Aug. 19, 2026 New app aims to unify military fitness training across branches The app provides service members across the Department of War with a unified tool to build training programs tailored to their specific branch's fitness test requirements.
Aug. 14, 2026 Beyond the standard: The role of Guardian resiliency teams Mission Delta 6, 66th Cyberspace Squadron, Detachment 1, utilized the Schriever SFB Guardian Resiliency Team’s 12-week, Walk-to-Run program to boost unit fitness scores on Schriever SFB, Colorado, beginning March 27, 2026.
Aug. 14, 2026 Kids step into their parents' boots at annual Operation KUDOS event The Military and Family Readiness Center hosted its annual Operation KUDOS event on August 7, 2026, offering military children a unique, hands-on look into the lives and missions of their parents.
Aug. 14, 2026 Under pressure, under fire: Training preps medics to save lives on the battlefield Before military medical personnel face the chaos of a battlefield, they must learn to provide lifesaving care when conditions are anything but controlled.
Aug. 13, 2026 BB26-1: The tip of the spear starts here The 18th Wing conducted operational readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug 3-5, 2026, demonstrating the Wing’s capacity to generate sorties, defend the base, respond to emergencies and sustain the force during contingency operations.
Aug. 12, 2026 Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center launches new surgical and Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency program to enhance medical readiness Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center continues to enhance military medical readiness with the development of a Surgical and Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency program.
Aug. 12, 2026 DAF updates COVID-19 reinstatement process, reduces time for members returning to service The DAF has streamlined its COVID-19 reinstatement process by establishing parallel processing for medical screening and military record correction board actions alongside deploying dedicated reinstatement case managers.
Aug. 11, 2026 Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis: A potentially life-threating condition Exertional or exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition frequently observed in the setting of military training and operations.
Aug. 7, 2026 Stay mission ready: Preparing for summer heat Whether Airmen and Guardians are working outdoors, participating in physical training or spending time outdoors with family, taking simple precautions can help prevent injuries that affect personal health, occupational readiness and mission effectiveness.
Aug. 5, 2026 AFMEDCOM leaders advise DAF program personnel on True North+ progress Air Force Medical Command leaders said True North+ will reach full operational capability in October 2026 while sharing implementation guidance with Department of Air Force leaders July 21, 2026.
Aug. 5, 2026 BB26-1: 18th MDG tests En-Route Patient Staging System Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group established and operated an En-Route Patient Staging System during Beverly Beach 26-1, strengthening the 18th Wing's ability to rapidly receive, stabilize and prepare patients for aeromedical evacuation during contingency operations.
Aug. 5, 2026 Medical Readiness University builds preparedness through realism As Tropical Storm Bertha swept across the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, students, cadre and support staff participating in Medical Readiness University were forced to adapt swiftly. Logistics, planning, transportation and insertion plans all had to change.
Aug. 5, 2026 Air Force nurse strengthens trusted care through language Uncertainty and anxiety often accompany patients waiting to undergo surgical procedure. For Capt. Ariel Miller, helping patients feel confident and informed of their procedure is as important as the clinical care they receive.
Aug. 4, 2026 Luke Airmen's readiness saves veteran’s life A routine Sunday morning golf outing quickly turned into a race against time when two Luke Air Force Base Airmen sprang into action to save the life of a fellow golfer experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
July 31, 2026 Joint force efforts expand BH GEAR training for front-line support The AFMS, in coordination with the Department of War’s Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, has been developing front-line behavioral health support training offered to Air Force medics, mental health technicians, chaplains and other non-mental health personnel.
July 29, 2026 Airman earns a uniform and a nation Coming to the United States to play baseball, Airman 1st Class Anthony Tejeda, 59th Medical Wing command support staff technician, never imagined he would one day raise his right hand in service to his adoptive country.
July 28, 2026 Airman train for patient transport operations at JBSA-Camp Bullis U.S. Air Force students participating in the Aeromedical Evacuation Patient Staging Course with the 937th Training Squadron learned how to safely prepare, secure, and transport patients aboard military aircraft during contingency and deployment operations.
July 24, 2026 AFRL, NASA partner to test lunar landing safety; active duty volunteers needed To ensure the safety of future space explorers, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing is seeking active duty military volunteers for a collaborative study with NASA to evaluate the impact forces astronauts could experience while standing during a lunar landing.
July 24, 2026 Air Force launches myBodyComp, reinforces July 31 deadline for waist-to-height ratio measurements All Airmen without a qualifying exemption must have a current WHtR measurement recorded no later than July 31. Air Reserve Component members have until Aug. 31.
July 23, 2026 403rd ASTS bridges the gap between battlefield and airlift during Patriot Medic 2026 When lives are on the line in a contested environment, the window between point-of-injury care and strategic airlift is critical. For Airmen of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, mastering that window was the primary mission during Patriot Medic 2026.