Sept. 13, 2013 Airman saves teen during remote outing BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- For many, Labor Day weekend is one last chance to enjoy their favorite summer activity. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1, Maj. Jaesin White and his family set out on a hike to a popular swimming hole in the Sierra foothills of Northern California. They never suspected
Sept. 11, 2013 AF civilian gives child 'gift of life' Jacquelyn Polasek will never forget May 30, 2013. It's the day she received the call.Polasek, a contracted realty specialist with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, was checking her voicemail while going to lunch."I had a message from a donor specialist with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
Sept. 10, 2013 Scott couple share love of body building and nutrition What started out as a hobby to stay physically fit and in shape has become a passion for a military couple.Donovan and Rebecca Pepley began exercising together five years ago after they met while working in security forces."He pushes me to the max every time and motivates me to want to be better,"
Sept. 10, 2013 Air Force nurse corps chief and medical leader retires after 34 years In a ceremony filled with lifetime friends and colleagues, Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Siniscalchi, 15th Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, Medical Force Development, and Chief of the Nurse Corps, retired Aug. 9 after 34 years of service.Retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, the 20th Air Force
Sept. 9, 2013 New versus old, surgical technicians compete Members of the 86th Medical Group held a friendly competition between the group's superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Kendrick and Airman 1st Class Kathryn Presser, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician, Aug. 23, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.The competition was a precursor for
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
Aug. 23, 2013 Two hats one man During the week, Robert Foster is the battalion commander for the City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, but for one weekend out of each month for the last 20 years, he dons a different kind of uniform and provides lifesaving medical care as an Air Force Reserves chief master sergeant and 927th
Aug. 20, 2013 Medical logistics technician STEP promoted to E-6 A staff sergeant with the 71st Medical Support Squadron was promoted to technical sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program July 31 at the Wing Recognition Ceremony held in the Vance Collocated Club.The STEP program gives supervisors a chance to get their outstanding Airmen
Aug. 20, 2013 Lieutenant follows father's path to silver wings COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- Second Lt. Jon Koritz graduated from undergraduate pilot training Aug. 16, joining a long list of military aviators, including his late father, Maj. Tom Koritz.Koritz' father was killed in action on the second night of combat during Operation Desert Storm in
Aug. 15, 2013 Airman aces medical logistics technical training A technical training student in the medical logistics program recently recorded a perfect score in the course for the first time in 10 years.Airman 1st Class Jamie Cushman achieved 100 percent test scores during the six-week course, which she completed June 3. The course's last perfect score came
Aug. 15, 2013 Dyess SNCO named Outstanding Airman of the Year Each year, the Air Force selects 12 enlisted Airmen that epitomize the Air Force's core values; integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.Master Sgt. Celeste Okokon, 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight chief, was selected for her performance, leadership, self-improvement
Aug. 14, 2013 One of our own, one of the best Air Force officials recently announced the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2013, and one of RAF Lakenheath's Airmen is among the group.Staff Sgt. Lauren Everett is an Aerospace Medical Service journeyman assigned to the 48th Inpatient Squadron as a
Aug. 13, 2013 59th MDW Outstanding Airman strives to make a difference A mental health technician from the 59th Medical Wing was recently recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.Staff Sgt. Casey Anderson's achievement is another recognition added to her list as one of the command's outstanding enlisted Airmen of the year for 2013, Air Education and
July 30, 2013 Tinker nutrition class helps couple reboot healthy lifestyle Prometheus and Stacy Hagger have found the secret to success. Together, the married couple has lost 63 pounds since March. They'll be the first to admit success is not a secret -- it's a matter of perseverance, good habits and a positive attitude; plus a little bit of cheesecake, in moderation."It's
July 30, 2013 Barksdale Pharmacist becomes finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year A Pharmacist from the 2nd Medical Support Squadron was announced as a finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year, July 12.Maj. Achilles Hamilothoris, 2nd MDSS Pharmacy flight commander, is one of three finalists from the military and the only Air Force nomination for this award.According to the
July 29, 2013 Perseverance: An Airman's commitment to health, triathlon and career There's a chill in the water of the pool contrasting the dry heat outside. Above the surface there is chaos, the sounds of screams and splashing echo off the walls of the old hangar. Beneath the water there is a sense of solitude leaving her alone with only her thoughts. Swimming laps requires
July 23, 2013 Airman earns "Service Member of the Year" award Master Sgt. William G. Janczewski II was honored July 18, on Capitol Hill, as "Service Members of the Year" by newspaper publisher Military Times, along with four other service members, one from each branch of service. "It's very, very humbling," Janczewski said of his being named the Airman of the
July 19, 2013 From E.R. to Black Hawk helicopter, Air Force nurse 'returns' to Army Blood spurts from a gaping wound. Broken bones pierce through skin. Screaming, shock, chaos - some things never change for emergency medical personnel.But, for Air Force Maj. Sandra Nestor, a critical care nurse deployed with the 2-149 General Aviation Support Battalion, a typical day is very
July 19, 2013 Commander overcomes disorder, hopes to inspire others "Despite having Tourette syndrome, it never really stopped me from doing the things I like and I definitely didn't see it stopping me from joining the Air Force," said Maj. Kelly HannumPicture being a commander and having Tourette's at the same time; this only proves that anybody, with or without a
July 18, 2013 Kadena Airmen awarded AF, Navy, Marine Corps medals U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Salvatore Angelella, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, awards U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Carlisle, 31st Rescue Squadron operations flight commander, the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor at the Officer's Club on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2013.