An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
HomeNews

 

 

 

  • Reflecting on Veterans Day

    Veterans and their families, both young and old, reflected on the sacrifices made by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, who provide this nation with the best fighting force in the world, during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Air Force Memorial, which overlooks the Pentagon and Potomac

  • New surgery helps woman lose 80 pounds

    Danielle Hindel, struggled with her weight since the birth of her youngest child. She followed diet plans and committed to exercise. Although she worked hard, she was consumed with thoughts about her outward appearance. This self-imposed stress about weight built. She was overwhelmed with

  • TRICARE Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Service Members

    TRICARE is hosting a webinar to educate TRICARE beneficiaries about benefits available to National Guard and Reserve service members. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, from Noon – 1:00 p.m. EST. No prior registration is required. Participants are invited to join us using the

  • WWII Veteran recalls AFMS Legacy

    Ninety-year-old World War II veteran Mort Sheffloe, from Georgetown, Texas, often thinks back to the brutal fighting to liberate France. But he also remembers the professional care he received after he was wounded on September 10, 1944. This Veterans Day, Sheffloe shared the story of his air

  • Exercise ensures medical readiness

    An explosion tears through a small town near a deployed military base resulting in mass casualties.Within a matter of minutes, several victims arrive at the military medical facility to be treated. Several have marred faces, burns and open wounds. Many scream for help while others lay motionless and

  • November is Warrior Care Month

    TRICARE is a health care program for Uniformed Service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, survivors and their families around the world. We ensure our beneficiaries receive care that is proven both safe and effective. This month, make time to learn about all the health care

  • Caring for your own

    “Because of the structure and the mandatory demands of military life, it is sometimes impossible for either the service member or family members to reduce demands (Saltzman, Pynoos, Lester, Layne & Beardslee, 2013)” The military has a motto: “We take care of our own” A motto that not only pertains

  • Trusted Care Hero

    A1C Jessica Tamuzza, a laboratory technician with the 99th Medical Support Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is an Air Force Medical Service Trusted Care Hero. Tamuzza is recognized for making a great safety catch. While in the ward, she noticed a patient whose armband name differed from the

  • Bone pins by day, bowling pins by night

    The uniform: an unequivocal symbol of what an Airman stands for, where their loyalties lie, and who they’ve pledged their allegiance too. The people behind the uniform, however, are as diverse as the nations they originate. Born in Toluca, Mexico, Senior Airman Javier Perez, 47th Medical Support

  • Peterson Airman’s tragic loss exemplifies resiliency

    After getting orders to South Korea, Tech. Sgt. Billy Gazzaway was missing his family, as anyone would. Far away from them, he received the horrible news that his 4-year-old son, who had already been diagnosed, treated and was in remission for leukemia, had relapsed.

  • Pharmacy: Protecting your health, career

    The right medication at the right time can save a life, but what happens when it’s taken at the wrong time?To prevent you from finding out, the pharmacy staff ensures you receive the right medication and know how to take it correctly.“The biggest piece, as far as taking the medication, is that it is

  • MiCARE Provides Faster Care

    Captain Jennifer Varney likes to come to work early. As a Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Health Flight Commander at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, she arrives at the base’s Family Health Clinic around 0500 and checks her computer’s MiCARE site for any overnight patient emails. If a patient

  • BATMAN’S Friend, BATDOK, Uses Technology to Save Lives

    Imagine a future battlefield where an Air Force Pararescue-Jumper (PJ) treats seven wounded service members at once. He places sensors on their chests, arms and fingers which immediately feed vital signs to a small wireless computer, no bigger than a cell phone, on his forearm. As he checks out the

  • Eye Health and Safety

    October is Home Eye Safety Month. You may think your chances of being hurt decrease because you’re at home, but safety should remain a top concern, especially for your eyes. Prevent Blindness America reports that more than half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that occur every year happen in or

  • Family Advocacy helps strengthen bonds

    Healthy, satisfying relationships aren’t achieved accidentally; they require time, effort, and thoughtful maintenance. Here at Family Advocacy, we’re in the business of strengthening and supporting the relationships that make up military families.We understand and appreciate that every family has

  • Specialty Care Referrals

    Many TRICARE Prime beneficiaries receive primary care from providers in military medical hospital and clinics. Occasionally, they may need to receive specialty care. When this happens, they must receive a referral from their primary care manager (PCM).Getting a referral makes sure your regional or

  • Navigating the Nutrition Facts Label to Reach Destination HEALTH

    Nutrition Fact labels are like the road map to your food. When you're planning travel to a new place, you need to look at a map to effectively navigate to your chosen destination; it's the same for your health and wellness goals. Whether your goal is weight loss, eating for heart health or eating