18 Nov 2021

Air Force Medical Service hosts innovation summit, prepares for future challenges

Leaders across the Military Health System and partner federal agencies met for the inaugural Operational Air and Space Medical Innovation Alliance Summit on October 29.

18 Nov 2021

59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force

The 59th Training Group’s Alamo Spark Cell focuses on improving training at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston

18 Nov 2021

New MOMMC Emergency Department opens to support community, readiness

Military Health leaders and prominent members of the Las Vegas community came together at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center’s newly constructed Emergency Room for a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 10, 2021.

17 Nov 2021

For the last time

U.S. Air Force Capt. Katie Lunning was halfway through her first deployment as a Critical Care Air Transport Team nurse when evacuation operations out of Afghanistan began.

17 Nov 2021

Air Force Medical Service demonstrates reliable trifecta supporting patients, nation, world

When most people think of the Air Force Medical Service they probably imagine staff in the various clinics at the local military treatment facility, and they would be correct. Whether working behind the glass barrier of the pharmacy, the private room of the mental health clinic, or in the lab, medics take care of the vital mission of keeping beneficiaries healthy and service members ready. However, there is much more Air Force medics do.

16 Nov 2021

Eglin medics among heroes of Operation Allies Welcome

“We could not be prouder of their efforts,” acknowledged Brig. Gen. Michael B. Lalor, deputy commanding general of Task Force Eagle about the assembly of military, civilian and contract workers here supporting Operation Allies Welcome. Lalor’s comment referenced the work of deployed medical personnel from the 321st Air Expeditionary Group, which has been here since late-July providing “exceptional care and support,” in the general’s words, for the Afghan resettlement mission.

16 Nov 2021

Air Force medics continue COVID-19 response in civilian hospitals

As more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, reducing the chances of severe illness and hospitalizations, there are still areas in the country that require additional support. Air Force medics continue to augment care, supporting civilian hospitals in hotspots across the country.

16 Nov 2021

Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts

After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations.

10 Nov 2021

TRICARE Open Season starts, explore your options

Autumn is upon us. That means it’s time to consider your health care options for 2022. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 8 and ends Monday, Dec. 13. If you’re enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, open season applies to you. This is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2022.

8 Nov 2021

Acıbadem and Medline hospital partners visit Incirlik Air Base

Thirty Turkish medical staff members from Acıbadem and Medline hospitals in Adana participated in a base tour of Incirlik Air Base, Oct. 25, 2021. This was the first base tour offered to local community members in over 30 years and provided visitors an opportunity to learn how they directly enable the 39th Air Base Wing’s mission.