April 2, 2026 Yokota-based Ground Surgical Team demonstrates capabilities at Iruma AB Airmen from the 374th Medical Group demonstrated the capabilities of their Ground Surgical Team to medical personnel from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a medical knowledge exchange at Iruma Air Base, Japan, Mar. 13.
April 2, 2026 Guyana, U.S. ophthalmology teams restore vision, strengthen readiness during LAMAT 2026 Inside Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, a patient regains sight as U.S. Air Force and Guyana Ministry of Health ophthalmology teams work side by side, delivering specialized care while building something far beyond a single procedure.
April 2, 2026 Guyanese, U.S. Air Force dental expand care, enhance readiness during LAMAT 2026 U.S. Air Force dental teams are delivering care in fast-paced clinics across Guyana, treating high volumes of patients alongside host-nation providers during Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026.
April 1, 2026 Proactive enlisted leader enhances readiness at Al Udeid AB “Train like someone’s life depends on it because one day it will,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer.
April 1, 2026 AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony March 30, 2026, as Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Robert Bogart relinquished command to Col. Dale Harrell.
March 31, 2026 U.S., Guyana launch medical mission LAMAT 2026 U.S. and Guyanese officials gathered March 16, 2026, in Georgetown to officially launch the Guyana portion of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, marking another milestone in the nations’ long-standing health partnership.
March 30, 2026 AFGSC hosts virtual MCCS town hall, reveals additional findings During a virtual town hall today, the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study reported an increased incidence of testicular cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma among missile community members. Neither cancer is typically associated with adult occupational exposures.
March 30, 2026 AFMS leaders shape future of military health with joint services, federal health experts at AMSUS Air Force Medical Service leaders discussed the future of Air Force and Space Force medical readiness during the 2026 AMSUS conference March 3-5 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
March 25, 2026 59th Medical Wing doctor wins prestigious award for excellence in aerospace behavioral health The Aerospace Medical Association has announced that U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman, Medical Director, Joint Integrated Clinical Medicine Research, Office of the Chief Scientist, will be honored with the Raymond F. Longacre Award.
March 23, 2026 U.S., Saint Kitts and Nevis conclude LAMAT 2026 medical mission U.S. Air Forces Southern and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis concluded the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 engagement during a closing ceremony in Basseterre on March 6, marking the completion of a two-week medical collaboration across St. Kitts and Nevis.
March 23, 2026 31 ATF collaborates with SOF for specialized medical training Medics assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron gained proficiency with an air transportable clinic, becoming the first medical personnel to undergo specialized, expeditionary training during an Air Force Unit of Action’s pre-deployment training window, Feb. 8-20, 2026.
March 20, 2026 Wyoming Airman earns national aeromedical evacuation award Senior Airman Kaylee Hess, an aeromedical evacuation technician with the 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, was named the 2025 Outstanding Aeromedical Evacuation Crew Member of the Year.
March 20, 2026 Maj. Gen. Malcolm Grow: A story of dedication, innovation, and compassion for U.S. Air Force medicine As the first surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force, Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow charted a course that defined modern military medicine for future Airmen. His leadership and innovation built the foundation of the Air Force Medical Service.
March 20, 2026 DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations The DAF recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring individuals who met the eligibility requirements receive the full amount of post-service benefits.
March 18, 2026 Airmen, Marines simulate austere medical operations U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, simulated an Expeditionary Medical Support System facility during a USAF-led exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.
March 17, 2026 AFRL, UC Health unveil $10M Military Trauma Training Facility to bolster medical readiness In a significant move to enhance the readiness of military medical personnel, the AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing and the University of Cincinnati Health celebrated the grand opening of the expanded C-STARS Cincinnati DARRIO Simulation Center on March 11, 2026.
March 17, 2026 Air Force Medical Service announces 2025 Award Winners The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards.
March 16, 2026 DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.
March 16, 2026 The readiness mindset: Why mental wellness is mission-critical Our resilience is built through a preventive maintenance model of wellness. True resilience begins with these same fundamentals. Col. Elisha P. Pippin, Air Force Director of Psychological Health, discusses why mental wellness is mission-critical.
March 13, 2026 DAF publishes Family Preparedness Guide, comprehensive resource for family planning The Department of the Air Force released the Family Preparedness Guide, Feb. 18, as a centralized resource to help Airmen and Guardians make informed decisions through all stages of family planning and readiness.