July 13, 2015 New MHS innovation chief looks to accelerate progress in health and readiness Innovation means more than inventing new widgets and programs that make life easier; it means changing a mindset. That's the view of the new chief of innovation for the Military Health System (MHS), Dr. Steve Steffensen, who sees major change in how health care must be delivered in the future."From
July 13, 2015 Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy Not every five year old gets the opportunity to ride in the front seat of a U.S. Air Force fire truck or sit in the flight deck of a multi-million dollar aircraft, but Jaxon Dugger isn't an average kid.Jaxon was given the chance to participate in the Pilot for a Day program at Altus Air Force Base,
July 13, 2015 Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy Not every five year old gets the opportunity to ride in the front seat of a U.S. Air Force fire truck or sit in the flight deck of a multi-million dollar aircraft, but Jaxon Dugger isn't an average kid.Jaxon was given the chance to participate in the Pilot for a Day program at Altus Air Force Base,
July 9, 2015 Luke reservist saves child Tech. Sgt. Jude Joseph, a medical technician with the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, saved the life of a child who was found at the bottom of a swimming pool, July 2.Joseph, responding as an eight-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, was the first to arrive on scene of a 911 call. He
July 7, 2015 Keesler Airman selected for Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program Before she joined the service more than three years ago, Senior Airman Alyssa Johnson already had her heart set on becoming an Air Force nurse. After determination and careful planning, she's been selected for the Air Force's Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program.Johnson, a force management
July 2, 2015 Rock Solid Warrior: TSgt Carlos Alvarado Editor’s note: The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.I’m Tech. Sgt. Carlos Alvarado, the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron medical administration services
June 16, 2015 Former flight nurse shares details of first Operation Babylift flight crash "I will never forget that day; it's as fresh to me right now as it was the day it happened."Those words jump started a 60-minute tale of what it was like to be the Air Force medical crew director - and survivor -- on the first Operation Babylift flight out of Vietnam that crashed about 14 minutes
June 16, 2015 Former flight nurse shares details of first Operation Babylift flight crash "I will never forget that day; it's as fresh to me right now as it was the day it happened." Those words jump started a 60-minute tale of what it was like to be the Air Force medical crew director - and survivor -- on the first Operation Babylift flight out of Vietnam that crashed about 14 minutes
June 15, 2015 Nellis Airmen pull passengers from burning vehicle For three Airmen assigned here, life is about lending a hand to those who need it most without expecting anything in return.On May 31, Capt. Lance Bacon, 99th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medicine physician; Senior Airman Gregory Tamuzza, 823rd Maintenance Squadron rescue specialist; and
June 15, 2015 Nellis Airmen pull passengers from burning vehicle For three Airmen assigned here, life is about lending a hand to those who need it most without expecting anything in return.On May 31, Capt. Lance Bacon, 99th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medicine physician; Senior Airman Gregory Tamuzza, 823rd Maintenance Squadron rescue specialist; and
June 11, 2015 Air Force medical leader retires after 39 years During a ceremony filled with military tradition and reflection, the 21st surgeon general of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, retired June 5 after 39 years of service.Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, officiated the ceremony where he stated that Lt. Gen. Travis has
June 11, 2015 2015 DOD Warrior Games to begin June 19 The opening ceremony for the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games is scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT, June 19, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.The Air Force will be represented by 40 team members and five alternates, including 22 active-duty and 23 retired or separated
June 9, 2015 Air Force medical leader retires after 39 years During a ceremony filled with military tradition and reflection, the 21st surgeon general of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, retired June 5 after 39 years of service.Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, officiated the ceremony where he stated that Lt. Gen. Travis has
June 8, 2015 Air Force welcomes new surgeon general Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger was promoted by Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer, as the 22nd Air Force Surgeon General, in a ceremony today at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va.General Ediger has been the Air Force Deputy Surgeon General since July 2012, and replaces Lt. Gen.
June 2, 2015 Scott firefighter selected to appear on American Ninja Warrior Staff Sgt. Randall Forsythe, a 375th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, submitted a package to American Ninja Warrior in 2014.When he didn't hear anything back he thought his opportunity had passed. It wasn't until late April of 2015 that Forsythe was notified the show wanted to do a special
June 1, 2015 Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past Growing up, many of his childhood nights were spent staring through a gaping hole in his bedroom ceiling. He didn't know how it got there, but sometimes it served as a pleasant escape from the surrounding chaos. It gave access to the wide open Oklahoma sky and he positioned his mattress in the
June 1, 2015 Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past Growing up, many of his childhood nights were spent staring through a gaping hole in his bedroom ceiling. He didn't know how it got there, but sometimes it served as a pleasant escape from the surrounding chaos. It gave access to the wide open Oklahoma sky and he positioned his mattress in the
May 20, 2015 Family of fallen Airman visits clinic bearing his name Family of an Air Force senior NCO killed in 1985, recently visited the medical facility that now bears his name on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.Members of the late Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid's family paid a special visit to the Reid Clinic May 14 while touring the base.Reid's sister,
May 20, 2015 Family of fallen Airman visits clinic bearing his name Family of an Air Force senior NCO killed in 1985, recently visited the medical facility that now bears his name on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.Members of the late Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid's family paid a special visit to the Reid Clinic May 14 while touring the base.Reid's sister,
May 20, 2015 Financial officer earns top honors for leadership, health care contributions Air Force American College of Healthcare Executives recently lauded the contributions, leadership ability and executive capability of the 59th Medical Wing Financial Officer.Lt. Col. Craig Keyes earned the Air Force ACHE Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award recognizing the service's best ACHE