March 28, 2022 AFMS looks at role on National Vietnam War Veterans Day Each year on March 29 the nation honors the service and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This date marks the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam, on March 29, 1973.
March 25, 2022 Air Force Surgeon General’s priority is creating high performing Airmen, Guardians (Part 1) The Air Force Surgeon General’s top priority is creating and sustaining high performing Airmen and Guardians who are medically ready for the future fight.
March 14, 2022 Air Force women's history: First commissioned female physician On March 14, 1951, Capt. (Dr.) Dorothy Armstrong Elias became the first woman physician sworn into the Air Force and now a part of women's history month.
March 10, 2022 Air Force Medical Service announces 2021 Award Winners The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards.
Feb. 24, 2022 Air Force medics continue deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 1,000 U.S. Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard medics are serving in civilian hospitals, care facilities, and other public institutions. The Air Force Medical Service has continued to step up as part of the federal
Dec. 27, 2021 Air Force discusses future of medicine at annual workshop Leaders across the Air Force Medical Service met virtually and in-person for an annual Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, December 7-9, sharing ideas focused on recalibrating operational readiness.
Nov. 18, 2021 Air Force Medical Service hosts innovation summit, prepares for future challenges Leaders across the Military Health System and partner federal agencies met for the inaugural Operational Air and Space Medical Innovation Alliance Summit on October 29.
Nov. 17, 2021 Air Force Medical Service demonstrates reliable trifecta supporting patients, nation, world When most people think of the Air Force Medical Service they probably imagine staff in the various clinics at the local military treatment facility, and they would be correct.
Oct. 29, 2021 Air Force adoption of water fluoridation in 1954 led to dental improvements On September 22, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force posted images to its social media page as part of a story about one of the crewmembers of Lt. Col. Charles “Deacon” Miller’s B-29, Deacon’s Disciples II.
Oct. 5, 2021 Medical readiness training through the pandemic The 59th Medical Readiness Training Center continues to provide the highest level of training for medics across the Air Force Medical Service prior to deployment as well as ensuring skills remain current.
Sept. 16, 2021 Growing the Flowers family business: Longest-serving Airman promotes son to brigadier general On September 7, Brig. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Jr. pinned on his current rank by retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., who is the longest-serving Airman in U.S. Air Force history.
Sept. 15, 2021 16 years later; A look back at the AFMS response to Hurricane Katrina The Air Force Medical Service played a significant role in the federal response to the devastation wrecked upon the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005 and her successor, Rita, three weeks later.
July 27, 2021 AFMS readiness and the Korean War Each year on July 27th we recognize National Korean War Armistice Day, which marks the anniversary of the day in 1953 when hostilities during the Korean War came to an end.
July 1, 2021 The Hawley Board and the establishment of the Air Force Medical Service The Air Force Medical Service celebrates its 72nd birthday on July 1 thanks in part to the “Hawley Board” and the “Hoover Commission,” the earliest joint panels that advocated for greater centralization within the Military Health System.
May 5, 2021 Nurse and Tech Week: Battle-tested and ready This week, the Air Force Medical Service recognizes the continued contribution, sacrifice and dedication of its nurses and technicians. These Airmen continue to raise the bar on what it means to serve as an Air Force medic.
April 26, 2021 6 things leaders should be doing to increase inclusivity in their ranks Col. Felicia Burks, Chief, Diversity and Inclusion Division, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, is leading the charge for diversity and inclusion in the Air Force Medical Service. Burks shared some advice for how leaders can cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion in their ranks.
April 20, 2021 Air Force Surgeon General briefs Senate on COVID-19 response Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Surgeon General, testified Tuesday, April 20, at a hearing on the Defense Health Program before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.
March 23, 2021 Airman Spotlight: Readiness relies on broken barriers In celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Col. Felicia Burks, Chief, Diversity and Inclusion Division, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, shares her dedication to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the AFMS.
March 18, 2021 Air Force’s COVID-19 response - one year on the frontlines with a new enemy Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic one year ago, U.S. Air Force medics, along with medical personnel across the country, were pushed to the frontlines of this battle with this novel, invisible enemy.
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.