Nov. 19, 2013 Air Force Veteran Helped Establish New Defense Health Agency Tucked away down a short hallway on the third floor of the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va., is an office known as "The Museum." Inside, it is full of artifacts from the 30-year military career of Rebecca Russell, now the acting Chief Human Capital Officer for the Military Health
Nov. 13, 2013 Air Force dentist finishes first full Ironman Sixteen years ago, Col. Eric Cathey, director of dental programs and resources, Air Force Surgeon General, ran his first triathlon at Misawa AB, Japan, fell in love with the sport, and hasn't stopped running. The Air Force dentist finished his first full Ironman Triathlon Nov. 2 in Panama City
Nov. 7, 2013 Moulage master makes exercise injuries realistic Icemen have seen an array of injuries during recent exercises, including actors with missing limbs, exposed eyeballs, burns and gunshot wounds.These injuries were not real, but looked lifelike thanks to a team of moulage experts, led by Tech. Sgt. Crystal St. Denis, 354th Medical Group NCO in charge
Nov. 6, 2013 Sacrifice of military families supports entire force Each year the president signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Appreciation Month. During this time, military families are recognized by the Department of Defense and the nation for the sacrifices they make in support of the country.One of Seymour Johnson's families opens up about
Nov. 4, 2013 2013 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board recognizes Airman MSgt. Jessica Hughes, 87 MDSS, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakenhurst, N.J., receives the 2013 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's Certified Pharmacy Technician of the Year award during a ceremony Oct. 29, in recognition of her support to more than 900 patients as pharmacy technician during a 2008
Oct. 31, 2013 PPE gives Laughlin rider second chance The motorcycle has minor damage, such as a broken foot peg, busted mirror, ruined carburetor and several cosmetic scratches; yet its rider, Airman 1st Class Randy Mullis, is lucky to be alive.Mullis, a radar approach control operator with the 47th Operations Support Squadron, was recently riding on
Oct. 29, 2013 Diagnosis fails to stop Airman, Reservist in her tracks Ashley Bean had become interested in running marathons after participating in two overseas. She even planned on running in two more this year. Bean was preparing for an upcoming marathon and made a goal to beat her old time, but that all changed this summer.After having migraines and dizzy spells at
Oct. 28, 2013 Son of deployed Airman helps start 2013 World Series When Lindsey Miller, wife of Capt. Garrett Miller, received a call from the Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Airman and Family Readiness Center Oct. 22, little did she know she was about to answer a call from destiny.A member from the Boston Red Sox staff was on the other end offering her an
Oct. 24, 2013 Air Force doctor trains in local hospitals, offers medical aid on emergency runs Maj. (Dr.) Alex Keller was an emergency medical technician (EMT) first before becoming a doctor in the Air Force. His enthusiasm to help others continues being a local Paramedic/Firefighter with Bethel Township Fire Department.The major currently is in his final year of a three-year Integrated
Oct. 24, 2013 Aerospace Physiologist Achieves Air Force Research Laboratory Fellow Status Dr. Thomas Morgan of the 711th Human Performance Wing's Human Performance Integration Directorate has been selected as a 2013 Fellow of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). He, along with six others, will be honored by the Laboratory at an induction ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on
Oct. 23, 2013 DGMC specialist recognized for safety Sean Zortman, 60th Medical Group safety and occupational health specialist at David Grant USAF Medical Center, was recently recognized by the National Safety Council as one of forty Rising Stars of Safety during a ceremony presented by DuPont Sustainable Solutions in Chicago earlier this month. The
Oct. 23, 2013 Note to breast cancer: 'I am not your victim' I'm sure by now most people don't need to be reminded that October is breast cancer awareness month. How could you have missed it? With all the ribbons, "Save the Ta-Tas" T-shirts, bracelets, earrings, shoe laces and other pink doodads it's fairly hard to forget. Don't get me wrong, this is not a
Oct. 21, 2013 Survival story highlights importance of breast cancer awareness events The finish line in sight, she pushed beyond all mental hurdles, forcing her legs to extend the last few yards of the excruciating 26-mile race.Diane Holtam celebrated the triumphal finish of her first full marathon, a milestone of personal fitness spurred on by her father's death to a rare blood
Oct. 21, 2013 Tony Horton motivates Tyndall airmen "Exercise is hard enough, and if it isn't any fun, then chances are you aren't going to stick with it," said fitness expert, Tony Horton. Mr. Horton visited Tyndall AFB and spent the day working out with Airmen while mentoring them on how they can reach their fitness goals."It's an honor to be here
Oct. 18, 2013 Keesler doctor responds at high school football game A member of the Keesler Medical Center staff was in the right place at the right time Oct. 7. Maj. (Dr.) Matthew Barchie, chief of the 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron Mammography Department, was attending a football game between the ninth grade teams from Ocean Springs and D'Iberville
Oct. 18, 2013 JBPHH Senior NCO excels during U.S. Marines Corps leadership course Master Sgt. Ricardo Russo, Pacific Air Forces medical operations manager, was recently recognized as the distinguished graduate for his standout performance at the U.S. Marine Corps Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Camp Pendleton, Calif.According Maj. Cynthia McGee, 15th Medical Logistics
Oct. 17, 2013 Recruiting Airman uses SABC training,experience to save a life Without oxygen, the human brain suffers severe damage in only a few minutes. Death usually occurs in less than 10 minutes.A man, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest and stopped breathing Sept. 14, is alive today thanks to the efforts of Senior Master Sgt. Christopher McCool, 319th Recruiting
Oct. 7, 2013 Stem cells cultivate new family Tech. Sgt. Justin Slater became a lifesaver by giving a part of himself for another.Ten years ago at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., the Airmen held a bone marrow drive to see if anyone was an available match for an Airman that was diagnosed with leukemia. Then Airman 1st Class Justin Slater, 60th
Sept. 27, 2013 Major General Robb Promoted to Lieutenant General Air Force Maj. Gen. Douglas J. Robb was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general at a National Defense University ceremony on Friday at Fort Leslie J. McNair in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was hosted by Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.Robb is currently
Sept. 27, 2013 AF intern: ‘I have never felt less disabled’ Natalie Labayen may look fine on the outside, but inside, a battle wages.A senior at George Washington University and intern with the Air Force, LaBayen was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2011, an ailment that some days leaves this 23-year old in severe pain. Basically, an autoimmune