March 7, 2018 This Month in AFMS History: 75th Anniversary of the first body armor suits delivered to Eighth Air Force During World War II, small fragments of high-explosive shells traveling at relatively low velocities caused the majority of bomber air and ground crew casualties.
Dec. 20, 2017 Malcolm Grow legacy still strong in Air Force medicine A pioneer in flight medicine, Malcolm Grow was a strong proponent of an independent Air Force Medical Service. He was the first Air Force Surgeon General, when the AFMS came into existence in 1949. Grow was a pioneer of military medicine, and one of the earliest and most effective advocates for
Aug. 31, 2017 This Month in AFMS History: Malcolm Grow and the 1934 Alaskan Flight Before Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Malcolm C. Grow became the first surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force, he was already well-known for his medical activities. Grow was a recognized leader in creating unique equipment, such as armored vests and electric gloves, to help the flyers during World War II. He was
Aug. 31, 2017 Creation of the first Central Medical Establishment in World War II In the early days of World War II, Eighth Air Force Surgeon, Col. Malcolm C. Grow, grew concerned about the mental and physical well-being of aircrews within the command. To address these concerns, he first created a ‘Care of the Flyer’ section on his staff. Shortly thereafter, with the help of Col.
Feb. 21, 2017 Trusted Care: Duty to Speak Up to Make a Difference An elderly patient came to the Emergent Care Center at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews. She complained that she could not take off her rings and her finger was very swollen. This patient, who had recently buried her husband who was a WWII POW vet, said she