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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374 AW command chief, inspects Airmen’s uniforms during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025. The 374 AW command team conducted the inspection as part of a quarterly initiative to promote dress and appearance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Del Rio, an Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner with the 964th Airborne Air Control Squadron, attends the Global Medicine Symposium with ANPs at U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, 2024. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Del Rio)
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An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness

U.S Air Force Maj. Jessica Knizel, Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General and Wing Surgeon, 492nd Special Operations Wing, participates in a Special Operations Forces Medical Skills Development training at Hurlburt Field, Florida, 2025. This training prepares medical Airmen embedded in Special Operations units to provide care in austere environments. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Knizel)
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An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness

U.S Air Force Maj. Jessica Knizel, Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner Advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General and Wing Surgeon, 492nd Special Operations Wing, participates in a “fini flight” at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 2023. The fini flight is a traditional ceremony marking an aircrew member’s final flight or departure from a unit. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Knizel)
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Air Force physical therapist strengthens readiness at Osan Air Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist technician, demonstrates how to perform a conventional barbell deadlift during and outreach for Soldiers at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, April 25, 2025. (Photo courtesy from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka)
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Air Force physical therapist strengthens readiness at Osan Air Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist technician, receives an award with members of the 51st Medical Group during a ceremony at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka)
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Air Force physical therapist strengthens readiness at Osan Air Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist technician, guides an individual through a strength and conditioning exercise during an Advanced Physical Training Leader course at Osan Air Base, South Korea, April 15, 2025. (Photo courtesy from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan VanArtsdalen, Air Command and Staff College fellow, and Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, pose for a photo with their two children during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 10, 2024. Over 16 years of active duty, Melissa has served as a warrior, healer and leader. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, and current Mrs. Alabama International, poses for a portrait highlighting her dual roles in healthcare and service at Birmingham, Alabama, May 29, 2025. Over her 16-year career, VanArtsdalen has served as a physician assistant, medical officer and mentor to countless Airmen. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, crowned Mrs. Alabama International, waves to the crowd at a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game in Montgomery, Alabama, June 11, 2025. The Mrs. International competition emphasizes community impact and public speaking, with 50% of the score based on interview performance. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, and Maj. Ryan VanArtsdalen, Air Command and Staff College fellow, spend time with their children and family dog in Prattville, Alabama, June 26, 2025. The dual-military couple has served a combined 37 years on active duty and co-founded a nonprofit supporting mental wellness in the military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera)
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168th Medical Group Prepares at Alpena CRTC for High-Stakes Missions

Tech. Sgt. Jazzmin Tristan, a Public Health technician with the 168th Wing, along with other Air National Guard counterparts, set a light trap to monitor mosquito activity during field training at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, June 2025. The trap is used to collect data critical for assessing vector-borne disease risks in deployed environments as part of force health protection measures.
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168th Medical Group Prepares at Alpena CRTC for High-Stakes Missions

Tech. Sgt. Jazzmin Tristan, a Public Health technician with the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, and her Air National Guard counterparts test a water sample for potential biological and chemical hazards during field training at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, June 2025. The testing supports environmental health surveillance and ensures the safety of water sources in deployed environments.
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168th Medical Group Prepares at Alpena CRTC for High-Stakes Missions

Airmen from the 168th Wing Medical Group, along with their counterparts from other Air National Guard units, conduct radiation monitoring during field training at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, June 2025. The training enhances the unit’s ability to detect and respond to radiological threats in deployed or contingency environments.
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Official Portrait

This is the official portrait of Col. (Dr.) Lidia S. Ilcus.
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Beyond the uniform: AFMS veterans’ commitment to service

Cristina Simmers, U.S. Space Force medical standards program manager, poses with the Space Force Medical Operations Directorate team during a celebration for U.S. Space Force Col. Lidia Ilcus, June 2025. (Courtesy photo from Cristina Simmers)
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Beyond the uniform: AFMS veterans’ commitment to service

Cristina Simmers, medical standards program manager for the U.S. Space Force Medical Operations Directorate, poses with U.S. Space Force Col. Lidia Ilcus, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Collins, U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Henderson, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Getahun Mhiretie during a team meeting, Falls Church, Virginia, June 2025. (Courtesy photo from Cristina Simmers) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out a badge)
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Beyond the uniform: AFMS veterans’ commitment to service

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sharon Bannister who served as Air Combat Command surgeon general, attends as a guest panelist for a Leadership Reimagined event at the Military Women’s Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 31, 2025. (Courtesy photo from retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Shannon Bannister)
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Aviation meets medicine: A flight surgeon’s lifelong journey

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Borchardt takes a photo while flying a Northrop T-38 talon aircraft at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, 2014. (Photo courtesy from U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Borchardt)
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Aviation meets medicine: A flight surgeon’s lifelong journey

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Borchardt poses with fellow flight surgeon and fighter pilot U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jay “Bones” Flottmann, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia 2015. (Photo courtesy from U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Borchardt)
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