July 29, 2025 Making it work: Airman brings maintenance grit to medical mission in Suriname While patients waited in crowded clinics and medical staff in crisp uniforms moved from room to room, a small maintenance shop tucked into the corner of Academic Hospital buzzed with a different kind of energy: One less visible, but no less essential.
July 29, 2025 REFORPAC 2025: US, JASDF medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 35th Medical Group, partnered with the 36th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Medical Squadron, to conduct a mass casualty exercise and subject matter expert exchange during REFORPAC 2025.
July 24, 2025 Operation Healthy Tennessee: Where readiness meets relief More than 200 service members participated in Operation Healthy Tennessee as part of the DoD’s Innovative Readiness Training program, providing no-cost medical, dental, optometry and veterinary services to more than 2,600 residents.
July 24, 2025 USAFE-AFAFRICA, Algeria conduct aeromedical exchange U.S. Air Force medical personnel from U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Team, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Algerian medical and flight crew personnel collaborated to exchange best practices.
July 24, 2025 Warrior Games Torchbearer: Military Health System team ‘changed my life’ After U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Lin cleared landmines from an Iraqi neighborhood in 2008, a local resident came up and reached out his hand.
July 22, 2025 USTRANSCOM, DOD and interagency partners exercise critical capability in US, Indo-Pacific U.S. Transportation Command’s annual Ultimate Caduceus exercise kicked off today, testing how the Defense Department and its interagency and industry partners coordinate military patient movement from the Indo-Pacific to United States.
July 22, 2025 Holloman medics enhance fitness and expeditionary capabilities in MEDIC-X exercise The medics of the 49th Medical Group added a new layer of depth to their monthly training day by incorporating field tactics and wartime medical practice in a MEDIC-X exercise, 16 July, 2025.
July 17, 2025 Ohio Guard participates in Operation Healthy Tennessee 2025 Ohio Air National Guard members arrived July 9 in Tennessee to participate in Operation Healthy Tennessee, an initiative that offers the public no-cost medical, dental, optometry, nutritional education, counseling and veterinary services from credentialed medical providers.
July 10, 2025 Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide.
July 9, 2025 Alaska Air Guard 168th Medical Group trains for high-stakes missions The 168th Wing Medical Group continues to strengthen its operational edge, proving lethality in today’s battlespace isn’t just about combat power. It’s about readiness and the ability to respond quickly in complex, high-stakes environments.
July 9, 2025 Stronger than ever: Capt. VanArtsdalen aims to be the first military woman crowned Mrs. International U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, is currently serving as Mrs. Alabama International and is using her voice and platform to bring mental wellness to the forefront of military and veteran communities.
June 10, 2025 Air Force Medical Readiness Command leadership visit 319th Medical Group Air Force Medical Readiness Command leadership visited the 319th Medical Group at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 3, 2025.
June 10, 2025 AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians The Air Force Aid Society announced a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
June 9, 2025 Cannon Air Force Base hosts 16th annual Medic Rodeo The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 16th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, from May 12-15, 2025.
June 5, 2025 AFGSC releases Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for Missile Community Cancer Study AFGSC presented the results of its Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for its three active missile bases during a virtual town hall Wednesday as part of its ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study.
June 3, 2025 The Military Health System - a medical system ready for any challenge One of George Washington’s many wise aphorisms, “To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace,” is timeless.
June 3, 2025 Aeromedical evacuation teams up with Navy special operations medics for joint training On May 29, members of the 403rd Wing’s 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 815th Airlift Squadron participated in a joint exercise with the U.S. Navy Special Operations Tactical Medic Class 32 during the course’s Final Field Training Exercise May 27-30.
June 3, 2025 Battlefield 2.0: Training the paramedics of tomorrow, today The 87th Medical Group celebrated a major milestone in military medical readiness with the graduation of two Airmen from the inaugural Air Force Paramedic Currency Platform at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, May 22, 2025.
May 29, 2025 DOD Brain Health Initiative helps protect service members Monitoring brain health is essential for service members, as exposure to blast overpressure can lead to brain injuries that impair critical cognitive and motor functions, ultimately impacting operational effectiveness and long-term well-being.
May 23, 2025 27th SecAF’s first letter to the force Secretary of Air Force Troy E. Meink delivers his first letter to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.