March 10, 2021 Air Force Medical Service 2020 Award Winners announced The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Air Force Medical Service individual and team awards.
Jan. 29, 2021 Air Force celebrates 20 years of International Health Specialist program Over the past 20 years, the U.S. Air Force’s International Health Specialist program has played a key role in transforming global health engagement, giving it a new structure and purpose. As the program has matured, its impact on global health engagement has grown.
Jan. 21, 2021 AFMS operations during the Gulf War: Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm On Aug. 8, 1990, just six days after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, the Air Force Medical Service began its largest deployment since the Vietnam War.
Jan. 19, 2021 The AFMS in the Persian Gulf War and the need for critical care January 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, it also marks a turning point in Air Force Medical Service’s Critical Care Transport Teams.
Dec. 9, 2020 Air Force Surgeon General’s annual workshop focuses on accelerating military medicine Air Force Medical Service leaders met virtually for the second day of the Air Force Surgeon General’s Senior Leadership Workshop on December 8.
Oct. 5, 2020 Air Force’s new top enlisted medic shares importance of learning, mentorship and facing challenges Stepping into a new role in the midst of a global pandemic is no easy feat. This is especially true when that role involves being responsible for the welfare, readiness, morale and utilization of the 34,000 Total Force medical enlisted community.
Oct. 1, 2020 An AFMS look back at September 2020 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
Sept. 1, 2020 An AFMS look back at August 2020 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
Aug. 2, 2020 An AFMS look back at July 2020 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
July 15, 2020 Top Air Force enlisted medic retiring after three decades, praises Airmen For the past three years, Chief Master Sgt. G. “Steve” Cum has served as the Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, bringing with him three decades of Air Force service, leadership, and dedication.
July 1, 2020 An AFMS look back at June 2020 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
June 22, 2020 Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers In a memorandum dated June 18, 2020, Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg authorized five-year shaving waivers for Air and Space Professionals diagnosed with Pseudo Folliculitis Barbae, effective immediately.Driven by feedback from the field, the change is intended to provide more time
June 1, 2020 An AFMS look back at May 2020 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
May 11, 2020 A passion for helping and leading: Nurse leads Air Force Medical Service A profession that faces disease and trauma and requires long hours on their feet may deter some, but for nurses, this profession was chosen to serve and ensure the health of those who live in their communities.
May 6, 2020 Nurse and Tech Week: Heroes among us Air Force nurses and medical technicians are answering our nation’s call, and now more than ever, during this pandemic, we know they are heroes one and all.
May 1, 2020 An AFMS look back at April 2020 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
April 14, 2020 Airmen must resist complacency, adhere to social distancing guidelines The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
March 30, 2020 An AFMS look back at March 2020 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
March 24, 2020 The Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation How do you stand “shoulder to shoulder” in a time of COVID-19? For the United States Air and Space Forces, and indeed the entire United States military, this is no small question. It is so pressing, in fact, that the Air Force’s medical staff, in collaboration with experts nationwide, have been
March 13, 2020 USAF medics maintain proficiency through practice, persistence & partnerships The Air Force accomplished an unprecedented mission in August 2019 when medics from across the force came together for an 8,000 mile, non-stop evacuation of a critically injured Soldier.