April 16, 2015 99th Medical Group wins research awards The 99th Medical Group's Family Medicine Residency (FMR) and Clinical Investigation Program (CIP) recently took home two research awards.The CIP was presented with the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States 2014 Training and Education Award, and the FMR was presented with the 2015
April 15, 2015 Laboratory technicians: small numbers, large impact Tech. Sgt. Richard Minton said he never really understood the impact of being a medical laboratory technician in the Air Force until he deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.There, he experienced firsthand the importance of his craft while delivering blood to servicemembers receiving treatment for
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 10, 2015 Pediatrician cares for kids at Scott Air Force Base Military children are celebrated each April during the Month of the Military Child. April is also Military Children's Health Month.At the 375th Medical Group, four pediatricians and a nurse practitioner work each day to ensure the health of military children is maintained.One of those pediatricians,
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 if
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 7, 2015 HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention Members from the Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, educated more than 700 children and their families on preventing noise-induced hearing loss at a local museum, March 28-29, 2015. Through hands-on activities and information
April 2, 2015 From flight nurse to chief of medical doctrine, Air Force major’s career soars As an Air Force flight nurse, Maj. Julie Skinner found adventure and rewards she never could have imagined as a civilian registered nurse on the ground.
April 1, 2015 Ediger named surgeon general The Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger to become the Air Force's 22nd surgeon general recently.Ediger is currently the Air Force's deputy surgeon general, a position he has held since July 2012, and was recently notified that he will be promoted to the rank of three-star general.
April 1, 2015 Ediger named surgeon general The Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger to become the Air Force's 22nd surgeon general recently. Ediger is currently the Air Force's deputy surgeon general, a position he has held since July 2012, and was recently notified that he will be promoted to the rank of three-star general.
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 19, 2015 METC Students Act as First Responders, Save a Life For six Air Force students attending the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), being at the right place at the right time saved a life. Airmen 1st Class Ryan Nelson, Jennifer Bagby and Efrain Gonzales, students in the Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program, and Airmen 1st Class
March 17, 2015 Wounded AFSOC intelligence officer gifted with new home An Air Force Special Operations Command Air Commando permanently paralyzed from an enemy attack in 2013 will receive a mortgage-free home from the non-profit organization Building Homes for Heroes, officials announced March 6 during a Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce breakfast.In front of a
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 6, 2015 WHA spouses making a difference We know the men and women of the U.S. military strive to make a difference for our country and the world. America also knows these service members could not do it without the support of caring families and friends behind them.But what about those family members from the 59th Medical Wing who want to
March 6, 2015 59th MDW Airman receives Purple Heart Tech. Sgt. Kristopher K. Parker receives the Purple Heart from Col. Markus Gmehlin, 59th Medical Support Group commander, Feb. 27, 2015 in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Parker, a member of the 59th MDW's Airman Medical Transition
March 4, 2015 Resiliency results in success To have resilience means to be able to withstand difficult conditions and come out on top.In every Air Force career, Airmen are taught to be resilient when they are away from their homes and families.However, for Airman 1st Class Henry Sorenson, 509th Security Forces Squadron member, this was a
Feb. 24, 2015 Airman embodies 'RUfit?' lifestyle, dominates IRONMAN For service members, physical fitness is a key component to maintaining combat readiness. But for one Incirlik Airman, staying physically fit is about more than just readiness. It's a lifestyle, and every workout is an opportunity to test his physical endurance at a maximum level.Col. Andrew
Feb. 23, 2015 Staff sergeant beats cancer For many people Independence Day is all about celebration, spending time with family and watching fireworks light up the night sky. However, on July 4, 2014, there was no celebrating for Staff Sgt. Richard L. Johnson.On that fateful day at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., the 660th Aircraft
Feb. 18, 2015 Offutt Airman earns medical service award The Air Force Medical Service recently announced a 55th Medical Group Airman as the 2014 Personnel Reliability Program Military Treatment Facility Monitor of the Year.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Dean, the award recipient, operated as the PRP MTF Monitor for several years and her hard work