Aug. 23, 2012 Air Force Spice testing lab goes full throttle The Air Force Spice Testing Lab became fully operational on Aug. 1, in support of the Air Force's focus on quality Airmen. The new lab establishes a robust urinalysis testing program as part of the Air Force's ongoing efforts to deter use of "spice," the common name for synthetic cannabinoids. The
Aug. 19, 2012 U.S. Air Force Spice Testing Lab goes full throttle The Air Force Spice Testing Lab became fully operational on Aug. 1, in support of the Air Force's focus on quality Airmen. The new lab establishes a robust urinalysis testing program as part of the Air Force's ongoing efforts to deter use of Spice, the common name for synthetic cannabinoids. The
Aug. 17, 2012 Showcasing America's Airmen in New York City Air Force Week returns to New York City this Sunday, Aug. 19, providing flyovers, concerts and opportunities to meet Airmen serving in the U.S. Air Force.The purpose of Air Force Week is to build relationships outside the local base community, reach out to those who are unfamiliar with the Air Force
Aug. 3, 2012 DOD, VA release mobile app targeting post-traumatic stress The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have released a free Apple and Android smartphone mobile application for use with post-traumatic stress disorder treatment.The app is called PE Coach; PE stands for "prolonged exposure."Psychologists at the Defense Department's National Center for
July 23, 2012 Air Force officials welcome 21st surgeon general The Air Force welcomed their 21st surgeon general as Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis was sworn in by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz on July 20 here.General Travis was the Air Force deputy surgeon general since Nov. 2010, and he replaced Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, who
July 20, 2012 Air Force medical leader retires after 34 years During a ceremony filled with military tradition and reflection, the 20th surgeon general of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, retired July 19 after 34 years of service.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz officiated at the ceremony here where he stated that Lt. Gen. Green
June 27, 2012 AF Surgeon General speaks during National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day
May 21, 2012 Coalition Nations Sign International “Interfly” Proclamation of Understanding Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, along with the surgeons general of Australia, Canada and Great Britain, signed an international "Interfly" Proclamation of Understanding on May 14 during the Aerospace Medical Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The "Interfly"
Aug. 26, 2011 9/11: Former AF surgeon recalls Pentagon post-attack response The Air Force surgeon who led the medical response after the Pentagon attack 10 years ago said a couple of readiness firsts in the months before mitigated what could have been a much worse outcome.