April 8, 2020 Air Force implements options for Exceptional Family Members during pandemic The Air Force is providing additional support to Airmen with exceptional family members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 3, 2020 ‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts many aspects of our daily lives, staying fit is something Airmen can and should continue to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.
March 13, 2020 USAF medics maintain proficiency through practice, persistence & partnerships The Air Force accomplished an unprecedented mission in August 2019 when medics from across the force came together for an 8,000 mile, non-stop evacuation of a critically injured Soldier.
March 6, 2020 Medical standards changing for RPA pilots The Air Force has approved changes to medical standards for remotely piloted aircraft pilots, which went into effect February 28.
March 5, 2020 Air Force Surgeon General briefs Congress on value of military medicine Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, testified Thursday, March 5, before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense at a hearing on Defense Health Program funding.
Feb. 10, 2020 Air Force partners with University of Nebraska Medical Center for infectious disease proficiency The Air Force is creating a program to best prepare medical Airmen to respond to infectious disease threats that could impact military personnel and operations.
Jan. 31, 2020 Air Force agency enabling combat forces To position the Air Force as a more lethal force, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency is building and modernizing medical capabilities for peer and near-peer wartime operations.
Jan. 27, 2020 Biomedical Sciences Corps critical to Airman health and readiness Airmen of the Air Force Biomedical Sciences Corps play a critical role ensuring U.S. forces are medically optimized to support a full range of military operations.
Jan. 15, 2020 Transition Spotlight: Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey (Part 2) Maj. Nicole “Nikki” Ward and Capt. Matthew “MC” Muncey are both assigned to the AFMS Transition Cell, helping facilitate the numerous ongoing and evolving transformation activities throughout the AFMS and MHS.
Jan. 10, 2020 Transition Spotlight: Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey (Part 1) Maj. Nicole “Nikki” Ward and Capt. Matthew “MC” Muncey are both assigned to the AFMS Transition Cell, helping facilitate the numerous ongoing and evolving transformation activities throughout the AFMS and MHS.
Dec. 23, 2019 Air Force studies fatigue and sleep to enhance readiness The Air Force is studying sleep habits among Airmen to find ways to improve performance and ensure their readiness to support the mission.
Dec. 19, 2019 Air Force International Health Specialist builds medical capability in Iraq In June, a public health professional serving as an International Health Specialist deployed to Iraq as part of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.
Dec. 19, 2019 Guard and Reserve crucial to CCATT expansion CCATTs augment aeromedical evacuation crews that turn the back of an aircraft of opportunity into a flying intensive care unit.
Dec. 12, 2019 Two OAY medics share how they support USAF Two medical Airmen selected as the Air Force’s 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award share their experiences, and how they support the Air Force both at home and abroad.
Dec. 12, 2019 Air Force warns Airmen of e-cigarette risks With more than 2,000 reported cases of lung injury associated with electronic cigarettes nationwide, it is vital that Airmen understand potential impacts on their health.
Dec. 9, 2019 An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service gathered at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 2-5, 2019, to discuss the readiness, relevance, and resilience of the medical force.
Dec. 6, 2019 Air Force Surgeon General updates Congress on medical reform Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, testified Thursday, Dec. 5, before the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee.
Oct. 30, 2019 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.
Oct. 16, 2019 Transition Spotlight: Chief Master Sgt. Julie Bottroff The U.S. Air force Surgeon General Public Affairs Office spoke with Chief Master Sgt. Julie Bottroff, the senior enlisted advisor for DHA’s Education and Training Directorate about her roles and view on the transition.
Sept. 4, 2019 Air Force showcases medical safety campaigns at national conference The U.S. Air Force highlighted three campaigns aimed at fostering a culture of safety and improving patient care and outcomes at the National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media.