Sept. 29, 2017 Air Force provides aeromedical evacuation to dialysis patients trapped by hurricanes The hurricanes that battered dozens of islands in the Caribbean and the southeast U.S. in the last month left millions without power, food, safe drinking water and no way to contact the outside world. The situation is devastating for everyone in the area, but for people undergoing dialysis, it is
Sept. 29, 2017 Air Force psychologist considers social media’s role in suicide prevention Social media connects us to more people than ever before, but these contacts may not be the type that help build resiliency. Strong interpersonal connections play a critical role in suicide prevention. Used correctly, social media can be an important tool in the suicide prevention toolbox for
Sept. 28, 2017 Airmen's medical clearance reviews to be processed easier Starting Oct. 16, 2017, active duty Airmen will request select medical clearance reviews through a new module within their Individual Medical Readiness, or “MyIMR” account.
Sept. 28, 2017 437th AW crew provides quick-response relief following Hurricane Maria Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency completed a humanitarian mission in support of Hurricane Maria to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 23, 2017.
Sept. 28, 2017 Be there, be aware: Help prevent suicide When we focus on our health, it’s easy to pay attention to physical health versus mental well-being. Ignoring mental health concerns like anxiety and depression can lead to worsening symptoms and more serious issues. For some people, these issues may include an increased risk of suicide.
Sept. 27, 2017 AFMC promotes avoiding job burnout awareness During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Avoiding Job Burnout Awareness Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to inform the AFMC workforce about how to avoid job burnout, and what you can do when your job begins to affect your health and happiness.
Sept. 25, 2017 Seeking help does not end military career Throughout September, the nation is observing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.Since 2012, the estimated rate of death by suicide across the Department of Defense has remained about the same per 100,000 people – 20 for active duty members, 24 for reservists and 27 for guard members. The Air Force
Sept. 25, 2017 JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field stands up ISB to support FEMA’s Hurricane Maria relief efforts The Federal Emergency Management Agency stood up an Incident Support Base at JBSA-Kelly Field to aid Hurricane Maria relief efforts with support from the 502nd Air Base Wing Sept. 21.
Sept. 25, 2017 MacDill Airmen launch relief efforts for islands affected by Hurricane Maria MacDill Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron launches relief efforts for islands affected by Hurricane Maria.
Sept. 24, 2017 The Airman’s guide to suicide prevention While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the U.S. in September, all Airmen have a duty to be true Wingmen to their peers 24/7, 365 days a year. It includes getting to know our fellow Airmen, from the newest shop mate to the most senior one. It means being aware of what is going on in their
Sept. 22, 2017 Moody AFB Clinic, community medical providers strengthen bond Airmen from the 23d Medical Group (MDG) and more than 40 medical providers from the local community strengthened their working relationship through a collaboration, Sept. 15, here. The event included individual introductions of base and community medical providers, an educational presentation about
Sept. 21, 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. 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.