Aug. 22, 2022 Medic Rodeo 2022: Cutting edge medical training Air Force wide This is the first Medic Rodeo since 2019, following a cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to the global pandemic. For the first time, the teams consisted of two emergency medical technicians, one medical officer, and one enlisted non-medic.
March 7, 2022 ACC medics support deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities ACC has deployed 88 medics from 5 bases across the command to work alongside other military departments and federal agencies as a part of the nation’s pandemic response.
March 7, 2022 First Air Force’s 64th AEG continues to support deployment to civilian hospitals and care facilities The 64th Air Expeditionary Group from First Air Force, Air Forces Northern, continues supporting the Air Force medical deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities.
Feb. 24, 2022 Air Force medics continue deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 1,000 U.S. Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard medics are serving in civilian hospitals, care facilities, and other public institutions. The Air Force Medical Service has continued to step up as part of the federal
Feb. 24, 2022 Military medical team supports hospital in Oklahoma City In response to a request for assistance, Air Force medical personnel recently deployed to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to support INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. This support is part of a larger response led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency assisting hospitals across the United States.
Jan. 17, 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.
Oct. 1, 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.
Sept. 13, 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.
Aug. 1, 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
Feb. 2, 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.
Jan. 10, 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.