Aug. 26, 2019 DoD to begin next major phase of military hospital consolidation The Department of Defense is preparing for the next major step in consolidating military hospitals and clinics under a single agency, one of the largest organizational changes within the U.S. military in decades.
Aug. 26, 2019 7th Medical Group holds redesignation ceremony The Air Force’s Medical Reform model has arrived at Dyess Air Force Base and has brought changes to squadrons within the 7th Medical Group. The 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron is redesignated as the 7th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the 7th Medical Operation Squadron is now the 7th
Aug. 23, 2019 509th Medical Group ceremony stands up dual health care model for Airmen, families The 509th Medical Group and base leaders commemorated the group’s official reorganization according to a new two-squadron concept during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, August 14.The ceremony officially introduced the activation of the 509th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
Aug. 23, 2019 Supporting the warfighter of today with innovation of tomorrow Air Force Maj. Gen. Lee Payne, assistant director of the Combat Support Agency at DHA moderated a panel on Wednesday afternoon at the Military Health System Research Symposium at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Titled “The Future Front Line: Supporting the Warfighter of Today with
Aug. 22, 2019 AFRL tests life-saving tool to add to aeromedical tool kit Stethoscopes are acoustic medical devices designed to listen to the internal sounds of the human body such as the heart, lungs, intestines, or the blood flow in arteries and veins. According to medical experts in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, this is a go-to tool
Aug. 22, 2019 Military dentists thrive in Appalachian Care 2019’s joint-service training environment Individuals clad in blue and gray scrubs are moving among two rows of dental chairs; sounds of dental drills pierce the air with their distinctive whine. It’s a typical enough scene for any dental clinic, except in this case there’s nothing ordinary about it.This is Appalachian Care 2019, a unique
Aug. 21, 2019 Two MDG squadrons are redesignated to better execute mission The 377th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 377th Medical Operations Squadron were redesignated to the 377th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the 377th Health Care Operations Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, August 16.
Aug. 21, 2019 Individuals, teams honored at MHSRS for exemplary research The Military Health System recognized medical researchers’ accomplishments on Monday, August 19, opening day of the Military Health System Research Symposium at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Four individuals and three teams received honors.
Aug. 20, 2019 Lab technicians are here to support Airmen Laboratory technicians at the 48th Fighter Wing have an integral role in providing Airmen and their family members with a proper diagnosis and treatment to support the readiness mission.
Aug. 20, 2019 Appalachian Care 2019: Michigan ANG leads joint medical training mission serving Virginia community Military medical specialists from the U.S. Air National Guard, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Army, Army Reserve and Navy Reserve are coming together Aug. 16-29 to conduct hands-on readiness training while simultaneously providing medical care for the underserved public in Wise, Virginia.
Aug. 16, 2019 Patriot Warrior: More than an exercise More than 600 Reserve Citizen Airmen from 42 installations have descended upon three different military installations as Patriot Warrior 2019 kicks off.
Aug. 16, 2019 8th MDG hosts physical therapy class for South Korean AF pilots Pilots from the 111th FS participated in the class and learned about exercises that focus on aches and pains associated with flying fighter jets.
Aug. 15, 2019 Scott aeromedical Airmen respond to emergency on commercial flight Staff Sgt. Ashley Shirley was just 1 ½ hours into a commercial flight in June when she suddenly turned around and yanked the earbuds out of Capt. James Bickel’s head. “There’s an emergency in the back of the plane,” she quickly explained to him while motioning toward a passenger who was having an
Aug. 15, 2019 Air Guard physician serves on Mercy ship One of the primary missions of the Air National Guard is to serve the community, state, and nation; and for Lt. Col. Glenn Mandeville, a physician assigned to the 181st Intelligence Wing Medical Group, this commitment goes beyond his Air Force service and into his everyday life as a general
Aug. 15, 2019 GuardCare 2019 Members of the Ohio Air and Army National Guard teamed together with local medical personnel from Tuscarawas County Aug. 10-11, 2019, at the Buckeye Career Center, New Philadelphia, Ohio, to provide free health services to the surrounding area as part of GuardCare 2019.
Aug. 14, 2019 CMSAF Wright talks resiliency and readiness at all call Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed resiliency and readiness with Tinker Airmen during an All Call held at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center.
Aug. 13, 2019 U.S., Mongolian forces improve crisis response capabilities The exercise was the final phase of emergency medical practice exchanges occurring between U.S. Air Force, MAF and Nepali Army subject-matter experts during PAC ANGEL 19-3 and gave teams a chance to employ skills they learned.
Aug. 13, 2019 78th MDG squadrons reform to focus on readiness, efficiency The 78th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 78th Medical Operations Squadron were redesignated to the 78th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and 78th Health Care Operations Squadron, respectively, Aug. 1, 2019, by order of the Secretary of the Air Force. They underwent a redesignation ceremony
Aug. 12, 2019 FEDVIP provides vision coverage to TRICARE beneficiaries If you need more robust coverage, including glasses, you may also qualify to purchase vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
Aug. 10, 2019 Dietitian keeps Airmen fit to fight The building blocks that ensure Airmen are healthy and able to take the fight to the enemy starts with what they put on their plate and in their bodies. The base dietitian provides dietary counsel and offers a variety of sustainable wellness practices to help keep Team Moody fit to fight.