Sept. 21, 2017 Suicide Prevention Month raises awareness, promotes understanding Throughout September, organizations across the United States make efforts to raise awareness of a mental health issue affecting many demographics.
Sept. 21, 2017 World War I and the beginnings of aviation medicine United States involvement in World War I began April 6, 1917. For the U.S. military, aviation medicine began in May 1917 when the U.S. Army appointed Lt. Col. (Dr.) Theodore C. Lyster, often called the father of aviation medicine, as the first service member dedicated to aviation-related medicine.
Sept. 21, 2017 The question that matters most It was about one in the morning when Jim Cunningham found out his eldest brother committed suicide.
Sept. 20, 2017 2017 Invictus Games slated to commence Sept. 23 Athletes from around the world will come together in Toronto, to compete in the 2017 Invictus Games, uniting more than 550 wounded, ill or injured military service members from 17 nations to compete in 12 unique sporting events.
Sept. 20, 2017 Goldfein delivers Air Force update Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein provided an update to his three focus areas during his remarks at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 19, 2017.
Sept. 20, 2017 Invisible wounds: Finding a voice Air Force leadership and wounded warriors came together to speak out on invisible wounds during a panel discussion at this year’s Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2017.
Sept. 19, 2017 Air Force celebrates milestone birthday Throughout the world, no other military has dominated the skies like the U.S. Air Force. On September 18, 2017, it continues that legacy of air superiority by celebrating its 70th birthday.
Sept. 19, 2017 The 59th Medical Wing is first in DoD to earn AAHRPP full accreditation The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, an independent, non-profit accrediting body, has welcomed its newest, fully-accredited member – the 59th Medical Wing, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Sept. 19, 2017 Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018 You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE
Sept. 19, 2017 Airman drummer beats adversity with style Those who know him would normally describe him as soft-spoken and reserved, but life was and is anything but quiet for this musically-inclined Airman.
Sept. 18, 2017 Offutt Airman saves newborn minutes from death After severe weather left many with property damage, and even more without power, a patient missing an appointment might have been easily overlooked.But for Senior Airman Taylor Scherff, 55th Medical Group Pediatric Clinic medical technician, something didn’t sit right. She knew she couldn’t wait
Sept. 18, 2017 Airman overcomes suicidal thoughts, strives to help others Being part of the Air Force is not an easy task. Airmen are charged with supporting and defending the U.S. from all enemies, foreign and domestic. As a result, the military life has many stressors and responsibilities. Deployments, financial strains, intensive training, long work days and adapting
Sept. 17, 2017 Deployed med group keeps Airmen, Coalition members in the fight Military members across the various U.S. service branches are all expected to maintain certain physical fitness standards in order to be fit to fight. But what happens when those military members get injured or come down with an illness while deployed?
Sept. 16, 2017 Air Force Marathon celebrates 70th birthday, community Partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures welcomed approximately 13,500 runners and walkers from all 50 states and 16 foreign countries to take part in the 21st annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Sept. 16, 2017.
Sept. 16, 2017 Resources and resiliency help children of military parents turn away from suicidal thoughts Like many teenagers starting high school, Edward was having trouble fitting in. The child of military parents who traveled around the world, Edward, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, found himself in a new, civilian school where he was one of few “military brats.” He was admittedly
Sept. 15, 2017 Partnerships strengthened during medical exchange Delivering medical academics in the classroom and hands-on training in the field, the 353rd Special Operations Group medical team proactively engaged with their Australian military counterparts throughout Talisman Saber 2017, a biennial military exercise from June 23 to July 25, 2017, throughout
Sept. 15, 2017 Airmen helping Airmen: Suicide prevention Charged with the safety of every American against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, military members are expected to perform in highly stressful environments. Airmen deal with everyday stressors that come with wearing the uniform, and issues that arise both on and off the battlefield.These
Sept. 14, 2017 Caregivers play critical role in lives of wounded warriors Tech. Sgt. Eric Fisher was two months into a five-month deployment in 2011 to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, when he suffered a heart attack after an intense rocket attack, and a day of moving heavy pallets on the flight line.
Sept. 13, 2017 First cold storage platelet unit collected in Southwest Asia The apheresis collection team stationed in Southwest Asia collected their first cold storage platelet, or CSP, unit Aug. 16 for shipment. Requirements for CSP are less rigorous than room temperature platelets, allowing the Armed Services Blood Program to expand its mission and provide platelets to
Sept. 12, 2017 Joint Pathology Center to celebrate 100 years of helping military docs confirm diagnoses As a young pathologist 40 years ago, Dr. Isabell Sesterhenn helped doctors diagnose disease. She was essentially “the lab” you hear about where a biopsy or tissue sample is studied to determine what the disease might be. But back then, the information she had within arm’s reach was limited.