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Medical techniques explained

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. April White, left, 932nd Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, helps explain the methods for taking care of babies and small children during a refresher class at the 932nd Medical Group, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 6, 2018. Previously, she was presented with a chief's coin by Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly, Command Chief, Air Force Reserve Command, for being a standout Airman and for her self-improvements and positive attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Joint Air Force, Army team enhances Afghanistan rescue mission

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepares to move a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, March 6, 2018. Army aircrews and Air Force Guardian Angel teams conducted the exercise to build teamwork and practice procedures as they provide joint personnel recovery capability, aiding in the delivery of decisive airpower for U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gregory Brook)
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Schriever displays readiness during exercise

James Kuhn, Jerry Quintana, and Jon Rinesmith, firefighters with the Schriever Air Force Base Fire Department, tend to an exercise victim during Opinicus Vista 18-1 at Schriever Air Force Base, CO, March 6, 2018. The 50th Space Wing Inspector General’s office conducted OV 18-1 to evaluate the wing’s first responders’ ability to respond to an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers)
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Three Nellis Air Force Base Airmen display bravery and heroism during the tragic Las Vegas shooting

Staff Sgt Alyson Venegas, Senior Airmen Linda Wilson, and Senior Airman Logan Bennett, 99th Medical Group Aerospace Medical Technicians, stand with CMSgt Steven Cum, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force (CMEF) and Enlisted Corps Chief, Office of the Surgeon General. U.S. Air Force, CMSgt Tracy Washington, and CMSgt John Yun at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev., March 1, 2018. Venegas, Wilson, and Bennett attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 1, 2017, when a gunman opened fire on concert-goers, causing the deadliest mass casualty incident in modern American history. While under continuous fire, Venegas, Wilson, and Bennett provided lifesaving trauma interventions to victims of the mass casualty shooting. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Air Force Trials

Approximately 150 athletes hold their hands over their hearts during the singing of the national anthem during the 5th Annual Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials opening ceremony at the Warrior Fitness Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2018. The trials are an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously ill and injured military members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Advancements in telehealth help Airmen improve their access to healthcare (Telehealth-TOL Secure Messaging)

Advancements in telehealth services have made it easier and more convenient for patients to access the healthcare services they need. The Air Force Medical Service has used advancements in telehealth to offer patients a wide variety of services such as secured messaging with their healthcare team, and virtual appointments with specialists that can be accessed from anywhere. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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HH-60s train over the NTTR

A pararescueman repels out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, during training on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 22, 2018. Pararescuemen are highly trained experts who perform rescues in every type of terrain and partake in every part of the mission. From search and rescue and combat support to providing emergency medical treatment, parerescuemen ensure every mission is a successful one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)
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An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

Then Senior Master Sgt. Chad Caden, the chief enlisted manager with the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, relies on a crutch during his Chief Induction ceremony in Hampton, Va., February 2017, nearly 2 months after receiving an amputation on his right leg due to a bone disease called Osteonecrosis. Osteonecrosis caused Caden’s foot to lose blood flow and resulted in bone decay. This bone disease went undiagnosed for years while Caden experienced debilitating pain that significantly impacted his ability to work. (Courtesy photo)
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An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Caden, the chief enlisted manager with the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, takes his first mountain bike ride with his prosthetic leg in Austin, Texas. (Courtesy photo)
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An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Caden, the chief enlisted manager with the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, was able to go hiking in South Carolina in July 2017, nearly 7 months after receiving an amputation on his right leg. After years of pain, Caden was diagnosed with Osteonecrosis in his right foot, which caused a loss of blood flow to his foot and resulting in bone decay. Caden received his amputation on Dec. 27, 2016 to get rid of the pain, minimize the chance of the bone disease spreading, and increase his chance of returning to an active lifestyle. (Courtesy photo)
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An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Caden, the chief enlisted manager with the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, hikes with his new prosthesis in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park in Arlington, Va., April 2017. (Courtesy photo)
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Sgt. Severin

Master Sgt. Sherwin Severin stretches his neck during wrestling practice at the U.S. Air Force Wrestling Team training camp at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 19, 2018. Severin will compete in the Armed Forces Championship at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Martyn)
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Master Sgt. Tara Bryant, 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE technician, inspects equipment before a flight during exercise COPE NORTH 2018, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2018. COPE NORTH 18 allows U.S. and allied forces to practice humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts to prepare for and recover from the devastating effects of natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juan Torres Chardon)
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Vet clinic helps make happy, healthy pets

Senior Airman Katherine Walters, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, and her German Shepherd, Jodi, have been utilizing the Scott Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Estevez)
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Airman, Warrior

Senior Airman Karah Behrend, Air Force Wounded Warrior, poses for a portrait with her recurve bow that she practices with at Fort George G. Meade, Md., Feb. 7, 2018. Behrend was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) in 2015. She became an Air Force Wounded Warrior in 2016 and is competing in the 2018 Wounded Warriors team trial for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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CST/TCCC: training to survive

Fake blood rests on the hands of Airman 1st Class Andruw Reyes, 23d Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection technician, during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 14, 2018. The training is designed to teach Airmen how to apply critical life-saving skills while engaged in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
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Capt. Laura Pfledderer, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron social worker, and her daughter Isabella, showcase their yoga skills during Fit Family Fun Day at the PowerHaus Fitness Center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 10, 2018. Pfledderer and her daughter led a beginner’s yoga class during the event to teach various relaxation techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson)
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USAFSAM, 88 FSS first in DOD to use injury and human performance prediction equipment

Darryn Bryant, a research physiologist at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, performs a squat with twist for assessment by the Dynamic Athletic Research Institute 3D biomakerless system. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the only base in the Department of Defense researching the many capabilities of the DARI system along with assessing Airmen who may be prone to musculoskeletal injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Harrington)
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The 86th Dental Squadron knows the drill

Staff Sgt. Ashley Majewski, 86th Dental Squadron oral preventative assistant, cleans the teeth of Senior Airman Jordan Burge, 86th Munitions Squadron tactical air munition rapid response package technician, during a routine appointment at the dental clinic on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 8, 2018. Last year, the 86th DS had 9,304 active duty Air Force exams, 43,690 patient visits, and a total of 132,916 procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer)
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Combat acupuncture

Maj. (Dr.) Jennifer Salguero 377th Medical Group, family practice clinic medical director, performs combat acupuncture on Jim Fisher, 377th Air Base Wing public affairs specialist, at the 377th Medical Group building in Albuquerque, N.M., Feb. 7, 2018. Whereas traditional acupuncture involves needles placed within 12 zones all throughout the body, Battlefield Acupuncture is a form of auricular acupuncture in which needles are placed only on the surface of the ear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)
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