17 Jan 2019

Medical Airmen, volunteers keep blood supply flowing

Al Udeid Air Base’s Blood Transshipment Center is a one of a kind place. While it is the only blood transshipment center in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, it also houses one of the few missions on base that regularly uses volunteers from other career fields.

1 Oct 2018

Robotics key to medical Airmen recruitment, retention, readiness

With surgical robots becoming the standard of care across many specialties, the Air Force Medical Service is keeping up with the latest advancements to provide the best patient care and maintain Airman readiness.

13 Sep 2018

ANG medics maintain readiness with University of Kansas Health System

Air National Guard Airmen are key to supporting Total Force readiness. Training agreements with civilian hospitals are vital to helping them achieve this support.

1 Aug 2018

USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield

Deployed experience, subject expertise, and a passion to share lessons learned make instructors at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine a vital part of medical readiness, equipping Airmen with the skills to be successful. Celebrating its 100th year, USAFSAM is the leading platform for education, training, and research in aerospace and operational medicine.

2 Feb 2018

Recognizing AFMS women physicians

The Air Force Medical Service recognizes the achievements of all Medical Airmen and the important role each holds in supporting today’s warfighter. Today, we honor all women physicians who help make a difference in patients’ lives and continue to pave the path for future medical professionals.

10 Jan 2018

Trusted Care Heroes are all of us

Trusted care. Two words, that when spoken could have a meaning vastly different from one person to another.