Feb. 6, 2015 Air Force Medicine: A Vision for the Future The United States Air Force's core missions are air and space superiority, ISR (intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance), rapid global mobility, global strike, and command and control. These are almost identical (but in different terms) to the missions the USAF had in 1947. But we now do these
Feb. 6, 2015 Air Force Medical Service 2014 annual award winners announced It is with great pride that the Air Force Surgeon General announces the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2014 Annual Awards. The categories include both individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards.The recipients' accomplishments include
Feb. 4, 2015 AFMC promotes awareness of heart attack warning signs February is American Heart Month. The National Institutes of Health reports that more than one million people in the United States have a heart attack each year. Of the people who die from heart attacks, about half die within an hour of their first symptoms and before they reach the hospital. When
Feb. 4, 2015 AAF medics train ANA to save lives As coalition forces draw down, the need for a professional, capable and sustainable Afghan Air Force becomes increasingly important, particularly in its ability to move casualties from the battlefield to a care center, which could mean the difference between life and death.Two Afghan Air Force
Feb. 4, 2015 A medical Airman's innocent dream born from chaos In the early hours the morning of Dec. 20, 1989, when most living within Panama City were sleeping, a 10-year-old boy and his family were awakened by explosions and helicopters overhead. The family exited their home, only to witness pandemonium; buildings burning down, people running, screaming.War
Feb. 3, 2015 AFSOC medics evaluate innovative diagnostics device In the near future, Air Commandos may be able to provide fast blood analysis to their fellow wingmen on the battlefield.Medical personnel from the 1st Special Operations Medical Group and Air Force Special Operations Command recently began evaluating the Alere EPOC, a portable blood analyzer, on
Jan. 29, 2015 Former Air Force Surgeon General, Lt Gen Schafer, passes away The Air Force Medical Service remembers retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) George E. Schafer, former Air Force Surgeon General, who passed away on Jan. 23, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas.Schafer was the ninth surgeon general, sworn in on Aug. 1, 1975. He served in that position until July 31, 1978 and retired on
Jan. 28, 2015 DoD Tightens Focus on Health and Nutrition The Department of Defense (DoD) has made a concerted effort over the past few years to increase support programs for military families. In response to health concerns regarding military service members and their families, DoD recently completed the pilot phase of the Healthy Base Initiative (HBI), a
Jan. 28, 2015 TRANSCOM system brings DOD new capability to move patients U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has rolled out a new capability that will allow the Defense Department to use air transport to move multiple patients with highly infectious diseases.Gen. Paul J. Selva, the TRANSCOM commander, introduced the Transport Isolation System (TIS) here Jan. 23.TIS
Jan. 28, 2015 Military Medics Train for the Mission, Get Educated for a Lifetime When Bob Miller considered being a medical student more than 30 years ago, he had no idea where that path would lead him."Prior to attending medical school, I had no involvement with the military," he said.But now, as the director of education and training for the Defense Health Agency and the
Jan. 26, 2015 TRICARE Patients Must Attest to Health Care Coverage As tax season begins, Defense Department officials want to remind TRICARE beneficiaries of changes in the tax laws, which require all Americans to have health care insurance or potentially pay a tax penalty.For the first time since the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, all U.S. citizens, including
Jan. 26, 2015 Face of Defense: Air Force Officer Trains for Iditarod Snow and trees are all that can be seen for miles. The bitter cold nips at any patch of exposed skin. He can almost taste the frost touching his warm breath as he yells "Mush," commanding his 16 dogs to trudge across the vast landscape and breaking the deafening silence of his surroundings.Air Force
Jan. 22, 2015 Biomedical Sciences Corps is celebrating their 50th Anniversary The Air Force designated Jan. 26 to 30 as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week, to recognize and highlight the achievements of the men and women who comprise the BSC.Please join the Air Force in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the BSC and recognizing the contributions of these outstanding
Jan. 22, 2015 Airman competes in bodybuilding competition Technical Sergeant Joy Quemado wears many hats in the 36th Medical Support Squadron. She is the back-up secretary, she sends out administrative paperwork, she is the records manager, the privacy officer, the GPC monitor, and she also reviews computer trouble tickets. Her flight supports the Vet
Jan. 21, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General visits Beale Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, visited Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13-15, to get the latest updates on the 9th Medical Group's capabilities and accomplishments along with the overall health of the community.Travis oversees 75 military treatment facilities worldwide
Jan. 16, 2015 SMART program keeps medical Airmen mission ready for future conflicts After more than a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, many troops, unfortunately, sustained traumatic injuries ranging from gunshot wounds to injuries from explosions.Those who were injured in these wars had a 96 percent survival rate because of the hard-earned skills medical professionals
Jan. 14, 2015 MacDill Airman renders first-aid, saves Canadian father of four During a night drive with his family, Master Sgt. Terry Willis witnessed a truck run over a man crossing the street with his family at an intersection in Cape Canaveral, Florida, January 2, 2015.What turned from a night of holiday fun with his family, quickly turned into a split-second decision for
Jan. 9, 2015 MHS Leadership Message - Transparency Military Health System colleagues,With a new year upon us, we have an important set of initiatives that will ensure the Military Health System (MHS) serves as a high reliability organization - deepening our culture that is focused on sustaining a high quality, safe health environment. In the coming
Jan. 8, 2015 Military Urges Folks to Roll Up Their Sleeves During National Blood Donor Month January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is encouraging all service members to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015. National Blood Donor Month recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to
Jan. 8, 2015 New Year New You: It’s Time to Put Your Best Foot Forward The start of a new year brings fresh starts, new opportunities, new goals and new dreams. This year, TRICARE in support of Operation Live Well, encourages you to make a determined approach to becoming a better you than you were last year.While you may not set New Year's resolutions, you can set new