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Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General

Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, photographed in his office at the Pentagon, July 8, 2016. Ediger retires from the Air Force, June 1, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

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State of the AFMS

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- Medical personnel applaud as Ahmad, a 14-year-old Iraqi victim of a mortar explosion, leaves the Air Force Theater Hospital here Sept. 17, 2009, after spending more than a month recovering from his injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Norris)

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Overcoming the shadow of death

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, points to scarring on his left wrist on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya attempted to commit suicide twice at a young age. He now shares his story occasionally to the public, encouraging struggling Airmen to seek help and be resilient.

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Overcoming the shadow of death

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, stares out the window of his work center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya attempted suicide twice after the death of both his parents. He now shares his story in an effort to help Airmen open up about struggles and bounce back from their challenges.

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, holds up a picture of him and his younger brother, Thana, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya, who attempted to commit suicide twice, draws inspiration from his brother to remain resilient and encourages Airmen to open up about their struggles.

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A&FRC hosts Operation Hero

Airman 1st Class Chante Birdlong, 81st Medical Operations Squadron administration technician, administers juice to Madison Maxey, daughter of Kristen Maxey, during Operation Hero March 18, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The activities at the event were designed to help children better understand what their parents do when they deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A&FRC hosts Operation Hero

Tech. Sgt. Oscar Rodriguez, 81st Medical Support Squadron command support staff NCO in charge, demonstrates how to apply a bandage to Keesler families during Operation Hero March 18, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The activities at the event were designed to help children better understand what their parents do when they deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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X-ray technologists puts people first

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Dennis, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostics imaging technologist, performs an x-ray on a patient, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 21, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 633rd SGCS radiology department are equipped with the technology needed to provide images, assisting doctors in performing diagnosis and giving trusted care to patients in the medical clinic, surgical department and emergency room, 24 hours a day.

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TSOMPT Fellowship March 2017

The Air Force Tactical Sports and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship staff, faculty and current fellows. From left to right: Lt. Col. Joel Dixon (Assistant Fellowship Program Director), Capt. (Dr.) Joshua Shumway (Fellow in Training), Dr. Eric Wilson (Fellowship Program Director), Maj. (Dr.) Ronald Miller (Fellow in Training), Dave The Skeleton (Fellowship Senior Training Aid), Dr. Derek Vraa (Fellowship Senior Faculty Member)

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Laboratory Airman leads by example, receives award

Staff Sgt. Eileen Grizzard, 56th Medical Support Squadron NCO in charge of specimen processing, poses for a portrait March 9, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Grizzard was recently awarded ‘Laboratory Airman of the Year,’ an Air Force Medical Service Award that recognizes top medical service performers Air Force-wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Cook)

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Air Force surgeon general visits 354th MDG

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, the Air Force surgeon general, observes a parasitic slide through a microscope March 10, 2017 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Ediger toured the 354th Medical Group facility to gain a better understanding of Eielson’s medical forces and of the challenges presented in its unique environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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Air Force surgeon general visits 354th MDG

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, the Air Force surgeon general, Kathleen Lelevier, the 354th Medical Group bioenvironmental water program manager, and Chief Master Sgt. Edward Pace, the Medical Enlisted Forces chief, pose for a photo, March 10, 2017 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Ediger recognized Lelevier for her commitment to improving local water supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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Air Force surgeon general visits 354th MDG

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, the Air Force surgeon general, speaks with Capt. Steven Miresse, a 354th Medical Group health care integrator, March 10, 2017 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Ediger entered the Air Force in 1985 and has served as the Aerospace Medicine Consultant to the Air Force surgeon general, commanded two medical groups and served as command surgeon for three major commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eric M. Fisher)

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U.S. Service members train Rwanda Defense Force Members to use High Fidelity Medical Modeling and Simulation Center

The Defense Institute of Medical Operations partnered with the Rwandan Defense Force last month for to complete phase three of a project to create Rwanda's first High Fidelity Medical Modeling and Simulation Center, located at the Rwandan Military Hospital. The medical simulation center will help equip military personnel with necessary skills to save the lives of peacekeepers injured while on U.N. missions, and will also serve as a tool to strengthen the general health system in the Rwanda. Over three weeks, the DIMO team certified 28 RDF personnel in International Trauma Life Support, and conducted “train the trainer” courses, so that six RDF personnel are now qualified as potential instructors. Subsequent training will include in-hospital care, and hopefully achieving status as an ITLS training center, allowing the RDF to fully train and certify others to use their newly acquired capability and capacity.

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U.S. Service members train Rwanda Defense Force Members to use High Fidelity Medical Modeling and Simulation Center

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U.S. Service members train Rwanda Defense Force Members to use High Fidelity Medical Modeling and Simulation Center

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U.S. Service members train Rwanda Defense Force Members to use High Fidelity Medical Modeling and Simulation Center

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81st DS hosts Give Kids a Smile Day

Senior Airman Caitlyn Hollowell, 81st Dental Squadron dental technician, prepares to take an x-ray on Katelyn Landolt, daughter of Lt. Col. Barbara Hoeben, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron clinical pharmacist, during the 7th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at the dental clinic March 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was held in recognition National Children’s Dental Health Month and included free dental exams, radiographs and cleanings for more than 95 children age 2 and older. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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81st DS hosts Give Kids a Smile Day

Col. (Dr.) Roger Pradelli, 81st Dental Squadron general dentist, and Senior Airman Ne’Sha Richard, 81st DS dental technician, prepare Joshua McGee, son of Staff Sgt. Eric Castleberry, 86th DS dental technician, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for an oral prophylaxis during the 7th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at the dental clinic March 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was held in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month and included free dental exams, radiographs and cleanings for more than 95 children age 2 and older. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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81st DS hosts Give Kids a Smile Day

Senior Airman Ne’Sha Richard, 81st Dental Squadron dental technician, provides an oral prophylaxis on Joshua McGee, son of Staff Sgt. Eric Castleberry, 86th DS dental technician, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during the 7th Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at the dental clinic March 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was held in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month and included free dental exams, radiographs and cleanings for more than 95 children age 2 and older. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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