March 12, 2025 Air Force Medical Service announces 2024 Award Winners The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards.
Feb. 6, 2025 This Month in the AFMS: First civilian deputy surgeon general, updated shaving profile guidance, joint effort to evacuate explosion victims, and Air National Guard comes to the aid of wildfire victims In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, first civilian Deputy Surgeon General appointed in the history of the AFMS, the Air Force Surgeon General updates shaving profiles, Airmen unite to evacuate victims of Hawaiian fireworks explosion, and more.
Feb. 4, 2025 AFGSC releases latest MCCS results at Virtual Town Hall AFGSC announced the latest findings of the Epidemiological Review of its Missile Community Cancer Study during a virtual Town Hall Thursday.
Jan. 29, 2025 AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum, Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis.
Jan. 23, 2025 AFGSC announces MCCS Virtual Town Hall to discuss latest Epidemiology Review results AFGSC will hold a public virtual Town Hall Jan. 30 to discuss the latest results from the Missile Community Cancer Study, during which medical professionals from USAFSAM will present the findings of Phase 1C of the ongoing Epidemiological Review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aug. 1, 2024 Senate confirms Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as next Air Force Surgeon General The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General July 31, 2024. In this position, he will also serve as the principal advisor on all health and medical matters for the Space Force.
July 3, 2024 Lt. Gen. Robert Miller retires as U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Robert Miller retired from his role as U.S. Air Force Surgeon General in a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on June 14. Miller served as the 24th Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for three years.
June 12, 2024 Pittsburgh, Pediatrics, and the People: Retiring AF-SG shares story, leadership ethos and personal growth Lt. Gen. Robert Miller reflects on his career, discussing where it began, lessons he learned throughout his military career and the impact he hopes to leave on his fellow Airmen.
May 31, 2024 AFGSC announces first fully public MCCS Virtual Town Hall scheduled for June 6, 2024 AFGSC announced today they plan to host a virtual town hall June 6, 2024, at 10:30 am CST through Zoom regarding the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study. The VTH will be the first time AFGSC has opened a VTH livestream to the public.
May 20, 2024 AFGSC issues PCB Memo for Health Care Providers Air Force Global Strike Command published a memorandum today signed by the commander, Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, documenting the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls at missile facilities based on an environmental survey by the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.
May 10, 2024 Retirement announcement from Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller I wanted to take the opportunity to officially announce my upcoming retirement as your U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, which will take place June 14.
April 24, 2024 Air Force Global Strike Command: Vandenberg SFB environmental sampling complete The Missile Community Cancer Study’s environmental sampling at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found no instances of contamination above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today.
April 10, 2024 New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for Airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support.