Oct. 8, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: Air Force Surgeon General promoted, Air Force Marathon, STARDOC launches, and Airman awarded Distinguished Flying Cross In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, Air Force Surgeon General John J. DeGoes is promoted to lieutenant general, AFMS leadership participates in the Air Force Marathon, the ‘STARDOC’ program launches, service members participate in AMISTAD24, and more.
Sept. 13, 2024 ‘STARDOC’ program ready for liftoff at Dyess AFB The program, dubbed “STARDOC,” equips medics with a portable, high-speed internet connection able to connect to complex military medical systems, such as MHS GENESIS, in real-time, no matter how remote or austere the location.
Jan. 12, 2021 Airman donates bone marrow to stranger in need She was in the midst of Air Force technical training in 2015 when she heard shattering news that echoed throughout her family. Her three-year-old cousin, Benaiah, was diagnosed with Leukemia. 2nd Lieutenant Ashlyn Zurek, 7th Force Support Squadron career development officer in charge, and her family
June 16, 2020 Public Health Emergency Officers balance risk and mission during crisis The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the role of Air Force public health emergency officers to the forefront.
Sept. 5, 2019 Med Group improves annual process The 7th Medical Group has improved the process for Airmen’s Periodic Health Assessments to ensure Airmen are deployable at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.Members of the 7th MDG took people’s concerns to heart and vowed to improve the PHA process. After many meetings and planning, it was decided that
Aug. 26, 2019 7th Medical Group holds redesignation ceremony The Air Force’s Medical Reform model has arrived at Dyess Air Force Base and has brought changes to squadrons within the 7th Medical Group. The 7th Aerospace Medicine Squadron is redesignated as the 7th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the 7th Medical Operation Squadron is now the 7th
Sept. 6, 2018 Airman defeats cancer, prepares for deployment Imagine waking up to a typical day, only to find out your entire life was about to change after one simple doctor’s appointment.For Staff Sgt. Danielle Galich, 40th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, this became a reality upon learning she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 years