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AFMS Initiatives

The Air Force Medical Service ensures a medically ready force by improving the health of Airmen and Guardians. AFMS Initiatives exist to celebrate the history and heritage of Air Force medicine, while sharing resources showcasing how the AFMS provides reliable access to safe, quality care by promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes in support of U.S. Air Force and Space Force priorities. To achieve this goal, the AFMS is committed to providing Trusted Care ... anytime, anywhere.


Partner Initiatives

Partner Initiatives contribute to the overall AFMS mission of ensuring the readiness of Airmen and Guardians, including the unwavering support of family members with special needs, as well as essential resources for current and former service members.


Education Resources

Whether it's learning more about Graduate Medical Education or the Physician Education Branch, Education Resources offer guidance for current and future Airmen to get involved. This section also provides information on how to improve Airmen health with recipes from the Nutritious Kitchen and other recommendations for maintaining readiness.


Capabilities / Platforms

Did you know the C-130’s design allows the aircraft to quickly switch from a cargo and personnel transport configuration to an aeromedical evacuation platform for up to 74 litter patients? Do you want to learn how Critical Care Air Transport Teams deliver critical care in the air? And what is the mission of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine? The Capabilities / Platforms section answers these questions with detailed summaries, relevant photos, videos and articles.


Other Resources

With Other Resources, learn more about Air Force Research Oversight & Compliance, which coordinates policy, interprets regulatory policies and issues routine guidance and procedures for human and animal research programs. Discover how the Credentials Verification Office supports the AFMS through objective review, Primary Source Verification and the documentation of credentials.