Jan. 21, 2025 Air Force psychologist attends ISOC, promotes diverse approach to mental health The DAF’s diverse workforce is an enabling factor in one Air Force Medical Service Airman’s opportunity to complete professional military development while employing her personal and professional skillsets to build relations with service members from partner nations.
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.
Dec. 4, 2024 Air Force medical leaders, AFMEDCOM leadership synchronize medical readiness efforts Air Force medical leaders held discussions sessions on generating a medically ready force and healthcare operations under the new organizational framework of the Air Force Medical Command during day to of the Air Force Medical Service’s annual Senior Leadership Workshop, Dec. 4, 2024.
Dec. 3, 2024 Mission readiness: Air Force, Space Force Surgeon General kicks off annual leadership workshop Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, kicked off the annual four-day Senior Leadership Workshop on Dec. 3, 2024.
Dec. 1, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: Air Force SG and CMEF visit C-STARS at University of Nebraska, 180,000 pounds of supplies arrive at Soto Cano AFB, and 60th AE Squadron accomplishes first aeromedical evacuation In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, the Air Force Surgeon General visits the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills at the University of Nebraska, 180,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies delivered to Soto Cano Air Force Base, and more.
Nov. 14, 2024 AFMEDCOM’s new commander Maj. Gen. Sean Collins brings trust, transparency to guiding organization The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David W. Allvin, announced Maj. Gen. Sean Collins as the Air Force Medical Command commander effective Sept. 24, 2024.
Nov. 12, 2024 Air Force, Space Force Surgeon General shares vision for accomplishing AFMS strategic imperatives As the AFMS continues its transformation to meet the evolving needs of Airmen and Guardians, the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes outlined his vision for implementing four AFMS strategic imperatives to ensure their health and medical readiness.
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.
Nov. 5, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: New commander of AFMEDCOM, North Carolina Air National Guard delivers Hurricane Helene aid, and Operation Guardian Wings 2024 In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, Maj. Gen. Sean T. Collins assumes command of AFMEDCOM, the 86th Airlift Wing Conducts Guardian Wings 2024, NCANG delivers aid to hurricane victims, Airmen and Soldiers conduct UH-60 Training, and more.
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.
Oct. 8, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: Air Force Surgeon General promoted, Air Force Marathon, STARDOC launches, and Airman awarded Distinguished Flying Cross In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, Air Force Surgeon General John J. DeGoes is promoted to lieutenant general, AFMS leadership participates in the Air Force Marathon, the ‘STARDOC’ program launches, service members participate in AMISTAD24, and more.
Oct. 4, 2024 CSAF promotes Air Force Surgeon General to lieutenant general Gen. David W. Allvin, Air Force Chief of Staff, promoted Dr. John J. DeGoes to the rank of lieutenant general during a ceremony on Sept. 25, 2024, at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia.
Oct. 1, 2024 NASA honors Air Force physical therapist with Silver Snoopy Award Behind the scenes of every spaceflight are hundreds of individuals at NASA who ensure the safety and success of its astronauts from start to finish. One of those individuals is Lt. Col. Danielle Anderson, the USAF’s first physical therapist stationed at NASA to earn the Silver Snoopy Award.
Sept. 30, 2024 Air Force Surgeon General promoted to lieutenant general The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, Dr. John J. DeGoes, was officially promoted to the rank of lieutenant general in a ceremony Sept. 25, 2024, at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia.