March 13, 2024 Passion, purpose, and dental care: Capt. Anna Olson's odyssey The story follows Capt. Anna Olson's remarkable journey from her Southern roots to becoming a dedicated dentist serving in the United States Air Force.
March 13, 2024 DOD amends assisted reproductive services policy for severely ill and injured active duty service members DOD amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members.
March 11, 2024 Flosi takes his place as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
March 11, 2024 DAF leaders talk budget, reoptimizing the force DAF senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill.
March 8, 2024 U.S. Air Force strengthens ties, bolster tactical airlift interoperability in exercise with Bangladesh Air Force Nearly 80 U.S. Air Force service members and two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron integrated with Bangladesh for the bilateral tactical airlift exercise, Cope South 2024, Feb. 19 to 28.
March 7, 2024 AFRL Biotech Days Summit unites scientific community Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, scientists and engineers met with strategic partners from the Department of Defense, other U.S. government agencies, academia, industry and state organizations to share progress and collaborate at the third AFRL Biotech Days Summit Feb. 27-28, 2024.
March 5, 2024 U.S., U.K. Reservists share AE expertise in longstanding partnership A team of Reservists from the Royal Air Force was hosted by the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to deepen each others’ expertise and maintain their ongoing partnership during a training event at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 1-3, 2024.
March 5, 2024 Aeromedical evacuation squadron trains on Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules U.S. Airmen with the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simulate a medical scenario during a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules training mission in the skies over Southern California, Feb. 12, 2024.
March 5, 2024 Special-order uniforms provide accommodations Military uniforms are designed to accommodate most body types, but many individuals face difficulty finding a good fit based on unique proportions or even medical needs.
March 5, 2024 LAMAT: The impact on human life The LAMAT mission provides not just knowledge exchange and interoperability, but a real-world impact on human life. The mission will last until March 8, providing medical teams the opportunity to grow and build on relationships and skills.
March 4, 2024 Implementing AFFORGEN Blood carries markers for an array of genetic and contagious diseases. For deployers, the baseline test is designed for two purposes: detecting HIV and storing a reserve sample as a part of the Department of Defense Serum Repository.
March 4, 2024 From pilot to pageantry: Meet the 1st active duty Miss America Second Lt. Madison Marsh became the first active duty service member to earn the Miss America crown.
March 1, 2024 MDG establishes embed program, increases readiness In the future fight, empowered and resilient Airmen are essential. As technology advances, the need for mentally and physically fit Airmen becomes paramount.
March 1, 2024 U.S. Air Force medical assistance mission concludes in Suriname Forty-two U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve personnel embedded with Surinamese military and civilian medical institutions in an effort to collaborate and hone skills through mutual training and education, with the added and critical benefit of providing needed care for patients.
March 1, 2024 DAF publishes revised dress, personal appearance instruction The Department of the Air Force republished its dress and personal appearance instruction to simplify, clarify and amplify many changes for Airmen and Guardians serving world-wide.
Feb. 29, 2024 Stronger together: Airmen, Guardsmen practice in joint medical training Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron got an opportunity to showcase their skills and capabilities during a joint medical training event with more than two dozen members of the Texas State Guard, Feb. 24.
Feb. 29, 2024 Partners in Care: Medical assistance team treats patients, strengthens partnerships during LAMAT 2024 A team of doctors, nurses, and health care specialists across several fields traveled to Suriname as part of a U.S. Air Force medical assistance mission, one that has helped better the lives of host nation citizens while showcasing the power of sharing skills and cultivating relationships.
Feb. 28, 2024 Otolaryngology technologist students train at Medical Education and Training Campus The Medical Education and Training Campus Otolaryngology Technologist program provides simulated and live training in all aspects of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), and/or audiology services, to include invasive and non-invasive otolaryngology, procedures and diagnostic audiology services.
Feb. 28, 2024 Crafting a passion: 8th OMRS Airman uses skills to enrich units Everybody has something they consider a passion. Whether it is sports, cooking, reading or just deep diving into a discussion, people will find the things they like. But for one member at the Wolf Pack, that passion is and has been since childhood, a passion for art.
Feb. 27, 2024 LAMAT24: Second year U.S. partnership with St. Lucia The U.S. Air Force Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team deployed ready-medics, for the second year, to work alongside St. Lucia’s health teams to achieve mutual benefits and build trust in the region from Feb. 26 to March 10, 2024.