Oct. 8, 2013 Dentists 'fill-in' triage spots during ORE Members from the 35th Dental Squadron left their duty station Oct. 4 after a normal duty day of teeth cleaning and cavity filling. Upon returning to work after what seemed like a normal weekend break, some members found themselves checking for pulses as disaster struck. While the change of scenery
Oct. 8, 2013 Hazardous path to survival This week, hundreds of Airmen are scrambling around base in all-out war mode. Identities and faces are hidden by gas masks and tens of pounds of chemical protection gear. Last names are hastily and illegibly written on tape plastered across their helmets, adding to the confusion of war. The frenzy
Sept. 26, 2013 Airmen respond to downed helicopter, save two It started as any other training day for the crew of Jayhoon 11; however, the events of Sept. 7 proved to be a test of tactics, training and teamwork."Start up and taxi were uneventful," said Tech. Sgt. Matty Garcia, a 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron Mi-17 evaluator aerial gunner. "Upon
Sept. 25, 2013 Joint Task Force Bravo Brings Medical Care to More than 800 in Honduras Members of Joint Task Force Bravo partnered with the Honduran Ministry of Health to provide medical care to more than 800 people in the remote villages of Usilibis and Raya in Honduras, during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise last week.The training exercises "allow us to maintain our
Sept. 24, 2013 Deployed Bagram medical team offers valuable skill set He's not your typical physician. Before Capt. Daniel Wagoner, 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flight surgeon, took the plunge and tried his hand at the medical world, he was a former middle school art teacher, forensic autopsy technician and a touring musician."We take care of all DoD personnel
Sept. 16, 2013 Forward medical teams train, provide critical care Serving the largest community of deployed service members, the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group employs Mobile Field Surgical and Expeditionary Critical Care Teams to support operations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Together, these teams effectively provide medical
Sept. 10, 2013 Travis Welcomes Surgeon General from Royal Thai Air Force Top ranking officials from the Directorate of Medical Services within the Royal Thai Air Force exchanged methods, processes and ideas with the 60th Medical Group commander and staff Aug. 27 and 28 during a tour of Travis Air Force Base.The distinguished visitors included Air Marshal Chuphan
Sept. 9, 2013 South African smiles restored through Aviano Airmen's care "It was one of those moments that was bigger than you," said Tech. Sgt. Rowan Strong, 31st Dental Squadron clinical flight chief. "At the end of every day, I was proud to wear the uniform. It was an honor to help so many people and take away so much pain." Three Airmen from Aviano provided dental
Aug. 26, 2013 AF physician honored for ground-breaking treatment Using lasers to treat burns and scars might sound counterintuitive, but one Air Force physician is drastically improving the quality of life for his patients with a newly developed technology.59th Medical Specialty Squadron Dermatologist Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor was recently selected to receive
July 31, 2013 Humanitarian Medical Efforts Play Key Role in USAFRICOM Success The primary role of the U.S. Africa Command, USAFRICOM, may be to lead U.S. military relations throughout the continent and provide a strong U.S. presence in a time of global terrorism and threats to regional stability, but providing healthcare and addressing humanitarian needs could be its most
July 22, 2013 Civil engineers build medical facility, save AF thousands Consistent with fluctuating operations in deployed locations, the ability to quickly and efficiently build structures to house new missions is crucial. The 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group here has specialized teams of Airmen who support projects to fulfill construction requirements. "When a
July 15, 2013 Doctor and technician team revive Afghan youth's vision "Providing children vision gives them a better chance at life in Afghanistan, "said Maj. Marcus Neuffer, an ophthalmologist assigned to the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Here if children cannot see to perform normal daily tasks, there is a possibility they will be
July 15, 2013 Liberian soldiers employ training during medical outreach mission A team of Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers, U.S. service members and county health officials conducted a mobile medical outreach mission in Grand Cape Mount County recently. The mobile mission held from 1 - 4 July was a first for the AFL medics, who, until now, have been focusing their efforts on
July 12, 2013 A 5,000-mile journey to recovery An active-duty Air Force crew aboard a C-17 Globemaster III made history July 10 while flying specialized medical teams and a patient requiring equipment never before used on board a tran-Atlantic mission. The spouse of an active-duty Army service member, who wishes to remain anonymous, was being
July 12, 2013 Medal of Merit: Honoring lifetime achievement He provided thousands of meals for wounded warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the Combat Aeromedical Staging Facility here. He also ensured patients and staff members had plenty to eat on Super Bowl Sunday.Franco Ammirati served the men and women of U.S. Air Forces in Europe in
July 10, 2013 Bloody Business: deployed wing distributes to AOR Forward deployed medical professionals are limited to the supplies they have on-hand to provide immediate care to casualties prior to medical evacuation. They are dependent on regular shipments of fresh blood, plasma, cryoprecipitate and dry ice provided by the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group
July 10, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman saves lives, delivers twins (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.)It was a typical day for Senior Airman Rainier Jeffrey as he rode to the Upolu Hospital in Samoa. As a medical technician deployed out to sea with the
July 3, 2013 American Airman brings medical expertise to Belize The Central American nation of Belize lacks a developed medical system. citizens in rural areas receive infrequent and insufficient medical care, especially in villages lacking running water and electricity. One Tyndall Airman journeyed there to make a difference.Staff Sgt. Flavio Porto, 325th
July 3, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Medic, FET Airman recalls horrors, triumphs 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.)A deafening explosion ripped through the morning air at a remote forward operating base in Zabul province, Afghanistan, on April 6.For a young medic,
July 1, 2013 Air Force, Army team takes ENT medicine to 'New Horizons' U.S. military medical personnel partnered with medical staff from the Western Regional hospital here recently to conduct a medical readiness training exercise focused on providing health care for the people of Belmopan.Called New Horizons, the 13-day medical exercise held April 17 through May 1,