Nov. 20, 2019 Bioenvironmental paves way for radiological operations The 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Bioenvironmental Flight led the way during November’s ROCKI 20-01, a multiple-phase full spectrum readiness exercise, by providing essential information to commanders about the effects chemical and radiological hazards have on Airmen.
Nov. 15, 2019 Fit to fight: One fighter wing at a time As aviators, knowing proper maintenance of aircraft is key to providing combat capabilities. Just as aircraft need to be maintained and ready to fly, optimizing the human weapon system is also critical. Pilots themselves must be healthy and ready to fight tonight.To ensure pilots are ready at a
Oct. 31, 2019 59th Medical Wing integrates missions, strengthens operational medical readiness The 59th Medical Wing activated the 559th Medical Squadron in a redesignation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas, Oct. 30, 2019, after deactivating the 359th Medical Group.The squadron will continue the mission of providing comprehensive health services for nearly 25,000 eligible
Oct. 30, 2019 43rd, 375th AES conduct TIS training at JB Charleston Members of the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Pope Army Air Field, North Carolina, and 375th AES from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, conducted a Transport Isolation System training exercise to maintain readiness at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, October 21-24.
Oct. 18, 2019 509th MDG launches Project HeRO at Whiteman AFB The 509th Medical Group launched a new Air Force Health and Readiness Optimization program at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 10.
Oct. 16, 2019 Transition Spotlight: Chief Master Sgt. Julie Bottroff The U.S. Air force Surgeon General Public Affairs Office spoke with Chief Master Sgt. Julie Bottroff, the senior enlisted advisor for DHA’s Education and Training Directorate about her roles and view on the transition.
Oct. 3, 2019 Upgraded readiness: 173rd MXG stocks upgraded mass-casualty first aid kits Oregon Governor Kate Brown has challenged organizations across the state to be ready—ready for a possible but, growing likelihood of a Cascadia subduction zone earthquake, for other natural disasters like flooding or a Tsunami—essentially for whatever comes our way. The Oregon Air National Guard’s
Oct. 3, 2019 Osan medics train for battlefield care Medics from the 51st Medical Group participated in multiple two-day Tactical Combat Casualty Care training courses recently at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. TCCC is a joint training course that provides medical personnel with capabilities to serve in hostile combat conditions.
Oct. 1, 2019 Mobility Guardian enhances U.S. partnerships, interoperability with Allies Air Mobility Command’s premier, large scale exercise designed to validate readiness would not be nearly as robust without participation of partners from the international community.More importantly, providing Rapid Global Mobility would not be possible without the support of the U.S.’s international
Sept. 27, 2019 Midnight Sun Guardians participate in Gobi Wolf 2019 The Mongolia National Emergency Management Administration, Mongolian Armed Forces and local Mongolian agencies partnered with their U.S. counterparts, including Airmen from the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, in Sainshand, Mongolia, during exercise Gobi Wolf 2019. The exercise centered around
Sept. 27, 2019 DHA to provide integrated health and readiness Beginning Oct. 1, all medical treatment facilities in the continental United States across all branches of the military will integrate under the Defense Health Agency. Under this new umbrella, the 21st Medical Group will support DHA’s four-part aim of improved readiness, better health, better care
Sept. 26, 2019 Air Force dental course ensures mission readiness The 59th Dental Training Squadron prosthodontics flight hosted approximately 20 dental specialists, on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 16, 2019, for the U.S. Air Force’s Prosthodontics update course.
Sept. 23, 2019 Medic Rodeo comes to Cannon for another iteration The 27th Special Operations Medical Group hosted 19 Air Force medical technician teams from bases around the world for the 12th annual Medic Rodeo, Sept. 17-20, at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range.
Sept. 20, 2019 U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise Military working dog liaison officers with the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 159th General Support Aviation Battalion, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, conducted joint medical evacuation and UH-60 Black Hawk
Sept. 20, 2019 International medics tackle Tactical Combat Casualty Care Nearly two hundred medics from the U.S. Air Force and Army, as well as partner countries Australia, New Zealand and Canada, underwent Tactical Combat Casualty Care training during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2019, Sept. 12-15.
Sept. 19, 2019 Wing prioritizes dental readiness, augments 442d MDS with civilian dental team for first time For the first time in wing history, a civilian dental team augmented the 442d Medical Squadron to help complete dental screenings on September 15.
Sept. 16, 2019 A stronger bite for a future fight A military dentist’s duty is to care for a patient’s teeth and keep readiness in check for all military members. U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Walter, 354th Medical Group dentist, does just that by keeping Airmen ready-to-go, but he also recently received a request from the veterinary clinic at Fort
Sept. 12, 2019 Air Force, Army medevacs 30 patients Chaos ensues on the flight line as 30 battered and bruised patients ail from injuries suffered during simulated wartime contingencies. Responsible for rapidly responding and stabilizing the situation, a special crew of U.S. Air Force and Army medical professionals rush to the scene with one
Sept. 5, 2019 Military treatment facility enhances readiness with functional fitness and ATCs Children and their parents lined up in a crowded, dimly lit tent. The children ran out to play by an ambulance as their parents patiently waited to be called. One by one the line of patients diminished as medical professionals moved quickly and efficiently to bring about quality care in a challenged
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