March 4, 2019 AF Surgeon General visits RAF Lakenheath Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, surgeon general of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Cum, chief of medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, visited the 48th Medical Group here, Feb. 28, 2019.
March 2, 2019 Former UFC fighter shares plant-based diet benefits with 509th Medical Group Consistently over the years, eating healthier has been one of the top New Year’s resolutions in the United States. This year, the 509th Medical Group is working to spread the importance of nutritional awareness, and they started with an advance showing of “The Game Changers” documentary at the
March 1, 2019 Expeditionary bioenvironmental technicians safeguard 386th AEW Deployments take U.S. service members to all corners of the globe, which can present a number of health risks, especially in new environments.
March 1, 2019 Interagency exercise boosts medical readiness The 99th Medical Group, Department of Veterans Affairs and Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps participated in a federal coordination exercise, Feb. 19, simulating a mass airlift operation to extract casualties following a disaster.
March 1, 2019 An AFMS look back at February 2019 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
Feb. 28, 2019 Commanders, senior raters to select IDE attendees Beginning with the 2019 Developmental Education Designation Board, wing commanders and some senior raters will be able to select one Line of the Air Force officer per academic year to attend Intermediate Developmental Education in residence.
Feb. 26, 2019 Keesler sees efficiencies, improved care under Defense Health Agency U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Place, Defense Health Agency (DHA), Director for the National Capital Region Medical Directorate, visited Keesler Medical Center, Feb 12-13.
Feb. 22, 2019 Fairchild, Kadena AB partner for aeromedical evacuation exercise A Team Fairchild 384th Air Refueling Squadron tanker and aircrew partnered with Kadena Air Base 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medics to execute an aeromedical evacuation exercise Feb. 19, at Kadena AB, Japan.
Feb. 20, 2019 Four military treatment facilities earn prestigious surgical quality awards Four military treatment facilities have been honored by the American College of Surgeons for exemplary surgical patient care in calendar year 2017. The Meritorious Awards are bestowed annually upon the top 10 percent of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
Feb. 20, 2019 Air Force liaison officer recognized as Airlifter of the Week An 86th Medical Squadron Airman was recognized by the 86th Airlift Wing commander as the Airlifter of the Week at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, Feb. 14.
Feb. 20, 2019 Air Force Medical Service 2018 Award Winners announced The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2018 individual and team Annual Awards.
Feb. 16, 2019 Medical helps prevent the flu amongst service members The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain procured 3.4 million influenza vaccine doses for service members around the world during the 2018-2019 Influenza Season.
Feb. 13, 2019 Grand Forks AFB public health team acts fast to combat virus Winter is infamous for wreaking havoc on immune systems and taking people down with the common cold, but when numbers abnormally started to rise on Grand Forks Air Force Base of military members, spouses and children experiencing a gastrointestinal virus in December, members of the 319th Medical
Feb. 12, 2019 Cannon’s catalyst program to help Airmen develop best version of ‘self’ Mental and physical. Mind and muscle. Airmen need to be fit, throughout their will and body. The success of the 27th Special Operations Wing’s mission depends on our Special Operations Forces Airmen solidifying their unwavering 24/7 commitment to the Air Force. The Preservation of the Force and
Feb. 11, 2019 81st Training Wing The 81st Training Wing is in a constant state of transition. It is comprised of several Wing staff agencies and three large groups of squadrons. The groups are: the 81st Training Group, the 81st Medical Group, and the 81st Mission Support Group.
Feb. 11, 2019 92nd MDG celebrates 2-year anniversary of MHS Genesis arrival to Fairchild The 92nd Medical Group celebrated the second anniversary of Military Health System Genesis’ introduction to Fairchild by hosting a cake cutting ceremony at Fairchild’s Medical Center, Feb. 8.
Feb. 11, 2019 AF Surgeon General visits Wild Weasels Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, visits Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019.
Feb. 8, 2019 Airmen encouraged to participate in Health Related Behaviors Survey Airmen are encouraged to participate in the Health Related Behaviors Survey that will conclude on Feb. 28.
Feb. 8, 2019 The frontline of healthcare On the frontline of healthcare, medical technicians are one of the first faces an individual sees when visiting a medical facility. From, administering immunizations to assisting in aeromedical evacuations, these trained professionals supply critical support and are valuable members of any
Feb. 7, 2019 My cancer is not my crutch “I’ll never forget the day the doctor came into the waiting room, looked through the window of my soul and said, ‘you have cancer’. Four days later I was on the surgery table so he could save my life.”Those are the three words that Master Sgt. Christofer Galbadores, 821st Contingency Response