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81st DS hosts 9th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Iva Phan, 81st Dental Squadron dental assistant, places toothbrushes in bags for military children during the 9th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at the dental clinic inside the Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 15, 2019. The event was held in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month and included free dental exams, radiographs, and cleanings for children age two and older. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Physical Therapy keeps pilots right for flight

A U.S. Air Force Airman performs a physical therapy exercise with an elastic band at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 12, 2019. The 51st Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy office implemented a post-flight checklist to minimize the effects of flying. This includes aiding recovery for pilots due to the prolonged sitting while flying aircraft and dealing with gravitational forces from maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
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The frontline of healthcare

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kathryn Dobbs, an aerospace medical technician assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, checks an Airman’s heart rate during an incentive flight physical at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 1, 2019. The 180th FW deployed more than 130 Airmen and 10 F-16s to Patrick in an effort to enhance flying operations and readiness capabilities often hindered by harsh winter weather at home-station in Northwest Ohio. Incentive flights are special flights provided to outstanding Airmen who continually go above and beyond in their primary duties. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)
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SOF medical element strengthen capabilities in exercises

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Thompson, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron SOF medical element, participates in a joint exercise with 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 18, 2019. Responsibilities for SOFME include ensuring the health and well-being of operational members, conducting casualty evacuations, and providing medical expertise and advice to commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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AF Surgeon General tours Langley

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, tour medical facilities at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 9, 2019. They spoke about readiness revitalization at various stops, which included Langley’s intensive care unit, flight medicine unit, logistics warehouse, and dental and family medicine clinics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)
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Biomedical Sciences Corps provides life-saving care in Afghanistan

The U.S. Air Force recognizes January 28 through February 1 as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week. With 15 different career fields composed of officers and enlisted Airmen, BSC is the most diverse corps in the Air Force. Seven of these career fields are represented at Bagram’s Craig Joint Theater Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rito Smith)
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Melting pot of the medical group

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Carver, 49th Medical Group optometrist, conducts a vision exam for Maj. Christopher Vance, 9th Attack Squadron instructor pilot, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 23, 2019. The 49th MDG Optometry Clinic’s primary mission is to perform annual eye exams for the base community, as well as screenings for diabetics and fittings for glasses and contact lenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)
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Wilford Hall Warfighter Laser Surgery Center

A patient receives small incision lenticule extraction treatment at the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Jan. 15, 2019. SMILE treatment is one of three laser surgeries performed to enhance a warfighter’s vision. Surgeons at WHASC Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center executed the center’s 50,000th surgery since opening in 2000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Mancuso)
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19th MDG practices aeromedical evacuation tactics

Airmen from the 19th Medical Group litter-carry a simulated patient onto a C-130J during an aeromedical evacuation training mission at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Jan. 24, 2019. The training provided 19th MDG Airmen with hands-on training of airlift and aeromedical evacuation tactics, supporting rapid global mobility to respond to humanitarian or wartime requests to safeguard lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Little Rock warriors return from deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Rugliese, 61st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gets his blood drawn as part of the in-processing checklist at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Jan. 22, 2019. In-processing after deploying allows Team Little Rock staff to ensure Airmen are fit to fight, as well as identify any new concerns prior to having time to reintegrate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Irvin)
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A U.S. Air Force special operations force medical element works with Royal Danish Air Force medical personnel to treat patients aboard a C-146 Dornier aircraft at Hurlburt Field, Fla., during flight operations for casualty evacuation and critical care training as part of exercise Emerald Warrior 19, Jan. 17, 2019. Emerald Warrior provides annual realistic and relevant pre-deployment training, encompassing multiple joint operating areas. This training prepares special operations forces, conventional force enablers, partner nations, and interagency elements to integrate with and execute full-spectrum special operations in a complex and uncertain irregular warfare security environment, and uses aspects of live, virtual, and constructive training assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yannick Sharras (left), 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Senior Airman Larry Nice, 86th AES medical technician, prepare a patient for medical evacuation aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 23, 2019. During the training, members underwent emergency medical scenarios, including treatment for patients suffering worsening health conditions, cardiac emergencies, aircraft decompression, and emergency ditching. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Esau)
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Fighting enamel cruelty

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Walter, a 354th Dental Flight dentist, inspects a patient’s teeth at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 16, 2019. Dentistry is a vital part of keeping Airmen fit to fight, as dental conditions likely to result in a dental emergency within a year can prevent Airmen from deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eric M. Fisher)
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SOF medical element strengthen capabilities in exercises

Security Forces Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron prepare to move a wounded Soldier to a safe location during a mass casualty exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 14, 2019. The 27th SOSFS participated in a mass casualty exercise with medical personnel to train on clearing hostile locations, while escorting wounded Soldiers to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gage Daniel)
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Airmen counter ailments across AFCENT AOR

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Thoney Douangnoy (left), 379th Expeditionary Medical Group pharmacy operations NCO in charge, prepares compounded intravenous medications in the pharmacy at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2019. Airmen prepare compounded IV medications for inpatient and air-evacuated patients, with the practice performed in an IV hood to ensure product sterility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Airmen counter ailments across AFCENT AOR

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Keyes, outgoing 379th Expeditionary Medical Group pharmacy services NCO in charge, counts pills at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2019. Airmen from the 379th EMDG pharmacy dispense medications to military personnel as part of the over-the-counter medication program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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AF Surgeon General, CMEF visit 380th EMDG

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, AF Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Cum, Chief of Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, pose with two Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group during an all-call at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2018. The Airmen were coined because of their outstanding performance and contribution to the 380th Air Expeditonary Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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AF Surgeon General, CMEF visit 380th EMDG

U.S. Air Force Capt. Geoffrey McLeod, assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group, asks Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, AF Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Cum, Chief of Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, a question during an all-call at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2018. Questions regarding joint-service training and medical readiness were answered during the all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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AF Surgeon General, CMEF visit 380th EMDG

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Steven Cum, Chief of Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, speaks to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2018. Cum is the personal advisor to the USAF Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 total force medical enlisted community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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AF Surgeon General, CMEF visit 380th EMDG

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, speaks to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2018. Hogg has authority to commit resources worldwide for the AF Medical Service, to make decisions affecting the delivery of medical services, and to develop plans, programs and procedures to support worldwide medical service missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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