An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
HomeNewsPhotos

 

 

 

Clear Filters | 281 - 300 of 326 results

Medical Air War College graduate receives Wright Brothers Officership Award

Col. Cheryl Lowry, a member for the Air Force Medical Service, was hard at work in her Air War College seminar prior to graduation. Col. Lowry's efforts were recognized with the Wright Brothers Officership Award that she received upon Air War College graduation on May 22, 2014 at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. The Wright Brothers Officership Award is awarded by the AWC Commandant to the student who makes the most significant contributions to the college's educational objectives and who demonstrated the top professional leadership, officership, and educational achievement. (Courtesy Photo)
Details Download

Joint medical leaders visit AOR

Col. Gary Walker, commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Medical Group, Bagram Airfield, leads the visiting joint team, from left, Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr.; Rear Adm. Forrest Faison III, Navy Deputy Surgeon General; Maj. Gen. Nadja West, Joint Staff Surgeon to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Maj. Gen. Mark Ediger, Deputy Air Force Surgeon General; and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Jonathan Woodson during their visit to Bagram Airfield in May. The team visited several medical facilities during their tour of the AOR May 3-10 to talk with front-line medical teams and observe medical operations.
Details Download

Maj. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Air Force Nurse Corps Chief

Maj. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Air Force Nurse Corps Chief (Air Force photo)
Details Download

AF Surgeon General testifies at HAC-D hearing

Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis (far left) joined his medical counterparts as witnesses before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense, on April 2, to discuss the Defense Health Program. Questions from the committee centered on changes to the TRICARE benefit fee structure, the integrated electronic health record, medical research, and mental health. Gen. Travis' comments focused on the need to be ready for the next war -- by expanding training platforms with civilian partners, through human performance initiatives that include the new type of warrior who serves remotely, and by funding medical research. He stated, "Protecting research data is just so important." From left to right are Travis; VADM Matthew Nathan, Navy Surgeon General; and Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, Army Surgeon General. Not pictured is Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, who also participated in the hearing. (Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Carlin Leslie)
Details Download

AMA honors former Air Force Surgeon General with top government service award

The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented retired Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton, Jr., M.D., former Surgeon General of the United State Air Force, the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Dr. Carlton was selected for the AMA's top government service award for his contribution to improving military trauma care and survival rates for injured members of the Armed Forces. (Courtesy Photo)
Details Download

AMA honors former Air Force Surgeon General with top government service award

The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented retired Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton, Jr., M.D., former Surgeon General of the United State Air Force, the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Dr. Carlton was selected for the AMA's top government service award for his contribution to improving military trauma care and survival rates for injured members of the Armed Forces.(courtesy photo)
Details Download

AMA Honors Former Air Force Surgeon General with Top Government Service Award

The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented retired Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton, Jr., M.D., former Surgeon General of the United State Air Force, the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Dr. Carlton was selected for the AMA’s top government service award for his contribution to improving military trauma care and survival rates for injured members of the Armed Forces. (AF Photo)
Details Download

U.S. Air Force and Israeli Defense Force Surgeons General sign collaboration agreement

The Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis and his counterpart in the Israeli Defense Force, Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Yitshak Kreiss, signed an agreement Feb. 5 in Israel to reaffirm their mutual commitment to collaboration between the Air Force Medical Service and the IDF Medical Corps.
Details Download

Air Force Medical Service announces new senior enlisted advisor

Chief Master Sgt. E. Jason Pace will assume the new position this spring as the 7th Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, and Enlisted Corps Chief and will act as the lead senior enlisted advisor for the Air Force Medical Service. (Courtesy Photo)
Details Download

Former AFMS senior enlisted leaders visit the Defense Health Headquarters

During the Air Force Medical Service's senior leader visit to the Defense Health Headquarters, current and former medical enlisted corps chiefs had the opportunity to discuss the current state of the AFMS on Jan. 10, 2014. Individuals in photo from left to right are retired Chief Master Sgt. Mark Withers, retired Chief Master Sgt. David Bayliss, Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lambing and retired Chief Master Sgt. Charlie Cole. (U. S. Air Force photo by Jon Stock)
Details Download

