Feb. 4, 2025 AFGSC releases latest MCCS results at Virtual Town Hall AFGSC announced the latest findings of the Epidemiological Review of its Missile Community Cancer Study during a virtual Town Hall Thursday.
Jan. 29, 2025 AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum, Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis.
Jan. 23, 2025 AFGSC announces MCCS Virtual Town Hall to discuss latest Epidemiology Review results AFGSC will hold a public virtual Town Hall Jan. 30 to discuss the latest results from the Missile Community Cancer Study, during which medical professionals from USAFSAM will present the findings of Phase 1C of the ongoing Epidemiological Review.
Nov. 7, 2024 AFGSC hosts Virtual Town Hall to discuss MCCS Phase 1B results AFGSC held another public town hall Oct. 31 to discuss the results of the latest phases of the Missile Community Cancer Study, following the release of Round 3 Environmental Sampling results at the command’s 3 active missile wings.
Oct. 23, 2024 AFGSC announces round 3 environmental sampling results; Virtual Town Hall scheduled to discuss Epidemiological Study Phase 1B USAFSAM completed its 3rd round of environmental sampling for the Missile Community Cancer Study in August; & AFGSC announced the date for the next MCCS Virtual Town Hall, will take place Oct. 31, to discuss the results of Phase 1B of the MCCS Epidemiological Study.
June 13, 2024 CSAF signs AFMEDCOM PAD, aligns with key readiness priorities Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin postured the Air Force Medical Service to better serve installation commanders and the medical readiness of Airmen and Guardians by signing Program Action Directive 24-01 on June 12, 2024.
June 13, 2024 Global Strike, USAFSAM hold public Missile Community Cancer Study virtual town hall Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, held a public virtual town hall June 6 with current and former missile community members and updated the audience with the progress of the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS).
May 31, 2024 AFGSC announces first fully public MCCS Virtual Town Hall scheduled for June 6, 2024 AFGSC announced today they plan to host a virtual town hall June 6, 2024, at 10:30 am CST through Zoom regarding the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study. The VTH will be the first time AFGSC has opened a VTH livestream to the public.
May 20, 2024 AFGSC issues PCB Memo for Health Care Providers Air Force Global Strike Command published a memorandum today signed by the commander, Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, documenting the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls at missile facilities based on an environmental survey by the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.
April 24, 2024 Air Force Global Strike Command: Vandenberg SFB environmental sampling complete The Missile Community Cancer Study’s environmental sampling at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found no instances of contamination above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today.
March 13, 2024 AFGSC, USAFSAM hold Missile Community Cancer Study virtual town hall AFGSC Commander Gen. Bussiere held a virtual town hall Feb. 23 with current and former missile community members currently serving throughout several organizations to provide updates.
March 6, 2024 AFMS leaders share strategic priorities at 2024 AMSUS meeting Air Force Medical Service leaders presented strategic priorities and critical organizational changes aimed at preparing Air Force medical capabilities for the future during the 2024 AMSUS meeting, Feb. 12 to 15 at the National Harbor, Maryland.
Dec. 20, 2023 Missile Community Cancer Study Round 1 environmental sampling results release The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine and AFGSC released the complete results of the Round 1 Environmental Sampling effort at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and Minot AFB, North Dakota, today.
Dec. 5, 2023 Malmstrom, F.E. Warren and Minot AFBs round 1 environmental sampling results complete The Missile Community Cancer Study’s first round of environmental sampling results for Malmstrom AFB, F.E. Warren AFB, and Minot AFB, found no additional instances of contaminants above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today.
Oct. 26, 2023 354th Medical Group participates in 2023 Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange U.S. Air Force members from the 354th Medical Group at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, participated in the 2023 Indo-Pacific Health Exchange in Kuala Lumpar to gain valuable training and insight on joint operations, Sept. 26-29, 2023.
Oct. 16, 2023 Malaysia hosts, Sultan opens Indo-Pacific Medical Health Exchange 2023 More than 580 medical-military leaders representing 24 nations from the Indo-Pacific region converged on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange 2023 from September 26-29, 2023.
Oct. 5, 2023 Collaboration at Indo-Pacific military health exchange enhances interoperability More than 500 health professionals from 24 nations, including the U.S., converged at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, September 26 to September 29, to share experiences and increase interoperability among military health teams.
Sept. 28, 2023 Medical Support Summit brings senior leaders to Cannon The Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, hosted a Medical Support Summit at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 25-26.
June 13, 2023 Air Force Medical Service welcomes new chief scientist Tanisha L. Hammill was inducted as chief scientist, the first permanent senior-most scientific advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General, during a ceremony June 9, 2023, at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.
June 9, 2023 Graduation held for new physicians, allied health professionals The Graduate Medical Education Program at Wright-Patterson Medical Center recognized 59 Airmen during its annual graduation ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, May 25.