April 29, 2015 A day in the life of a dental lab technician (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Dentures, crowns and night guards are just some of the unusual products made at the Peterson Area Dental Lab for personnel worldwide.Senior Airman
April 28, 2015 Sim Center showcases latest medical technologies The 59th Medical Wing Simulation Center educated staff members and patients on the latest medical simulation equipment used around the Wing during an open house at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, April 14, 2015.During the all-day event, simulation specialists gave tours of the facility
April 28, 2015 Sim Center showcases latest medical technologies JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 59th Medical Wing Simulation Center educated staff members and patients on the latest medical simulation equipment used around the Wing during an open house at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, April 14, 2015.During the all-day event,
April 28, 2015 `Swoosh’ welcomed as 334th FS pilot for a day He's nine years old, loves basketball, and has a heart as big as his smile.Jeremiah Seaberry, also known by his call sign "Swoosh," was made an honorary member of the 334th Fighter Squadron during a 4th Fighter Wing Pilot for a Day (PFAD) event, April 3.Immediately upon his arrival to the squadron,
April 28, 2015 Air Force, Army team up for Operation Joint Medic Independent duty medical technicians take cover and ready patients for medical evacuation during the Operation Joint Medic training exercise March 31, 2015, at Silver Flag Alpha range complex, Nevada. This inaugural exercise provided joint service training in preparation of full spectrum downrange
April 27, 2015 BMET father graduates BMET son Growing up, Christian Frizzell showed little interest in what his father, Chief Master Sgt. Charles Frizzell, did as a biomedical equipment technician (BMET) in the Air Force. Throughout high school Christian participated in Junior ROTC and knew he wanted to join the military or attend a service
April 27, 2015 BMET father graduates BMET son Growing up, Christian Frizzell showed little interest in what his father, Chief Master Sgt. Charles Frizzell, did as a biomedical equipment technician (BMET) in the Air Force. Throughout high school Christian participated in Junior ROTC and knew he wanted to join the military or attend a service
April 24, 2015 22nd MDG mighty medics participate in Ultimate Caduceus 15 Members of the 22nd Medical Group, and units from across the U.S., participated in Ultimate Caduceus 2015, giving them the opportunity to conduct aeromedical evacuation training, April 16 - 18, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana.The Louisiana Air National Guard hosted the
April 24, 2015 22nd MDG mighty medics participate in Ultimate Caduceus 15 Members of the 22nd Medical Group, and units from across the U.S., participated in Ultimate Caduceus 2015, giving them the opportunity to conduct aeromedical evacuation training, April 16 - 18, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana.The Louisiana Air National Guard hosted the
April 23, 2015 Barksdale reservist saves a life For the average worker, leaving the house every day doesn't lead to becoming a hero, however, for first responders that possibility is always there, as is the chance for disaster.When Bowie County Sheriff Deputy Kenny McMillen, who is also an Air Force reservist assigned to the 307th RED HORSE at
April 23, 2015 Orthotic tech helps military working dog walk again Army Maj. Andrea Henderson, the veterinarian at the Department of Defense Holland Military Working Dog (MWD) Hospital here, first started treating SStash last October. A degenerative disease had led to one of SStash's hind legs needing surgery."He's done so much for us and for his country, it's the
April 23, 2015 Barksdale reservist saves a life For the average worker, leaving the house every day doesn't lead to becoming a hero, however, for first responders that possibility is always there, as is the chance for disaster.When Bowie County Sheriff Deputy Kenny McMillen, who is also an Air Force reservist assigned to the 307th RED HORSE at
April 23, 2015 Orthotic tech helps military working dog walk again Army Maj. Andrea Henderson, the veterinarian at the Department of Defense Holland Military Working Dog (MWD) Hospital here, first started treating SStash last October. A degenerative disease had led to one of SStash's hind legs needing surgery."He's done so much for us and for his country, it's the
April 22, 2015 59th MDOG commander talks 'Lean Daily Management' at UTSA Wilford Hall's 59th Medical Operations Group commander, Col. (Dr.) John Andrus, spoke of the importance of Lean Daily Management (LDM) to members attending a Continuous Improvement Professionals (CIP) meeting at the University of Texas San Antonio April 17.The monthly CIP meeting acts as a platform
April 22, 2015 59th MDOG commander talks 'Lean Daily Management' at UTSA Wilford Hall's 59th Medical Operations Group commander, Col. (Dr.) John Andrus, spoke of the importance of Lean Daily Management (LDM) to members attending a Continuous Improvement Professionals (CIP) meeting at the University of Texas San Antonio April 17.The monthly CIP meeting acts as a platform
April 17, 2015 Navy, Air Force Collaboration Benefits Babies, Taxpayers By combining resources in a joint initiative between Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, more than $1.5 million of taxpayer money has been saved in less than a year.This joint venture means Air Force service members have Navy doctors caring for
April 17, 2015 TRICARE Beneficiaries Being Targeted by Call Centers and Others For Unsolicited Medical Prescriptions The Defense Health Agency, Office of Program Integrity (DHA-PI) has received a significant number of concerns from TRICARE beneficiaries regarding unsolicited attempts by "Call Centers" to encourage them to provide personal identifying information and health information so that they can allegedly
April 17, 2015 TRICARE Beneficiaries Being Targeted by Call Centers and Others For Unsolicited Medical Prescriptions The Defense Health Agency, Office of Program Integrity (DHA-PI) has received a significant number of concerns from TRICARE beneficiaries regarding unsolicited attempts by "Call Centers" to encourage them to provide personal identifying information and health information so that they can allegedly
April 17, 2015 Navy, Air Force Collaboration Benefits Babies, Taxpayers By combining resources in a joint initiative between Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, more than $1.5 million of taxpayer money has been saved in less than a year.This joint venture means Air Force service members have Navy doctors caring for
April 17, 2015 VA opens claims office at Scott The Department of Veterans Affairs formally opened a new Compensation and Pension Clinic here April 10. Marking the first memorandum of agreement between the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Scott Air Force Base, the Compensation and Pension Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Scott AFB