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Aeromedical Evacuation team provides in-air care

U.S. Air Force Capt. Maria Vazquez, 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, tests an oxygen mask in preparation for an AE mission April 19, 2015 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. 455 EAES Airmen are charged with the responsibility of evacuating the sick and wounded from Central Command to higher echelons of medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Amstutz/released)
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Aeromedical Evacuation team provides in-air care

U.S. Air Force Capt. Maria Vazquez, 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, performs functions checks on medical equipment in preparation for an AE mission April 19, 2015 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. 455 EAES Airmen are charged with the responsibility of evacuating the sick and wounded from Central Command to higher echelons of medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Amstutz/released)
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TAAC-Air advisors provide C-130 medevac training to Afghan medics

Two Afghan National Army flight medics carry a litter, or stretcher, from the back of a C-130H Hercules during a simulated medical evacuation flight at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, July 9, 2015. The Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air (TAAC-Air) advisors provide weekly training to the ANA and Afghan air force to further develop and grow their fight medics’ capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eydie Sakura)
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TAAC-Air advisors provide C-130 medevac training to Afghan medics

Master Sgt. Matthew Scott (left) points out to an Afghan National Army flight medic the importance of measurement and balance in the metal stanchions in the back of a C-130H Hercules at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, July 9, 2015. Scott is an aeromedical evacuation technician and emergency room manager at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., who is currently the senior enlisted adviser at the nearby NATO clinic in Kabul. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eydie Sakura)
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TAAC-Air advisers provide C-130 medevac training to Afghan medics

Col. (Dr.) Sarady Tan, Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air (TAAC-Air) command surgeon general (center ground), uses his feet to push open a medical litter, or stretcher, to use during training in the back of a C-130H Hercules at Hamid Karzai International Airport, July 9, 2015. Tan is deployed to Kabul from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Eydie Sakura/released)
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Next generation of prosthetics restore capabilities and even a sense of touch

Future generations of prosthetics could include sensors that send signals back to the brain so amputees can feel with their artificial fingers. Photo courtesy Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (DARPA/JHUAPL).
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How to Make Your Own Ice Packs and Heat Packs

A bit of creativity can turn everyday items into low-cost and effective home remedies
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8 Common PT injuries

Here is a list of eight of the most common PT injuries and steps you can take to avoid them. With these steps in mind, you might just end up passing that next PT test with flying colors.
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Wilford Hall ER closed, UCC handles only minor medical issues

Senior Airman Brittany Prichett takes Airman 1st Class Ronald Frost's blood pressure July 12 in the new Urgent Care Center at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The UCC replaced the Wilford Hall emergency room which closed July 1, 2011. The UCC treats acute minor illnesses and injuries and is not equipped or staffed to handle serious cases. Patients with more severe issues should seek emergency medical care at Brooke Army Medical Center on Ft. Sam Houston or at the nearest emergency room. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SSgt Josie Walck)
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Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Cody Dugger helps his son, Jaxon, put on a flight helmet equipped with nightvision goggles at the 97th Operations Support Squadron, June 26, 2015. Jaxon was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma when he was two years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak/Released)
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Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past

Master Sgt. Vernon Davenport has the tattoo of his late grandfather, J.D. Davenport, a World War II and Korean War veteran, to symbolize their close relationship during his childhood. Davenport was abused and neglected by his parents and spent the summers with his grandparents, who helped raise him before they passed. Davenport is the first sergeant of the 35th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past

Master Sgt. Vernon Davenport, 35th Communications Squadron first sergeant, was neglected, molested and abused as a child growing up in backcountry Oklahoma. He kept quiet about his story for decades but decided to open up with the hope that it might help other Airmen through tough times in their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Family of fallen Airman visits clinic bearing his name

Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid, a former first sergeant at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, died in a C-130 plane crash en route to Honduras in 1985. A clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas and the Airman Leadership School on Shaw AFB are now named in his honor. (Courtesy photo)
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Family of fallen Airman visits clinic bearing his name

Lt. Col. Christopher Hudson, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, explains the 559th Medical Group mission to the Reid family at the Reid Health Services Center May 14, 2015 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Reid clinic was named in honor of Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid, a former first sergeant who was killed in a C-130 plane crash in 1985. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chelsea Browning)
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Family of fallen Airman visits clinic bearing his name

Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid, a former first sergeant at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, died in a C-130 plane crash en route to Honduras in 1985. A clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas and the Airman Leadership School on Shaw AFB are now named in his honor. (Courtesy photo)
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36th MDOS ensures dental readiness for Airmen

Staff Sgt. Yuxiong Liang, 36th Medical Operations Squadron dental lab technician, performs a crown fabrication May 11, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Dental lab technicians spend their days fabricating anything from crowns to dentures and athletic mouth guards to ensure the health and readiness of Andersen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot/Released)
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36th MDOS ensures dental readiness for Airmen

Staff Sgt. Yuxiong Liang, 36th Medical Operations Squadron dental lab technician, pours investment, or liquid stone, at a slow pace to let air out to ensure bubbles aren’t trapped in a final crown mold May 11, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The dental clinic here consists of three elements – support, clinical and a dental lab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot/Released)
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36th MDOS ensures dental readiness for Airmen

Capt. (Dr.) Nicole Catarino, 36th Medical Operations Squadron general dentist, grabs a tool during a scaling and root planing treatment May 11, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The team of 18 dentists and technicians work together to ensure every active duty member at Andersen AFB has a fresh smile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot/Released)
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36th MDOS ensures dental readiness for Airmen

Capt. (Dr.) Nicole Catarino, 36th Medical Operations Squadron general dentist, performs a periodontal evaluation May 11, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In addition to working on patient’s mouths, the dental flight also provides tips to Airmen to prevent additional visits to the dentists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot/Released)
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Financial officer earns top honors for leadership, health care contributions

Lt. Col. Craig Keyes (second from the right) was presented the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award by members of the American College of Healthcare Executives on March 17, 2015. The Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent's Award recognizes the best Air Force lieutenant colonel, senior master sergeant or chief master sergeant, who is board certified by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and is currently or has previously served in positions with executive-level responsibilities. (Courtesy Photo)
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