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.
Feb. 23, 2024 LAMAT begins in Suriname for second year of medical assistance The Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission is underway for a second year of health engagements across four nations, beginning in Suriname, February 19, 2024.
Feb. 13, 2024 Senegalese Airman perseveres through barriers for a better life Standing in the Senegal airport alongside five of his younger siblings, nine-year-old Aaron Aliou said goodbye to his mother for what would unknowingly be the last time until their reunion more than a decade later.
Feb. 13, 2024 DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force DAF leaders outlined 24 specific decisions during a panel discussion at the AFA Warfare Symposium. The decisions will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space.
Feb. 9, 2024 DOD’s first dual-patient ECMO C-17 transport The Department of Defense’s only Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation team travelled to El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 23, 2023, to support a civilian patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Feb. 9, 2024 Top Space Force doctor leads seminar with Guard Space Ops Directorate U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Lidia Ilcus, Space Force deputy director of medical operations and chief of aerospace medicine operations and policy, spoke to a group of space operations leaders at the Pentagon during the Aldebaran Lecture.
Feb. 9, 2024 USAFE Surgeon General organizes Minnesota, Croatia medical exercise Medical professionals from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Surgeon General office, the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the Croatian Armed Forces conducted a patient holding and specified diagnostics tabletop exercise in Zagreb, Croatia, Jan. 22-25, 2024.
Feb. 8, 2024 18th AES trains their care in the air Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice.
Feb. 8, 2024 Compassionate care for pediatric patients Senior Airman Nicholas Short, 31st Health Care Operations Squadron medical technician, provides trusted care to his patients with compassionate determination to keep Airmen and their families healthy and safe.
Feb. 7, 2024 Retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls The VRRAD program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors.
Feb. 6, 2024 Operation AGILE Medic: Joint Forces Collaborate in Full-Spectrum Medical Readiness exercise In December 2023, military forces conducted Operation AGILE Medic at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. More than 100 medical professionals collaborated to enhance full-spectrum medical readiness.
Feb. 1, 2024 Official says DOD aims to promote service in its recruiting message A national call to service that inspires young people to think about how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves would help support the DOD's recruiting efforts, a senior Defense Department official said.
Feb. 1, 2024 42nd Medical Group participates in medical exercise Personnel from the 42nd Medical Group at Maxwell Air Force Base teamed up with the Baptist South Simulation Lab in Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 18, to conduct a medical training exercise.
Jan. 26, 2024 Senegalese armed forces concludes aeromedical evacuation training Senegalese Armed Forces personnel successfully concluded the final phase of the Aeromedical Evacuation Teams training at Ouakam Air Base, January 26, 2024.
Jan. 24, 2024 Leaders join forces to improve health care access for military recruiters, families To ensure the greatest outreach, the military often locates its recruiters and their families close to communities with eligible youth, but far from the peer support and health care resources of an installation.