Oct. 31, 2024 Perseverance pays off: From Junior ROTC Cadet to flight surgeon Captain Andrea Bartlett, a flight surgeon with the 42nd Medical Group at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, has a story that truly embodies perseverance. Her path to this professional milestone has been challenging, but her unwavering determination and resilience have led her to achieve her goals.
Sept. 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
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.
March 24, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
Feb. 14, 2023 Aerospace medicine program fills needed flight surgeon positions The Operational Graduate Medicine Education, or OGME, program establishes a training pipeline that prepares and fields new flight doctors to support Air Force and Joint operations across the globe.
Aug. 15, 2022 DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members.
Aug. 16, 2021 DAF offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become a commissioned officer and military healthcare provider can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty.
May 20, 2019 Air Force announces artificial intelligence research with MIT Beginning this summer, the combined officer and enlisted team representing various Air Force career fields, is expected to work with researchers at MIT to harness the university’s student talent, renowned faculty and state-of-the art facilities and laboratories. The partnership will address a broad
Jan. 2, 2019 100 Black Women of Omaha inducts Offutt AFB Airman In her office, hangs a white board covered with hand-written personalized to-do lists for Airmen she has taken under her wing. Although she left the realm of counseling to serve her country, she continues to find ways to integrate it into her new life with one goal in mind – to guide the leaders of
April 24, 2018 Airman to attend medical degree prep Staff Sgt. Shane Berger, airborne linguist with the 755th Operational Support Squadron, was one of nine enlisted Airmen selected to attend a medical degree preparatory course.
Sept. 19, 2017 The 59th Medical Wing is first in DoD to earn AAHRPP full accreditation The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, an independent, non-profit accrediting body, has welcomed its newest, fully-accredited member – the 59th Medical Wing, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Sept. 12, 2017 Air Force Medical Service general honored by alma mater Brig. Gen. James “Jay” Burks is a member of the inaugural Hall of Fame class at his alma mater, Irmo High School, in his home town of Irmo, S.C.
July 27, 2017 Air Force extends Health Professions Loan Repayment Program Application packages for the Air Force’s Health Professions Loan Repayment Program will now be accepted until Sept. 1. Active-duty Biomedical Sciences Corps and Nurse Corps officers are eligible to apply.
Nov. 22, 2016 New Peer-Support Service Launches The DoD “BeThere” peer support call and outreach center is staffed by peers who are veteran service members and family members of veterans, and aims to provide support for everyday problem-solving of career and general life challenges.
Sept. 2, 2015 Biomedical Sciences Corps education, commissioning program application window open Eligible Airmen interested in biomedical sciences education or commissioning opportunities can now apply for any of the four available Biomedical Sciences Corps programs now accepting applications.