Oct. 28, 2022 A look back at the attack on the USS Cole On the morning of October 12, 2000, the USS Cole, a guided-missile destroyer, docked at the Port of Aden off the coast of Yemen for refueling. In a small boat, a suicide bomber approached the destroyer, detonated alongside, which left a 40 to 60-foot hold on the port side of the ship.
Oct. 27, 2022 Air Force SMART program sustains readiness and currency through tailored training The Air Force’s Sustained Medical and Readiness Trained, or SMART, program has become a dynamic training platform. Through tailored training and multidisciplinary opportunities, Air Force medics retain their currency and are ready for the fight.
Sept. 26, 2022 Despite injuries, heroic flight nurse maintains grace under pressure Jonita Bonham began her military career as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. She served in the Philippines and Japan after World War II and then returned to the United States, resigning from active military duty.
Sept. 21, 2022 Air Force advisory squadron medics strengthen capabilities of allies, partners Medical capabilities within mobility support advisory squadrons are foundational to security cooperation activities that strengthen national defense and strategic relationships.
Sept. 16, 2022 Air Force medical history of POWs; Operation Homecoming The year 1973 saw the end of the Vietnam conflict. Securing the safe release of American Prisoners of War was a vital concern for U.S. leadership, as was the physical and mental well-being of those returning.
July 28, 2022 Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 20, 2022 Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older.
July 13, 2022 Air Force focuses on future of Indo-Pacific alliances, Agile Combat Employment The Cope North 2022 exercise in Guam marked a decade of Indo-Pacific security cooperation between Japan, Australia, and the United States and an opportunity to modernize training for the future.
June 30, 2022 Kendall talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach for prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24.
June 3, 2022 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.
May 23, 2022 Air Force Surgeon General eyes modernizing capabilities for joint commanders (Part 2) Since assuming his role of Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Robert Miller has worked to advance the Air Force Medical Service’s capabilities, ensuring it is ready for an evolving joint fight.
April 25, 2022 Air Force physical therapist supporting NASA wins award The Biomedical Clinician of the Year in the field grade category was awarded to Maj. Danielle Anderson, physical therapist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
April 15, 2022 Air Force medical policies for aviators are research-based, data-driven The Air Force continuously assesses the medical policies surrounding its aviators, updating policies as new data and research emerge. This commitment to data driven medical decisions and policy updates keep Airmen flying safely and the mission on track.
April 12, 2022 Air Force health services management career field named 2021 Chief Richard L. Etchberger award winner For the second year in a row, an Air Force Medical Service career field is bringing home the esteemed Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger award. This year, the award has been granted to the health services management career field, also known as 4A0s among medics.
April 11, 2022 US, UK military clinical currency program reaches milestone, strengthens partnership The 48th Medical Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath surpassed two decades of partnership with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service where Air Force medics integrate within U.K. hospitals.
March 28, 2022 AFMS looks at role on National Vietnam War Veterans Day Each year on March 29 the nation honors the service and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This date marks the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam, on March 29, 1973.
March 25, 2022 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.
March 11, 2022 Air Force medics from Andrews treat patients at Cleveland Clinic In January and February of this year, twenty Air Force medics deployed to Cleveland Clinic in Ohio to provide support to one of the world’s elite medical facilities, working alongside their medical staff to ensure all patients received the care they needed.
March 10, 2022 Air Force Medical Service announces 2021 Award Winners The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards.
Feb. 24, 2022 Air Force medics continue deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 1,000 U.S. Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard medics are serving in civilian hospitals, care facilities, and other public institutions. The Air Force Medical Service has continued to step up as part of the federal