July 2, 2024 Achievable: Cadet overcomes obstacles to serve Aileen Claveria, currently a cadet in Officer Training School exemplifies resilience, dedication and service.
May 31, 2024 Flight surgeons - caring for those who fly The stresses that can result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Residency-Trained Flight Surgeons, Air Force Specialty Code 48R, are primary care physicians for pilots and crewmembers traveling in air or space.
April 25, 2024 Maxwell AFB Operational Support Team opens centralized training center The Operational Support Team at the 42nd Air Base Wing announced in early April that it had not only met its goal of becoming fully operational, but has also opened a new centralized resiliency center.
Feb. 1, 2024 42nd Medical Group participates in medical exercise Personnel from the 42nd Medical Group at Maxwell Air Force Base teamed up with the Baptist South Simulation Lab in Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 18, to conduct a medical training exercise.
Jan. 2, 2024 Air Evac brings 'em back! Aeromedical personnel bring order to the chaos by knowing how to respond to emergencies. These specially trained members can locate their supplies with precision, provide critical care, reassurance and comfort to patients, and ensure their safety.
Dec. 20, 2023 Inside the 908th: Aerospace Medical Service Specialists - critical care on land or in air The hundreds of medical facilities the Air Force has around the world are only as good as the Airmen who work in them. These highly skilled professionals supply critical support and are valuable members of any healthcare team.
Dec. 12, 2023 Wing sustains steady growth for 18 months, reaching new heights in Airmen medical readiness A vital aspect of being able to make that 72-hour notice is medical readiness. The 908th Airlift Wing has made Airmen’s Individual Medical Readiness a priority, which has seen a steady increase for the last 18 months and is now leveling off at percentages not seen in six years.
May 15, 2023 Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
March 6, 2023 POTUS arrives on Maxwell AFB, attends Bloody Sunday Anniversary in Selma Maj. Gen. William G. Holt II, Air University vice commander, and Col. Christopher Ledford, 42nd Mission Support Group commander, welcomed the president after he touched down on base.
July 12, 2022 USU medical student chose the Air Force "to honor grandfather" Second Lt. Jonathan Buchinsky joined the United States Air Force to honor his grandfather’s decision to join the branch decades before, a choice that positively impacted his family for generations.
May 12, 2021 Empowered Airmen accelerate change across Air Force Innovation and a forward-looking mindset have long been key aspects of Air Force culture.
Sept. 11, 2019 Airman saves life amidst mass shooting Lt. Col. Nathaniel Ott, an instructor in Air University’s LeMay Center Joint Integration directorate, was working as an emergency room physician when he heard a “pop” from outside. Ott walked toward the nurses’ station, heard three more distinctive “pop” sounds and stepped outside to see a vehicle
Aug. 7, 2019 Maxwell’s 42nd Medical Group reorganizes to improve military readiness, beneficiary health care The 42nd Medical Group reorganized and re-designated two of its squadrons as part of the Air Force’s new medical group reform model.
Jan. 28, 2019 Air Force Scribes program trial at Maxwell Have you ever visited the clinic, but felt that the doctor’s attention wasn’t fully on you? Well the 42nd Medical Group Clinic is trying to solve that with the Air Force Scribes program.The Air Force Scribes program brings a third person into the doctor’s office whose only job is to input
May 10, 2018 Maxwell Airman contributes to saving a life during New Horizons 2018 You won’t have to look hard to find numerous accounts of heroes who stated their mind went blank during stressful situations and their bringing a person to fall back solely on the training they received whether it be a first-responder, lifeguard or, in this case, U.S. military members.
Feb. 9, 2018 Air Force Surgeon General visits Maxwell Air Force Medical Service leaders visited the Maxwell clinic and the Airmen who work there, Feb. 7.
Oct. 6, 2016 Air University hosts Medical Force Development Summit Health professionals from across the Air Force, DOD and private industry are meeting at Air University next week to diagnose the educational and training needs of medical Airmen and to offer remedies for any needed changes. Attendees of the Air University Surgeon General Medical Force Development