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  • 16 pound burden

    Tech. Sgt. Jason Caswell, a 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, loves spending time with his wife and kids as well as playing rugby.At age 28, Caswell was an athlete who was well on his way to becoming an Air Force rugby player. From there, his dream was to take the next step of joining

  • Student pilot earns second set of wings

    One flight surgeon has taken the next step to become the 14th Pilot-Physician in the United States Air Force.Capt. William Smith, 14th Flying Training Wing Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-02 student, became the first pilot to earn his silver wings in the new pilot-physician

  • Keen Sword 2015: Sharpening medical readiness throughout Japan

    Members of the 374th Medical Group, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers with the 47th Combat Support Hospital trained their medical evacuation procedures and response during Keen Sword 2015 at Yokota Air Base, Japan; Kadena Air Base, Japan; and Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan,

  • AFW2 helps Airmen take steps toward recovery

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) -- One would never know the twelve current and retired Airmen walking into the Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 18, were wounded, ill or seriously injured.Minutes later, it is evident as the bleachers and floor fill with gym bags, volleyballs and prosthetic

  • 59th MDW focuses on providing 'The Perfect Patient Experience'

    In another step toward building a climate of patient-centered care, the 59th Medical Wing held a seminar Oct. 15 primarily for patient advocates whose charter is to provide "The Perfect Patient Experience.""We are passionately dedicated to a culture of patient-centered care," said Maj. Gen. Bart

  • Barksdale Airmen lead community training for Ebola response

    While the risk of an Ebola outbreak here remains low, 2nd Medical Group Airmen led training Nov. 14 with local civilian emergency medical services responders and hospital staff members in order to pre-emptively strengthen coordination efforts and increase awareness of procedures in the event they

  • AF surgeon exceeds expectations in Afghanistan

    (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)When receiving a set of orders for a deployment, many service members are left with an assortment of questions: "What will I do, where will I go and will

  • October is National Physical Therapy Month

    October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual observation hosted by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to highlight how America's 88,000 physical therapy professionals can help transform lives by restoring and improving motion.  This is reflected in the APTA's new vision:

  • Airman shares story of loss to raise awareness of childhood cancer

    Ty Nordstrom was just 4 years old when he caught a large catfish by himself."It weighed around 7 lbs.," said his dad, Master Sgt. Lyle Nordstrom, the 352nd Special Operations Group Inspector General superintendent. "He was very proud of himself -- it was a long, hard-fought battle between the two of

  • Hagel Orders Expeditionary Ebola Support Team

    In response to a request by the Department of Health and Human Services -- and as an added prudent measure to ensure the nation is ready to respond quickly, effectively, and safely in the event of additional Ebola cases in the United States -- Secretary Hagel today ordered his Northern Command

  • Crash survivor shares resilience story to Airmen

    The men and women of Team McConnell participated in a Wingman Day event Oct. 10, to develop their communication skills, resiliency and focus on Air Force core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.Wingman Day's premier event was a speech from Jared Estes,

  • Detox Diets: Do They Work?

    When it comes to detox diets, women are a prime target for marketers, who promise a wide range of health benefits including increased energy, focus and immune function.  Weight loss claims are also made for some detox plans. Yet these diets are not scientifically proven to be effective.The basic

  • The Black Eye Campaign

    The 90th Medical Group Family Advocacy Program recently sponsored a Black Eye Campaign to promote domestic violence awareness. Volunteers from across base used makeup to give the appearance that they had black eyes in an attempt to create reactions from those who work with them or who saw them

  • Airman wages war against breast cancer

    "You have cancer." The three words no one, no matter their age, wants to hear. I happened to receive these words at the age of 29.Though I knew from the moment I found the lump in my breast it was cancer, I was in no way prepared to hear those words Oct. 4, 2013, -- the day that forever changed my

  • Expert advice on sports medicine now one click away

    Under a new partnership between the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) and the Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC)--a Department of Defense Initiative under the Force Health Protection and Readiness Program--Air Force healthcare providers can now seek expert advice on a variety of sports medicine

  • 59th MDW recaptures thousands of dollars in orthotic services

    In a climate where everyone is thinking of fiscal responsibility, the 59th Medical Wing considers it crucial to look for ways to save American taxpayer dollars while continuing to provide world-class health care.This mindset is what led Staff Sgt. Taylor Hilliard, Business Innovation NCO in charge,

  • Yokota builds fitness warriors

    Every day people offer their lives for their country, volunteering years of service to protect and defend their homeland and prevent worldly oppression. And, every day, as people join the service, others leave, sometimes voluntarily ... other times, because they were not maintaining military fitness

  • Eglin pilots children's nutrition and fitness program

    When Jodi Vetter visited the 96th Medical Group for her daughter's most recent Well Child appointment, she knew concerns about her child's weight would be expressed."Obesity runs in our family, and I was concerned about my daughter dealing with the health and social issues my family has had," said