April 15, 2015 Darkest before dawn (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.)The worst day of his life was Aug. 13, 2011.He can't recall the details of that fateful afternoon, but Phillip Sisneros, known by most as just "Phil,"
April 8, 2015 Iron Airman seeks challenges to better herself (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.)The flight instructor sat across from U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Katherine Shaw with an expressionless face. The instructor took in a deep breath as
April 8, 2015 Commentary: Below the Surface of Anxiety In the Air Force, you constantly hear resiliency messages and taglines. I was like everyone else and didn't take these messages seriously, but they're here for a reason. This is my reason. I hate to admit it, but it's true. I live every day in fear. Anxiety boils down to fear regardless of whether
April 6, 2015 AFMS follows aviation lead to high reliability Over many years the Air Force aviation community's concept of high reliability has evolved from one of expected losses, to today's culture of safety where fatal losses rarely occur. Now, following in the footsteps of aviators and nuclear engineers, the Air Force Medical Service is adopting the
March 31, 2015 Air Force's updated policy further promotes tobacco-free environments The Air Force has led the military in advancing innovative tobacco control policies, such as the tobacco-free medical campus and prohibiting tobacco use outside "designated tobacco areas". Now, an updated Air Force Instruction, published in March, seeks to further reduce health impacts from smoking,
March 26, 2015 Operation PACIFIC ANGEL 15-3 spreads care in Vietnam The United States and Vietnam began humanitarian assistance operations here March 23 as part of Operation Pacific Angel 15-3.Entering its eighth year, PACANGEL ensures the region's militaries are prepared to work together to address humanitarian crises. Since 2007, PACANGEL operations have improved
March 25, 2015 Take the Risk Test for American Diabetes Association Alert Day® American Diabetes Association Alert Day® is a one-day "wake-up call" asking the American public to take the diabetes risk test to find out if they are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, TRICARE asks beneficiaries to get involved and learn if they are at risk by being
March 25, 2015 379th EMDG, Qatari medics improve readiness Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group trained alongside their Qatari counterparts to enhance their ability to jointly respond to medical emergencies here, Jan. 18.The training focused on a full-range of capabilities related to emergency medical response including: triage, treatment,
March 24, 2015 City of Tampa honors MacDill superintendent with Woman of the Year recognition Senior Master Sgt. Angela Suafoa, 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron superintendent, was recognized by the city of Tampa as the 2015 Military Woman of the Year.Each year the prestigious award is given to women that showcase significant contributions toward the enhancement, advancement and support of
March 17, 2015 Horse power: Wounded warriors receive healing, support through Academy’s equine-assisted therapy Just as service members come from all walks of life, so do the 30 Academy-owned horses an Army veteran and wounded warrior said comforted him when he took part in the Warrior Wellness program here.Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Legendre suffers from chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder,
March 13, 2015 Military Medicine, VA aim to share more patients in San Antonio In a move that helps veterans, and active-duty military patients and their families, local VA and military medical facilities have dramatically increased their work-share agreements over the past two years and they are seeking to add more.Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), the Air Force's 59th
March 13, 2015 TRICARE Revises Compound Drug Coverage Starting May 1, 2015, Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, will screen all ingredients in compound drug claims to ensure they are safe and effective, and covered by TRICARE. This screening process is like the one TRICARE already uses for other prescription drugs, but it will now apply
March 13, 2015 First Lady: Mental Illness Should Carry No Stigma The military reaches out to assist troubled service members, and helping people with mental health issues "is what we've got to do for every single person in our own lives," First Lady Michelle Obama told attendees at a conference here today.As part of the White House's Joining Forces initiative,
March 12, 2015 Webinar to Discuss Using TRICARE and Other Health Insurance If you have any health insurance other than TRICARE, it is called "other health insurance." TRICARE and Military OneSource are co-hosting a webinar to explain how TRICARE works with OHI on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at noon EST.Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited due to
March 10, 2015 Making the cut: The surgical team Question, scrub, wash, set, prep, drape, brief, cut, stitch and clean up.It sounds simple when general surgery is broken down into several verbs, but the truth is, there's a group of Airmen with a particular set of skills and decades of education in charge of ensuring the safety, comfort and health
March 10, 2015 5 excuses for not quitting 5 excuses for not quitting5. I don't even know where to begin.Seeking help for quitting tobacco is just a click away. Smokefree.gov is an interactive website designed to help people kick the habit and begin their journey toward a healthier lifestyles. For resources closer to home, contact your local
March 10, 2015 RUfit? Airmen Ethos program soars Over the last six months the Airmen Ethos program at Lajes has been hugely successful. A variety of programs have been offered ranging from nutrition to investing."It (the Airmen Ethos program) has become a great resource for Lajes Airmen and civilians to find classes to better themselves through
March 9, 2015 Taking care of Airmen: How Air Force mental health services helped a family recover Two local NCOs have been on a journey of recovery since losing their son to leukemia nearly nine years ago, a journey they said couldn't have happened without the mental health services available to Airmen and their families.Master Sgt. Emily Gazzaway, the Air Force Academy's senior enlisted aide,
March 9, 2015 Furry Angels bring joy, healing to JB MDL When someone gets sick, doctors can prescribe all the medicine in the world but sometimes the best medicine is a smile. That's what the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, commonly called Furry Angels, provide to patients at the clinic on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.As volunteer
March 6, 2015 Military Medicine, VA aim to share more patients in San Antonio In a move that helps veterans, and active-duty military patients and their families, local VA and military medical facilities have dramatically increased their work-share agreements over the past two years and they are seeking to add more.Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), the Air Force's 59th