April 7, 2026 Top military surgeons general discuss future of military medicine: ‘We are ready to fight and win shoulder to shoulder together’ The top military surgeons general stressed the role of military medicine as combat power and the need to adapt and redesign it for future warfare, in which time, distance, and contested access reshape the battlefield.
April 7, 2026 Physical training injury prevention Physical training is necessary to develop and maintain the fitness required to accomplish military missions, but it is also known to cause injury.
April 7, 2026 MRC-Alpha, DHN Central welcome new senior leader Medical Readiness Command Alpha and Defense Health Network Central marked a significant leadership transition during a ceremony held in San Antonio on April 1, 2026.
April 7, 2026 Lifeline in the sky: KC-46 and medical teams unite for critical care exercise A KC-46 Pegasus from Oklahoma, typically a lifeline for jets, recently became a crucial link in a high-stakes aeromedical evacuation exercise.
April 3, 2026 Guyanese, U.S. Air Force dental expand care, enhance readiness during LAMAT 2026 U.S. Air Force dental teams are delivering care in fast-paced clinics across Guyana, treating high volumes of patients alongside host-nation providers during Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026.
April 2, 2026 Yokota-based Ground Surgical Team demonstrates capabilities at Iruma AB Airmen from the 374th Medical Group demonstrated the capabilities of their Ground Surgical Team to medical personnel from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a medical knowledge exchange at Iruma Air Base, Japan, Mar. 13.
April 2, 2026 Guyana, U.S. ophthalmology teams restore vision, strengthen readiness during LAMAT 2026 Inside Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, a patient regains sight as U.S. Air Force and Guyana Ministry of Health ophthalmology teams work side by side, delivering specialized care while building something far beyond a single procedure.
April 1, 2026 AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony March 30, 2026, as Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Robert Bogart relinquished command to Col. Dale Harrell.
March 31, 2026 U.S., Guyana launch medical mission LAMAT 2026 U.S. and Guyanese officials gathered March 16, 2026, in Georgetown to officially launch the Guyana portion of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, marking another milestone in the nations’ long-standing health partnership.
March 30, 2026 AFGSC hosts virtual MCCS town hall, reveals additional findings During a virtual town hall today, the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study reported an increased incidence of testicular cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma among missile community members. Neither cancer is typically associated with adult occupational exposures.
March 25, 2026 59th Medical Wing doctor wins prestigious award for excellence in aerospace behavioral health The Aerospace Medical Association has announced that U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman, Medical Director, Joint Integrated Clinical Medicine Research, Office of the Chief Scientist, will be honored with the Raymond F. Longacre Award.
March 23, 2026 U.S., Saint Kitts and Nevis conclude LAMAT 2026 medical mission U.S. Air Forces Southern and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis concluded the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 engagement during a closing ceremony in Basseterre on March 6, marking the completion of a two-week medical collaboration across St. Kitts and Nevis.
March 23, 2026 31 ATF collaborates with SOF for specialized medical training Medics assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron gained proficiency with an air transportable clinic, becoming the first medical personnel to undergo specialized, expeditionary training during an Air Force Unit of Action’s pre-deployment training window, Feb. 8-20, 2026.
March 20, 2026 Wyoming Airman earns national aeromedical evacuation award Senior Airman Kaylee Hess, an aeromedical evacuation technician with the 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, was named the 2025 Outstanding Aeromedical Evacuation Crew Member of the Year.
March 20, 2026 Maj. Gen. Malcolm Grow: A story of dedication, innovation, and compassion for U.S. Air Force medicine As the first surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force, Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow charted a course that defined modern military medicine for future Airmen. His leadership and innovation built the foundation of the Air Force Medical Service.
March 20, 2026 DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations The DAF recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring individuals who met the eligibility requirements receive the full amount of post-service benefits.
March 18, 2026 Airmen, Marines simulate austere medical operations U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, simulated an Expeditionary Medical Support System facility during a USAF-led exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.
March 17, 2026 AFRL, UC Health unveil $10M Military Trauma Training Facility to bolster medical readiness In a significant move to enhance the readiness of military medical personnel, the AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing and the University of Cincinnati Health celebrated the grand opening of the expanded C-STARS Cincinnati DARRIO Simulation Center on March 11, 2026.
March 16, 2026 DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.
March 11, 2026 18th Medical Group demonstrates expeditionary medical capabilities U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Will Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, visited 18th Medical Group Airmen and the U.S. Navy Ground Surgical Team during a tour of the Expeditionary Medical Support System facility during Beverly Midnight 26.