Former AFMS senior leaders visit the Defense Health Headquarters

During the Air Force Medical Service's senior leader visit to the Defense Health Headquarters, current and former Air Force surgeon's general had the opportunity to discuss the current state of the AFMS on Jan. 10, 2014. Individuals in photo from left to right are retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles Bruce Green, retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) George Peach Taylor, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Edgar Anderson, retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Paul Carlton, Jr. and retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James Roudebush. (U. S. Air Force photo by Jon Stock)
Details Download

Former Air Force Surgeon General passes away

Retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Paul W. Myers, former Air Force Surgeon General, passed away of natural causes on Nov. 25, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. (DoD Photo)
Details Download

Air Force Medical Support Agency change of command ceremony

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Ediger, Deputy Air Force Surgeon General, officiates the Air Force Medical Support Agency change of command ceremony of Brig. Gen. James J. Carroll, the former commander at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va. on Sept. 26, 2013. General Carroll also served as the 16th Biomedical Sciences Corps chief and Assistant Surgeon General for Modernization, where he oversaw daily operations of the Modernization Directorate for requirements, aerospace medicine and information management and technology for the AFMS. Brig. Gen. James E. McClain has taken command of AFMSA and other duties during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo / Jon Stock)
Details Download

Air Force Medical Support Agency change of command ceremony

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Ediger, Deputy Air Force Surgeon General, officiates the promotion and change of command ceremony of Brig. Gen. James E. McClain, the new Commander, Air Force Medical Support Agency, at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va. on Sept. 26, 2013. General McClain also will serve as the 17th Biomedical Sciences Corps chief and Assistant Surgeon General for Modernization, where he oversees daily operations of the Modernization Directorate for requirements, aerospace medicine and information management and technology for the AFMS. (U.S. Air Force photo / Jon Stock)
Details Download

Air Force welcomes new Nurse Corps chief

Maj. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, Medical Force Development and Chief of the Nurse Corps, is promoted from colonel during a ceremony on Aug. 12, 2013 at Bolling Air Force Base, Md. (Photo by Jon Stock, U.S. Air Force)
Details Download

Air Force welcomes new Nurse Corps chief

Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis officiates the promotion of Maj. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, Medical Force Development and Chief of the Nurse Corps, during a ceremony on Aug. 12, 2013 at Bolling Air Force Base, Md. (Photo by Jon Stock, U.S. Air Force)
Details Download

15th Chief of Nurse Corps retires Aug. 9, 2013

Retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, former Air Force Surgeon General, officiates the retirement of Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Siniscalchi, 15th Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, Medical Force Development and Chief of the Nurse Corps, during a ceremony on Aug. 9, 2013 at Bolling Air Force Base, Md. (Photo by Larine Barr, U.S. Air Force)
Details Download

Air Force Medical Service goes green and receives top energy award

The AFMS was awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award on March 26, 2013 in Washington D.C. due to Air Force-wide efforts to reduce energy consumption in medical facilities by 10% to save an estimated $3.3 million in taxpayer dollars. (Courtesy Photo)
Details Download

Air Force Medical Service goes green and receives top energy award

Brig. Gen. James J. Carroll, Commander, Air Force Medical Support Agency, Ms. Elizabeth Craig, Director of Energy Star program and Mr. Chuck Farmer, Air Force Medical Support Agency – Health Facilities Division, pose while the Air Force Medical Service accepts their ENERGY STAR award. The AFMS was awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Partner of the Year award on March 26, 2013 in Washington D.C. due to Air Force-wide efforts to reduce energy consumption in medical facilities by 10% to save an estimated $3.3 million in taxpayer dollars. (Courtesy Photo)
Details Download

Top military Medics, Corpsmen and Pararescuemen honored at civilian gala

Top military Medics, Corpsmen and Pararescuemen were honored during the annual Armed Services YMCA Annual Angels of the Battlefield Gala on March 19, 2013 in Washington D.C. The Armed Services YMCA works with the military services to select outstanding Medics, Corpsmen and Pararescuemen from active-duty, Reserve and Guard units who accept the awards on behalf of their fellow service members for their dedication and commitment to service. (Courtesy Photo)
Details Download