Jan. 21, 2026 APORA 2025: Forging African health security through civil-military cooperation This past December, representatives of ministries of health and defense from 30 African nations and the U.S. came together in Rabat, Morocco, for the 11th African Partnership Outbreak Response Alliance Workshop.
Jan. 20, 2026 Travis Airman earns officer commission after eight attempts After eight persistent attempts, a former enlisted airman from the 60th Medical Group has earned his commission, proving that perseverance and dedication can overcome any obstacle.
Jan. 16, 2026 AFMEDCOM formalizes MRC-Alpha, MRC-Bravo stand up at annual Senior Leadership Workshop Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a consolidated standup ceremony for its medical readiness commands, MRC-Alpha and MRC-Bravo, Jan. 15, 2025, during the Air Force Medical Service’s 2025 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia.
Jan. 16, 2026 Your safety, your comfort, your choice: Requesting chaperones at military hospitals and clinics When you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your safety, comfort, and privacy are top priorities. The Defense Health Agency recently published its chaperone policy across all military hospitals and clinics worldwide.
Jan. 15, 2026 Strengthening partnerships: Air Force, Royal Netherlands counterparts collaborate on aeromedical training Inside a static C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joined NATO partners from the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force in a subject matter exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
Jan. 15, 2026 DAF launches National Mentoring Month event series NMM showcases mentoring as an enterprise-wide imperative, empowering all Airmen and Guardians through a series of panels, events and interactive discussions to help them reach their fullest potential.
Jan. 14, 2026 How Tyndall’s first aeromedical nurse practitioner bridges medicine and mission Maj. Elizabeth Kuss, the first aeromedical nurse practitioner at Tyndall Air Force Base, bridges medicine and mission through a role built on trust, readiness and service.
Jan. 14, 2026 Nellis medics take the reins, host first Medic Rodeo Cannon blasts echoed across the desert and a helicopter hovered overhead as the cries of casualties cut through the air. This scenario was no ordinary training day; it was the inaugural Medic Rodeo at Nellis Air Force Base.
Jan. 12, 2026 Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation The Air Force releases guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.
Jan. 12, 2026 Air National Guard captain delivers baby in hospital parking lot An Air National Guard medical officer supporting operations in the nation’s capital delivered a baby in the front seat of a car just outside a hospital emergency room days before Christmas.
Jan. 9, 2026 The medical genetics center: Empowering patients one test at a time Serving 9.5 million beneficiaries, the Department of War’s sole Medical Genetics Center laboratory, hosted on Keesler, supports military medical facilities around the globe with centralized testing and consultative service.
Jan. 7, 2026 The Next Frontier: Space Force Medicine focuses on people and policy in 2026 The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate is directing its focus in 2026 on its most vital component: the medical experts who support the Guardian warfighter.
Jan. 7, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Jan. 5, 2026 Airmen test readiness during Exercise Pale Serpent Airmen assigned to the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, in conjunction with Army, Marine Corps and Navy partners, conducted readiness training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during Exercise Pale Serpent.
Dec. 22, 2025 AETC medical groups second phase of AFMEDCOM transition The Air Force moved all remaining Air Education and Training Command medical groups into the newly formed Air Force Medical Command as part of the second phase of the Air Force Medical Service’s restructure, effective Dec. 2.
Dec. 22, 2025 Reserve and Guard Medics serve a duality of military readiness, civilian healthcare Air Force Reservists and Air National Guard make up more than one-third of Air Force personnel, according to a 2023 Military OneSource demographic report. Many are medics who work in civilian hospitals, clinics, and public health organizations while serving in uniform.
Dec. 19, 2025 Sharper data, stronger force: Space Force Medical Operations Directorate marks a year of readiness wins for Guardians On the U.S. Space Force's sixth anniversary, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate's progress highlights a fundamental truth for the lean, tech-focused service - medical readiness is readiness.
Dec. 19, 2025 Guardian Resilience Team's proactive care model pays off The U.S. Space Force is prioritizing the well-being of its service members through a proactive healthcare model tailored to the demanding, technically driven nature of their roles.
Dec. 18, 2025 S4S space operator joins working group with NASA, Johns Hopkins on moon return efforts What will it take to have a sustained presence on the moon? What about Mars? U.S. Space Force Capt. Kathryn Odom had the opportunity to tackle those exact problems when she returned to her alma mater to lend her expertise to a NASA-partnered working group.
Dec. 18, 2025 Kentucky Guard Airmen score top Medical Service Awards Four members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Medical Group have been recognized for excellence in the 2024 Air National Guard Medical Service Awards.