Oct. 18, 2017 TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018 With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
Oct. 17, 2017 Air Force researchers test device capable of detecting dangerous pathogens Air Force Medical Service researchers at the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas are evaluating a new tool to help Airmen detect and identify pathogens in austere deployment locations.
Oct. 16, 2017 Kentucky Air Guard moves 7.2 million pounds of relief supplies at cargo hub in Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria recovery More than three-dozen members of the Kentucky Air National Guard have processed 7.2 million pounds of humanitarian aid through a cargo hub they established here Sept. 23, working around the clock to download relief supplies from hundreds of aircraft and prepare the aid for distribution across an
Oct. 14, 2017 Service members prepare for humanitarian, disaster missions The USNS Comfort hospital ship is steaming toward Puerto Rico; U.S. Navy and Marine Corps rescue helicopters are helping to evacuate people in Dominica; countless National Guardsmen were called upon after hurricanes wreaked havoc in Texas and Florida. Whether in support of the Federal Emergency
Oct. 13, 2017 AF Surgeon General, Medical Enlisted Chief visit thunderbolt nation Luke Air Force Base welcomed Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. George Cum, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, Oct 11, to meet with Airmen and review operations and renovations at the 56th Medical Group.
Oct. 13, 2017 AFMS strives to reduce Mesothelioma A rare type of cancer, mesothelioma packs a deadly punch with a very low survival rate and short life expectancy. Fortunately, the Air Force is equipped with teams of health care providers familiar with the most current mesothelioma research and treatment options.
Oct. 12, 2017 Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018 Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 11, 2017 Air Force Wounded Warrior Program provides an array of services for wounded warriors The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, here at the 88th Medical Group ensures wounded, ill or injured post 9/11 service members (combat /non-combat related) and their caregivers receive assistance as they transition into civilian life.
Oct. 11, 2017 ACS Internal Medicine keeping pilots flying, improves research The Aeromedical Consultation Service here at Wright-Patterson reviews more than 2,000 waiver recommendation requests for Air Force pilots, navigators and other air crew annually. A staff of approximately 80 Airmen at the ACS ensures aviators get back in the sky as soon as possible.
Oct. 10, 2017 Responding to Airmen who responded: Nellis Disaster Mental Health team activates after Las Vegas shooting “When people go through traumatic experiences, often times we call them heroes, but it’s common for them to never see it that way,” said Maj. Kimberly Lane, 99th Medical Operations Squadron clinic social worker.
Oct. 6, 2017 Air Force researchers test deployable oxygen generation Air Force medics delivering trauma care in austere environments face many challenges. One dilemma Air Force researchers are working to overcome is the need for a mobile, effective, and safe way to supply medical oxygen to treat patients with severely damaged lung function closer to the point of
Oct. 5, 2017 Joint Base Charleston team recognizes teenager’s resilience The 628th Air Base Wing and 437th Airlift Wing hosted an Airman for a Day event to recognize a teenage girl for the resilience she showcased during her battle with cancer here Oct. 2, 2017.
Oct. 5, 2017 Nellis surgeons, UMC combine efforts to treat Las Vegas shooting victims Four general and three resident surgeons assigned to the 99 MDG, responded to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada to help treat patients injured during the largest single shooter massacre in modern U.S. history.
Oct. 5, 2017 Military dentists in high-demand during joint-service health care initiative in Missouri Dental care was in high-demand at the Operation Healthy Delta Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) exercise in southeastern Missouri. Known as the Bootheel, the region is one of the state’s more medically underserved areas.
Oct. 4, 2017 Dover Airmen lifeline to hurricane survivors Dover Air Force Base Airmen have a proud history of delivering help in dire situations all across the world. No matter the circumstance, these men and women can be on site in a short amount of time providing hope for those in need. The 3rd Airlift Squadron from the 436th Airlift Wing supported
Oct. 4, 2017 Take command of your health: Milestone changes coming to TRICARE TRICARE beneficiaries will soon have increased access to health care through key changes that are set to take place in January 2018. With the benefit set to undergo some of the biggest improvements in more than two decades, beneficiaries will be able to take command of their health care through
Oct. 4, 2017 Take command: Register to learn about upcoming changes to TRICARE The Military Health System is modernizing TRICARE to better serve you and respond to changes in law and policy. Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT) to learn how TRICARE is changing and how to prepare for these changes.
Oct. 3, 2017 Medical technicians act as enlisted physician extenders Every component of Misawa needs to stay fit to fight and ready to immediately execute orders, sorties and missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Oct. 3, 2017 Women need to make time for their health Each October, women are reminded to put themselves first and make time for their health. Making your health a priority helps you stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay.
Sept. 30, 2017 This Month in AFMS History: Spotlighting Lt. Gen. Alexander “Rusty” Sloan Dr. Alexander “Rusty” Sloan never entertained the idea of becoming the Air Force Surgeon General. Throughout his career, Sloan even tried to avoid serving at the Pentagon; however, he excelled at every assignment, pushing him quickly up into the ranks and putting him on the path to becoming the 14th