Aug. 6, 2018 “School of Air Evacuation” celebrates 75th anniversary The School of Air Evacuation marked its 75th anniversary Aug. 2 and 3 at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing.
Aug. 1, 2018 USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield Deployed experience, subject expertise, and a passion to share lessons learned make instructors at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine a vital part of medical readiness, equipping Airmen with the skills to be successful.Celebrating its 100th year, USAFSAM is the leading platform for
July 18, 2018 The School of Air Evacuation to hold 75th anniversary in conjunction with USAFSAM’s centennial celebrations The School of Air Evacuation is celebrating their 75th anniversary August 2 and 3 at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.
June 19, 2018 C-STARS visit highlights trauma training Assessing and treating critically injured warfighters is no easy task for Air Force medics with two feet firmly planted on the ground. At 35,000 feet in the air, the ability to provide care is even more of a challenge, requiring in-depth, realistic training and readiness for medic team success. The
May 8, 2018 This Month in AFMS History: 100th anniversary of first flight surgeon school On May 8, 1918, U.S. Army Aviation Branch, Col. Theodore Lyster created the first ever course for flight surgeons, at the Medical Research Laboratory, Hazelhurst Field, N.Y.
Feb. 26, 2018 USAFSAM training allows others to follow in footsteps of legendary WWII flight nurse One of the most celebrated flight nurses of World War II, 1st Lt. Aleda E. Lutz flew 196 missions and evacuated more than 3,500 soldiers.
Feb. 15, 2018 USAFSAM, 88 FSS first in DOD to use injury and human performance prediction equipment The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine is the first research facility in the Department of Defense to use new Dynamic Athletic Research Institute 3D biomarkerless technology to predict injuries before they happen, allowing for intervention to prevent injuries and improve recovery
Jan. 26, 2018 USAFSAM kicks-off centennial celebration; honors rich legacy One hundred years ago, on January 19, 1918, the U.S. Army Air Service formally chartered the Medical Research Laboratory at Hazelhurst Field on Long Island, New York.