Aug. 20, 2013 Lieutenant follows father's path to silver wings COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- Second Lt. Jon Koritz graduated from undergraduate pilot training Aug. 16, joining a long list of military aviators, including his late father, Maj. Tom Koritz.Koritz' father was killed in action on the second night of combat during Operation Desert Storm in
Aug. 19, 2013 Airmen asked to participate in DoD anti-tobacco video competition The Department of Defense (DoD), Health Affairs, has recently announced a new tobacco countermarketing video competition aimed to target the message of tobacco being an enemy of our military as it degrades their health, fitness, mission readiness and work productivity. The competition entitled,
Aug. 15, 2013 Air Force Medical Service welcomes 16th Nurse Corps chief The Air Force Medical Service welcomed its 16th Nurse Corps chief as Maj. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg was sworn in by Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis on Aug. 12 at Bolling Air Force Base, Md.General Hogg actually promoted from colonel after being selected while working as the Air
Aug. 15, 2013 PTSD specialist simplifies stress science Tania Glenn, who has a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed clinical social worker, delivered a feelings-free, scientific analysis of the human body's physiological response to high-stress situations during a briefing Aug. 5, to help Airmen here understand their biological processes
Aug. 14, 2013 Enlisted Airmen May Be Eligible For Medical Prep School Active-duty enlisted Airmen who qualify can now apply for a new pilot program designed to prepare them for medical school, but "intent to apply" emails must be submitted no later than Sept. 6, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Aug. 12. The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program
Aug. 13, 2013 Medical center conducts extensive evacuation training 8/12/2013 - KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, will observe the close relationship between active and Reserve Air Force and Mississippi Air National Guard elements Aug. 15 during an aeromedical evacuation training mission.The mission includes an
Aug. 9, 2013 Donating blood is a constant need Keesler is one of only three Air Force bases in the continental U. S. that offer a blood donation center on station. Keesler's donor center is part of the Armed Services Blood Program which shares the joint mission of collecting, processing and distributing thousands of blood products for military
Aug. 8, 2013 Medical laboratory technicians: sleuths of patient care The term laboratory often brings to mind images of a lone mad scientist with unruly hair surrounded by beakers, test tubes and periodic chemical explosions. Although they may not deal with potions or create the next Frankenstein, medical laboratory technicians of the 27th Special Operations Medical
Aug. 7, 2013 Big Changes for BE WELL Means More Choices for Airmen The BE WELL program, an Air Force-wide program designed to provide Airmen and leadership with resources to optimize fitness and health, now offers more choices and increased flexibility, thanks to a revamp that went into effect July 1.The Balanced Eating, Work Out Effectively, Living Longer, or BE
Aug. 5, 2013 Healing deployed wounded warriors The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group's Intra-Theater Care Program here was established in 2008 to ensure no service member is sent home from the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility before having a chance to get back in the fight."We're here to ease the workload of our forward operating
Aug. 2, 2013 Pacing the Wolf Pack to their potential Some people stress out at the thought of taking the Air Force fitness assessment. People who normally run with ease may experience difficulty on the day of the test for a variety of reasons.Well, lucky for those needing an extra push, there is now a program available to help Wolf Pack Airmen: the
Aug. 1, 2013 AF accepting applications for medical commissioning programs Eligible Airmen interested in Biomedical Sciences Corps careers can apply for academic opportunities in the physical therapy, clinical psychology and physician assistant fields. In addition, eligible Airmen can apply for direct accession into one of three other BSC fields, Air Force Personnel Center
July 31, 2013 High fidelity mannequins provide training realism NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev,. - -- After learning and memorizing procedures on how to effectively administer resuscitation skills for newly born infants, Airmen of the 99th Medical Group are expected to perform their training on a mannequin when attending the Neonatal Resuscitation Program course at
July 31, 2013 Bioenvironmental Airmen prepare for first response The 99th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Flight Airmen provide more than just gas mask fit tests, they provide first response during a mishap, conduct environmental health assessments, thermal assessments and more. These Airmen provide crucial information to the incident commander in
July 30, 2013 Tinker nutrition class helps couple reboot healthy lifestyle Prometheus and Stacy Hagger have found the secret to success. Together, the married couple has lost 63 pounds since March. They'll be the first to admit success is not a secret -- it's a matter of perseverance, good habits and a positive attitude; plus a little bit of cheesecake, in moderation."It's
July 30, 2013 Barksdale Pharmacist becomes finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year A Pharmacist from the 2nd Medical Support Squadron was announced as a finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year, July 12.Maj. Achilles Hamilothoris, 2nd MDSS Pharmacy flight commander, is one of three finalists from the military and the only Air Force nomination for this award.According to the
July 29, 2013 Public Health: Maintaining a healthy force Communicable diseases have the ability to spread throughout an area rapidly. Some spread in days, others in seconds. It is the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group Public Health office's job to prevent the spread of disease. The staff of two performs food and public sanitation inspections on 20
July 29, 2013 Perseverance: An Airman's commitment to health, triathlon and career There's a chill in the water of the pool contrasting the dry heat outside. Above the surface there is chaos, the sounds of screams and splashing echo off the walls of the old hangar. Beneath the water there is a sense of solitude leaving her alone with only her thoughts. Swimming laps requires
July 29, 2013 The road to fitness: One Airman's drive to get fit, inspire others "Losing weight isn't easy," said Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs photo-journalist. "But, nothing worth having in life is."Since Trimarchi began his fitness journey a little more than a year ago, he's lost more than 60 pounds. His road to fitness is paved in hard
July 29, 2013 U-2 airframe undergoes safety modification, enhances pilot safety There are a multitude of potential risks that exist while flying at more than 70,000 feet, and many of them have substantial consequences. Decompression sickness was one of the chief concerns for U-2 "Dragon Lady" pilots flying within arm's reach of the stars. Commonly referred to as DCS,