Sept. 4, 2014 Payne takes command of AFMOA Col. Lee E. Payne assumed command of the Air Force Medical Operations Agency from Brig. Gen. Sean L. Murphy during a ceremony at nearby Port San Antonio Aug. 29.Lt. Gen. Thomas W. Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, presided over the ceremony.Payne takes charge of the agency responsible for executing
Aug. 26, 2014 Call for nominations: Portraits in Courage, Vol. IX Nominations are being accepted and reviewed for inclusion in Portraits in Courage, Vol. IX, now through Oct. 13."For seven years now Portraits in Courage has told Airmen's stories of courage, valor and heroism," said Lt. Col. Paul Baldwin, the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Engagement
Aug. 26, 2014 Minnesota Doctor Becomes Air Guard Brigadier General For the family of Brig. Gen. David Hamlar Jr., promotion ceremonies have been a normal event throughout his career. However, his most recent ceremony is different because of the special significance pinning the star on his shoulder means to the Minnesota National Guard. Hamlar was promoted to
Aug. 22, 2014 MacDill kennel master renders first-aid, saves life "I didn't take the time to think whether or not to help him. I saw him get struck by the vehicle and by the time he hit the ground, I was running to his aid," exclaimed Tech. Sgt. Lewis Collins, 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master.Collins, a Chester, Virginia, native, was
Aug. 21, 2014 MacDill's very own is truly among the best Becoming one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year takes superior leadership, outstanding job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.An Airman at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida has demonstrated the aforementioned characteristics immaculately. Tech. Sgt. Toyre
Aug. 21, 2014 Brighter skies: Deployed 4FW Airman overcomes medical ailment during deployment That day in 2011 began as usual for one 26-year-old Airman who was a little more than two weeks into his six-month deployment.But what began as an ordinary day after he woke up turned out to be far from it.His normal morning routine was disrupted when he noticed the unusual color of his urine. He
Aug. 19, 2014 Seven days in the grave: A Sailor's survival He was just four days away from a trip home to surprise his mom and dad for Christmas in McMinnville, Tennessee -- his small hometown buried in the state's rolling foothills. He had planned the trip secretly with the help of his brother, and they laughed on the phone together a few hours before his
Aug. 13, 2014 Leader of Kirtland’s pharmacy lands prestigious award Kirtland's pharmacy is in good hands.Lt. Col. Derek Larbie, flight commander of the 377th Medical Group's pharmacy, received the American Hospital Association's 2013 Federal Health Care Executive Special Achievement Award. The award recognizes uniformed and non-uniformed federal health care leaders
Aug. 1, 2014 Keesler medic begins transition to ALS commandant Long-time medic Master Sgt. David Boydston will assume a new role as he is reassigned to the Airman Leadership School and prepares to become the school's new commandant."While I have been selected to fill the position, the current commandant (Master Sgt. John Bowden) doesn't leave until March 15,"
July 31, 2014 Wingmen help couple with painful loss of child Editor's note: Having the ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or change is the definition of resilience, and that's something the Air Force wants all personnel to have as they deal with the stress that is part of their daily lives as they support the Air Force mission. A group of five
July 31, 2014 McChord pilot continues to inspire Airmen (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.)In 2009, a young Air Force lieutenant in pilot training thought his dreams of flying in the Air Force were crushed following a recreational boating
July 28, 2014 AFMS expresses its condolences for medical Airman involved in training fatality The Air Force Medical Service expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Senior Airman Timothy J. Wright, an Air Force aeromedical evacuation technician, who recently passed after being fatally injured during a training exercise.SrA Wright, member of the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation
July 25, 2014 Luke welcomes new MDG commander Col. Yolanda Bledsoe relinquished command of the 56th Medical Group Col. Maureen Charles during a change-of-command ceremony held July 18 at Luke Air Force Base. Charles previously served as the Deputy Director of Congressional and Public Affairs, Office of the AF Surgeon General at Falls Church,
July 22, 2014 Military Medical Center ‘VolunTeen’ Program Offers Unique Opportunity "I've always wanted to volunteer at a hospital ... I want to be an anesthesiologist, so I want to see what it's like actually to live in a hospital, be in a hospital 24/7, do surgeries and get that whole environment down," Nigel Smith, 17, of Bethesda, Maryland, said regarding his VolunTeen position
July 22, 2014 Dietitian aims to spread healthy living message Nutrition and a proper diet isn't something that comes easy to most people. This is evident by the 69 percent of the U.S. population who are either overweight or obese. This costs almost $150 billion annually in medical costs. In a world of fad diets, fast food and weight loss supplements, Erin
July 18, 2014 Air Force sets Thunderbolt on path to passion A down on his luck Austin, Texas, native had bills to pay and was looking for a way to make ends meet. He never imagined he would enlist in the Air Force, become the "go-to" guy in his shop, compete in powerlifting competitions and become a personal trainer. Airman 1st Class Joshua Pant, 56th Civil
July 17, 2014 ANG Airman selected to serve on VA advisory group A chief master sergeant assigned to the Air National Guard Readiness Center, here, has been selected to serve on the defense detail team to the Department of Veterans Affairs recently.Chief Master Sgt. Christopher C. Guy, the personnel career field functional manager, will serve on a three member
July 17, 2014 Wounded Warrior Learns to Live Again Sgt. Mark McElroy survived various improvised explosive devices and other attacks while serving in Afghanistan. The Warrior Transition Unit has helped McElroy deal with the aftermath. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett. - Sgt. Mark McElroy wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father
July 15, 2014 Fighting multiple battles Tech. Sgt. David Lopez, 60th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of mobility and resources, participated as a member of a team in the Gotta Tri Triathlon June 28 throughout base. Lopez completed the bicycle portion while his team members, Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Swift and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Benitez,
July 15, 2014 METC honor graduate passes distinction to classmate An Air Force student who graduated from the Healthcare Administration Specialist (HAS) program at the Medical Education & Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston June 24 demonstrated more than the knowledge she acquired during her 2 months of training. She unexpectedly did