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DECEMBER:
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As 2016 draws to a close, let’s celebrate the outstanding AFMS team! Select a month below to explore an exciting highlight of 2016.

January 2016

The Air Force Surgeon General Visits Wright-Patterson

A New Year, New You: January's Health Month http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/642691/a-new-year-new-you-januarys-health-month/

Green Dot to roll out across the Air Force http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/643476/green-dot-to-roll-out-across-the-air-force/

February 2016

AF Surgeon General Announces 2015 AFMS Annual Awards http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/649546/af-surgeon-general-announces-2015-afms-annual-awards/

10 ways the AFMS is improving access to care http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/644442/10-ways-the-afms-is-improving-access-to-care/

Desperate treatment used at Bagram to breathe life into NATO ally http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/671109/desperate-treatment-used-at-bagram-to-breathe-life-into-nato-ally/

March 2016

AF Deputy Surgeon General speaks to House Subcommittee about the future of medical readiness

AF Deputy Surgeon General speaks to House Subcommittee about the future of medical readiness http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/681941/af-deputy-surgeon-general-speaks-to-house-subcommittee-about-the-future-of-medi/

Event Recognizes Importance of Wingmen All Year (#notjustApril) http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/707899/event-recognizes-importance-of-wingmen-all-year-notjustapril/

April 2016

X-rays being taken of a patient at a dental facility

SSgt. Matthew Aldridge Selected as Trusted Care Hero After Identifying Risk Mitigation for Prevention of Harm http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/737853/ssgt-matthew-aldridge-selected-as-trusted-care-hero-after-identifying-risk-miti/

AF family shares experience with child's autism http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/743786/af-family-shares-experience-with-childs-autism/

US, Dominican Republic strengthen partnerships while building hospitals http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/722488/us-dominican-republic-strengthen-partnerships-while-building-hospitals/

May 2016

A group of airmen shaking hands. A picture of the Surgeon General of the Air Force.

June 2016

AF continues to monitor Zika virus, infected mosquitoes could hit U.S. this summer http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/789857/af-continues-to-monitor-zika-virus-infected-mosquitoes-could-hit-us-this-summer/

AFRL Research Psychologist Wins Award, SECAF Presents http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/794363/afrl-research-psychologist-wins-award-secaf-presents/

Air Force Increases Access to Behavior Health Care: http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/792264/air-force-increases-access-to-behavioral-health-care/

Taking care of the family: a story for Air Force spouses http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/805292/taking-care-of-the-family-a-story-for-air-force-spouses/

AF Surgeon General highlights medical mission at AFA event http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/796116/af-surgeon-general-highlights-medical-mission-at-afa-event/

July 2016

A graphic of the Air Force Medical Service celebrates 67th birthday

Amputee regains wings http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/854641/first-female-amputee-to-return-to-cockpit

Air Force Medical Multimedia Office Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/873919/air-force-medical-multimedia-office-celebrates-20-years-of-excellence/

Air Force officer prepares to compete in 2016 Summer Olympics http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/851720/air-force-officer-prepares-to-compete-in-2016-summer-olympics/

August 2016

An image of the Surgeon General shaking hands with another airmen.

New Commander Takes AFMSA Reigns http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/933276/new-commander-takes-afmsa-reigns/

Three Medical Airmen Named 'Outstanding Airmen of the Year - YouTube Video/News article http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/905768/osan-airman-named-outstanding/

Gen. Ediger throws Kansas City Royals First pitch: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceMedicalService/photos/a.195967307080697.52699.
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375th MDG medic receives Purple Heart http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/919708/375th-mdg-medic-receives-purple-heart/

Medical Group Airman helps save life of tourist http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/930203/medical-group-airman-helps-save-life-of-tourist/

September 2016

Every Airman Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/925700/every-airman-plays-a-role-in-suicide-prevention/

EMT rodeo http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/935331/emt-rodeo-2016/

October 2016

Women can prolong their lives by taking these steps http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/957553/women-can-prolong-their-lives-by-taking-these-steps/

Air Force's first robotic surgery training course established at Keesler http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/985775/air-forces-first-robotic-surgery-training-course-established-at-keesler/

Medical Airman receives "Optometrist of the Year" award http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/973673/medical-airman-receives-optometrist-of-the-year-award/

November 2016

Air Force medical leaders gather to discuss the future of healthcare http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/1003932/air-force-medical-leaders-gather-to-discuss-the-future-of-healthcare/

CSAF announces CMSAF #18 http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/1007539/csaf-announces-cmsaf-18/

Great American Smokeout aims to douse all types of nicotine use http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/1007183/great-american-smokeout-aims-to-douse-all-types-of-nicotine-use/

December 2016

Special Operations surgical team saves hundreds during deployment http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/1016588/special-operations-surgical-team-saves-hundreds-during-deployment/

 

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