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  • Maj. Dana Baker, 36th Medical Group aerospace medicine flight commander, boards an incentive flight Oct. 11 here. The flight served as an opportunity for flight crew and medical personnel to interact with each other during mid-air refuelings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham/Released)

    Flight medicine: a flight of their own

    Personnel from the 36th Wing Medical Group and flight medicine clinic had a chance to see their patients immersed in their work environment during an incentive flight Oct.11 here."One of flight and operations medicines many responsibilities include ensuring our deployers' medical needs are met," said Maj. Dana Baker, 36th Medical Group aerospace
  • Airman 1st Class Albert Chang, 375th Comptroller Squadron, who noticed the suicidal signs of a friend reported the problem and helped save his friend’s life. He not only got his friend and fellow servicemember the help he needed, but also served as a Wingman to actively be involved with his friend’s life when he started noticing his friend’s unusual behavior. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    Through Airmen's Eyes: Ultimate wingman helps save friend's life

    (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.)An Airman here who noticed the suicidal signs of a friend reported the problem and helped save his friend's life.Airman 1st Class Albert Chang, 375th Comptroller Squadron, not only got his friend and
  • Local county law enforcement continue to conduct search warrant raids on specialty shops that are selling controlled substances commonly known as “Spice” and “bath salts.”

    Synthetic drugs continue to raise concern

    For the past two years, the synthetic marijuana commonly known as spice, has become more prevalent in the military and in Okaloosa County.Incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other prohibited substances in February 2011.Recently,

  • Nurse Transition Program ticket to new career

    There are many paths Airmen take to become nurses whether being prior enlisted or commissioning immdiately after college. Whatever the case, the Nurse Transition Program is here to prepare them for their future endeavors."The NTP helps provides a solid foundation for brand new Air Force nurses," said Col. Carol Andrews, 56th Medical Group chief
  • Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, turns the keys during a simulated launch in the 90th Operations Support Squadron’s missile procedures trainer Oct. 4. Capt. Paul Comaroto, 90th OSS, coached Travis as 1st Lt. Ian Gunther, 90th Operations Group, turned the second set of keys. Accompanying Travis on his visit to the MPT was Col. Christopher Coffelt, 90th Missile Wing Commander, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Garrou, 90 MW command chief and, far right, Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lambing, chief medical enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

    AF Surgeon General visits Warren

  • Davis Leonard, a patient at the Mike O?Callaghan Federal Medical Center, verifies his information for a pre procedure check with doctors and nursing staff Oct. 4, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Leonardhad an Endobronchial Ultrasound Broncialscope done, which is one of the medical center?s newest prcedures. The procedure is less invasive than traditional surgery and can provide quicker results to patients, as well as being more cost efficient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Sanders)

    Nellis doctor provides unique capability

    Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn is providing a specialty procedure at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center here that's saving money and, more importantly, time.Kilburn is the cardiopulmonary flight commander and intensive care unit director at the federal medical center, but not long ago, he attended a civilian fellowship where he learned and

  • Avoid the flu with these top tips

    Did you know that nine out of 10 healthy people who get a flu shot, don't get the flu?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's true! And because it takes two weeks for a flu shot's immunity to build completely, now is the best time to get vaccinated for flu season.TRICARE Covers Flu ShotsMilitary families ... you're in
  • Master Sgt. Shannon McBee poses for his official photo after being nominated for the 2013 Noncommissioned Officer Association Vanguard Award. McBee saved a man's life while on a flight from Atlanta to San Antonio. (Submitted photo)

    Hero at 30,000 feet

    (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.)A sergeant here became an unlikely hero Sept. 9 during a flight from Atlanta to San Antonio. Master Sgt. Shannon McBee, an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center aeromedical evacuation electronic health
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Desiree Koehler, 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircrew ground equipment technician, registers for the Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 27, 2012. The bone marrow donor registration drive was held in hopes of finding a donor match for Seth Simonsen, 14-year-old dependant, who was diagnosed with Dyskeratosis Congenita. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson/Released)

    Airmen rally to help save lives

    Nearly 200 Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., added their names to the C. W. Bill Young Marrow Donor Center database as willing bone marrow donors during a registration drive Sept. 27.Airmen and base community members teamed together to make the event, coordinated by Capt. Amber Millerchip, a success. "I put the request out across
  • 1st Lt. Rachel Hinson, a Registered Nurse at Bagram’s Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, and SrA Christopher Foster, a patient care technician, check a CASF patient's vital signs and update his records prior to his departure for Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The Air Force's Strategic Transitory Care process ensures wounded warriors are kept safe and receive consistent care throughout the journey from Afghanistan through Germany to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt Shawn David McCowan)

    Around the world in 80 beats per minute

    Consistent quality is always a priority when it comes to medical care. Successful innovations and greater efficiency can send a hospital's credibility and patient reviews to new heights.And medical emergencies in the military community can be more complicated than a civilian emergency due to the nature of the patient's injuries. But the Air Force
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