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 28, 2020. BATDOK, a mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers, was recently selected as the joint integrated electronic health record for point-of-injury and en route care by Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems, an office that provides medical information technology for military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo / Wesley Farnsworth)
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Popular AFRL invention supports joint military needs with mobile medical documentation

The Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit, or BATDOK, is a mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers that collects patient information from various sensors at points of injury, making it easier for medical professionals to document vitals, administer critical care and integrate patient data. BATDOK was recently selected as the joint integrated electronic health record for point-of-injury and en route care by Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems, an office that provides medical information technology for military operations. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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AFGSC releases initial PCB survey results as the Missile Community Cancer Study continues to collect data from missile bases

A total of 900 samples were taken from surfaces in missile facilities at Malmstrom, F.E. Warren, and Minot AFBs. This table shows the number of samples that detected any level of PCBs, as well as the four samples above the EPA’s standard for mitigation. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
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