March 4, 2022 Doing his part to save lives The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group is comprised Airmen who play critical roles in maintaining operational readiness inside of the area of responsibility.
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.
Feb. 16, 2022 Military medical units support civilian hospitals strained by COVID-19 surge Across the country, hundreds of service members from the active and reserve components have been supporting civilian hospitals in recent weeks as the latest surge in COVID-19 infections has strained the nation's health system.
Feb. 15, 2022 Military hospital support to FEMA begins in Massachusetts, expands in Arizona, Maine At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about 90 military medical personnel are continuing to deploy in six teams to three states to support civilian health care workers treating COVID-19 patients.
Feb. 11, 2022 Military hospital support to FEMA to begin in four states, expands in two states The Department of Defense is beginning support in California, Connecticut, Louisiana and Oklahoma, and expanding support to Michigan and New York.
Feb. 11, 2022 Air Force Reserve medics mobilized a second time for COVID-19 response As COVID-19 continues to impact the U.S. healthcare system in pockets of the country, the Air Force Reserve is once again mobilizing approximately 40 ground medical personnel to assist civilian hospitals in New York and California at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Feb. 11, 2022 Vermont Guard conducts medical readiness exercise in Senegal Soldiers and Airmen of the Vermont National Guard will participate in a medical readiness exercise in Senegal as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
Feb. 10, 2022 PSAB Physical Therapy team keeps Airmen fit to fight From bad backs to rolled ankles, injuries to service members inhibit the sustained combat operations here at Prince Sultan Air Base.
Feb. 10, 2022 Why today’s ‘Gen Z’ is at risk for boot camp injuries For today's generation of 18-to-25-year-olds, making it through recruit training and successfully transitioning from civilian life into the military is not easy.
Feb. 10, 2022 SparkX Cell accelerates change for JBA dental clinic SparkX Cell's Innovation and Idea Center and personnel at Joint Base Andrews teamed up to enhance installation readiness and resilience while accomplishing the mission.
Feb. 10, 2022 403rd Wing develops multi-capable Airmen during 'Super UTA' As part of a beta test of a new UTA schedule setup, the 403rd Wing tested a three-day UTA weekend Feb. 4-6, focused on hands-on training with an emphasis on MCAs.
Feb. 7, 2022 Reduce your risk of developing cancer Healthy choices and screening for risks can help decrease chances of developing cancer.
Feb. 4, 2022 Biomedical Science Corps keeps Al Dhafra Airmen 'Fit to Fight' At Al Dhafra Air Base, and across the Air Force, the Biomedical Science Corps provides a wide diverse set of services that promotes the well being of Airmen and other military personnel.
Jan. 27, 2022 A complete guide to the new Air Force fitness assessment Jason Ham, Chief of Fitness and Health Promotion, HQ Air Force Reserve Command, explains the new fitness tests that will be available to Reserve Citizen Airmen and Air Force personnel.
Jan. 18, 2022 National Guard helps medical facilities with COVID-19 peak As COVID-19 infections surge, more than 15,600 National Guard members are supporting state and local officials dealing with the pandemic throughout the country.Of those responding, more than 6,000 Guard members are providing direct support to hospitals, care centers and other medical facilities.
Jan. 7, 2022 Critically ill COVID patient delivers baby while on heart-lung bypass A Marine Corps spouse and mother of five was 28 weeks pregnant when she caught a “mild case” of COVID-19 in June 2021.
Jan. 3, 2022 DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones.
Jan. 3, 2022 At the forefront: 137th AES commander reflects on lessons learned during major wartime, disaster and pandemic aeromedical responses Col. Darcy Tate was the first woman in her family to join the Air Force, enlisting in the Air National Guard in 1988. Since then, her career has taken her to the forefront of some of the most major military and aeromedical response events in recent U.S. history.
Dec. 27, 2021 Air Force discusses future of medicine at annual workshop Leaders across the Air Force Medical Service met virtually and in-person for an annual Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, December 7-9, sharing ideas focused on recalibrating operational readiness.