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An AFMS Look Back at December 2019

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Welch, physician’s assistant assigned to the 149th Medical Group, participated in a response evaluation exercise during the Texas National Guard’s 6th CERFP Task Force in Round Rock, Texas, Dec. 7, 2019.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Agustin Salazar)
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Texas National Guard's 6th CERFP Task Force participates in evaluation exercise

(from left) Capt. Gabriela Torres, Capt. Denise Rodriguez, and Capt. Araceli Vazquez, trauma nurses assigned to the 149th Medical Det-1, simulate providing medical treatment to a role player during the Texas National Guard's 6th CERFP Task Force evaluation exercise in Round Rock, Texas, Dec. 7, 2019. The 6th CERFP is made up of Texas Air and Army National Guard members who may be called upon to assist first responders within FEMA region 6. These regions include Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Agustin Salazar)
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Texas National Guard's 6th CERFP Task Force participates in evaluation exercise

U.S. Air Force Kathryn Klein, right, an aerospace medical service specialist with 182nd Medical Group, Illinois Air National Guard, administers an influenza vaccination during drill weekend at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Dec. 8, 2019. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, and the best prevention is getting a flu vaccine each year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Paul R. Helmig II)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service gathered together at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 2-5, 2019. Leaders discussed the readiness, relevance, and resilience of the medical force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)
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Pacific Tri-Service General Surgeons Perform The First Surgeries at BDAACH

After the huddle, the Army, Navy and Air Force surgeons and Physician Assistant met with the hospital command team. (Left to Right) Col. Alfonso Alarcon, Orthopedic Surgeon at BDAACH, Maj, Harry Aubin, General Surgeon at BDAACH, Command Sgt. Maj. Nicole Haines, the hospital senior enlisted advisor, Capt. Christopher Ng, Air Force General Surgeon with 51st MDG, Maj. Eric de la Cruz, Chief of General Surgery at BDAACH, LCDR Paul Lewis and LCDR Dan Sanford, General Surgeons with 3rd Medical Battalion, Navy, Maj. John Fletcher, General Surgeon at BDAACH, Col. Andrew L. Landers, Hospital Commander, and Capt. Steven Maya, Air Force Physician Assistant with 51st MDG. (Courtesy photo by Inkyeong Yun)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, left, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, speak during a question and answer session at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Erik Waldrip, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, speaks at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. Waldrip described what it takes to be involved with the Special Operations Forces Medical Element. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wes Parker, a logistician with the 633rd Medical Group, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, speaks at the at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. Parker discussed his recent deployment to Djibouti and the role of logistics in supporting medics in a deployed setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, speak during a question and answer session at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, speaks at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. Murphy provided a leadership perspective on suicide prevention and how the Air Force provides resources and support to its Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

(from left) Brig. Gen. Paul Friedrichs, Joint Staff Surgeon, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Navy Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland, Army Deputy Surgeon General, and Mr. Guy Kiyokawa, Deputy Director, Defense Health Agency, speak at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. The panel discussed the importance of embracing change and focusing on becoming an even more medically ready force. “As the Military Health System evolves, it is important that we are all moving in the same direction,” said Hogg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright welcomed senior leaders at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Wright touched on the role leadership plays in reducing suicide rates, Airmen fitness, and changes to policies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. (Ret) Israel Del Toro speaks at the at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. Fourteen years ago, Del Toro was injured in a blast that caused third degree burns on 80% of his body. Del Toro shared how his burns made him stronger. “Every time I got knocked down, I didn’t get up on my own. I had teammates who were there to help me back up,” said Del Toro. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Director of Staff, Headquarters Air Force, spoke to leaders at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Van Ovost expressed appreciation for medics and acknowledged the importance they have in generating combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Jeffrey, left, storage and distribution noncommissioned officer in charge, 81st Medical Support Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and Senior Airman Misty A. Richmond, center, public health technician, 52nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, stand with Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Jeffrey and Richmond were honored as Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Every year, Air Force officials select and recognize the service’s top 12 enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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AF Surgeon General visits 11 MDG

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, watches decontamination training at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 14, 2019. The training was held to help promote readiness and prepare medical Airmen for real life situations. (U.S. Air Photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)
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DoD adds fentanyl to drug testing panel

Master Sgt. Jason Maldonado, 436th Air Wing Drug Demand Reduction Program collector, signs an Airman in for testing November 8, 2019. All U.S. service members are subject to random urinalysis testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)
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DoD adds fentanyl to drug testing panel

An Airman from the 436th Air Wing inspects a bottle before being asked to provide a urine sample November 8, 2019. The DoD has a zero tolerance policy for the illegal or improper use of drugs by service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)
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DoD adds fentanyl to drug testing panel

Master Sgt. Jason Maldonado, 436th Air Wing Drug Demand Reduction Program collector, seals a urine sample in the bottle November 8, 2019. The samples are then inspected and packed before being shipped out to be tested at the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory at Lackland AFB, Texas, for any potential drugs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)
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DoD adds fentanyl to drug testing panel

Avonda Johnson, 436th Air Wing Drug Testing Program Administrative manager, preps a urine sample for be shipped for testing November 8, 2019. The samples are shipped to the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)
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