March 29, 2025 AFMS honors Vietnam War Veterans Day, advancements in AE from the battlefields of Vietnam By the summer of 1968, involvement of the AFMS in the Vietnam War rose to an all-time high to support operations in Southeast Asia. About 1,900 Air Force medics were deployed in the region, representing about 5 percent of the 41,000 military personnel assigned to the AFMS worldwide.
March 25, 2025 AFMS celebrates National Medal of Honor Day, remembering Col. Bernard F. Fisher The Air Force Medical Service celebrates National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, 2025, and honors the legacy of U.S. Air Force Col. Bernard F. Fisher.
March 21, 2025 Space Force Medical Operations Directorate celebrates second anniversary with an eye on the future The Department of the Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate marked its second anniversary by convening and hosting a High-Performance Team consisting of stakeholders from two dozen organizations.
March 19, 2025 Air Force medical personnel begin transfer to AFMEDCOM Medical Readiness Command-Bravo leaders began aligning medical Airmen in the Air Force District of Washington to the Air Force Medical Command, the Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit.
March 18, 2025 AFMEDCOM leaders launch historic inter-command transfer of medical personnel Air Force Medical Command leaders initiated a historic inter-command transfer process March 17, 2025, to begin the transfer of Department of the Air Force medical personnel into the new AFMEDCOM structure.
March 12, 2025 Air Force Medical Service announces 2024 Award Winners The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards.
March 12, 2025 Air Force Medical Command reaches initial operating capability The Air Force Medical Command achieved its initial operational capability March 12, 2025.
March 4, 2025 Backed by science: BSC fuels Air Force Medical Service Behind the scenes of the Air Force Medical Service, a specialized group of diverse specialists play a critical role in supporting and maintaining operational readiness and advancing healthcare within the military.
Feb. 25, 2025 U.S. military launches LAMAT ‘25 to strengthen readiness, global partnerships A Global Health Engagement mission led by U.S. Air Forces Southern, is set to launch its third iteration encompassing four partner nations Feb. 24-April 11, 2025.
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.
Jan. 21, 2025 Air Force psychologist attends ISOC, strengthening international partnerships, global approach to mental health The DAF continues to set the standard in mission readiness, empowering Airmen and Guardians through innovative training designed to support national security objectives.
Jan. 15, 2025 SG appoints first civilian to the role of Air Force deputy surgeon general In a historic first for the Air Force Medical Service, the Air Force Surgeon General selected Stephen M. Mounts as the U.S. Air Force deputy surgeon general on Nov. 1, 2024. Mounts is the first civilian to assume the role in the organization’s 75-year history.
Jan. 8, 2025 This Month in the AFMS: Senior Leadership Workshop, five years of supporting the U.S. Space Force, SPYDER device receives approval, Airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, AFMS Senior Leaders gather for the annual Senior Leadership Workshop, AFMS celebrates five years of U.S. Space Force support and collaboration, and more.
Dec. 30, 2024 Navigating change: U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General discusses transformative leadership Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, discusses transformative leadership and how it is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptability, and a commitment to the Air Force core values.
Dec. 28, 2024 Annual workshop prepares AFMEDCOM's mission ready medics, senior leaders for future fight This year’s Senior Leadership Workshop focused on navigating mission readiness and operational relevance within the scope of the new Air Force Medical Command as the Department of the Air Force continues to train and equip service members for Great Power Competition.
Dec. 20, 2024 U.S. Space Force celebrates fifth anniversary, directorate advances medical space capabilities The Air Force Medical Service joins the U.S. Space Force in celebrating its fifth anniversary, Dec. 20, 2024, commemorating the creation of a military branch dedicated to the pursuit of space superiority.
Dec. 6, 2024 Air Force medical leaders collaborate with Total Force, mission partners The Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General brought medical leaders together on the final day of the Senior Leadership Workshop, Dec. 6, 2024, to discuss medical readiness efforts that span the Total Force in support of the Department of the Air Force mission.
Dec. 5, 2024 Do no harm to medics: Air force medical leaders discuss AFMS transition, AFMEDCOM at annual workshop The U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, hosted the third day of the Senior Leadership Workshop on Dec. 5, 2024, with the day’s theme focusing on the AFMEDCOM transition.