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Teamwork, technology allows Kandahar C-130J AE crew to save a life
On the battlefield of northern Afghanistan in late March, an Air Force combat controller was shot by the enemy through the right thigh, opening up a large wound and fracturing his femur. The Airman was rushed to a hospital at Mazar-e Sharif, where he was operated on in an effort to save his leg and his life.With limited medical resources at the
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4/14
2013
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VA funding reflects commitment to vets
Emphasizing that a nation's budget reflects its core priorities, a senior Veterans Affairs Department official said the proposed 10 percent fiscal year 2014 budget increase for VA and the fact that the department is specifically sheltered from sequestration demonstrate America's unwavering commitment to its veterans.Tommy Sowers, assistant VA
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4/11
2013
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TRICARE expands assistance to reduce tobacco use
The Defense Department is committed to helping troops, their families and all beneficiaries of the TRICARE health care plan reduce their reliance on tobacco products, a TRICARE official said here today.During an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Paul Fitzpatrick, TRICARE's "Quit Tobacco" program manager, said
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4/08
2013
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Air Force reservists and retirees eligible for TRICARE healthcare programs
TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Air Force Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on.Reservists who retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage while they are in the "gray area." This is the waiting
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4/01
2013
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Air Force wounded warriors attend adaptive sports camp
More than 50 wounded, ill or injured Airmen from the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Patient Squadron participated in a two-day adaptive sports camp here March 21-22.The camp was provided by the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Program, which introduces wounded, injured and ill Airmen to adaptive sports, such as wheelchair basketball and
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3/29
2013
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DOD announces pilot sites for Healthy Base Initiative
Thirteen pilot sites will participate in the Healthy Base Initiative, a demonstration project for the Defense Department's Operation Live Well, Pentagon officials announced March 18.Among the 13 chosen were Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho; Yokota Air Base, Japan; and March Air Force Base, Calif.Operation
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3/18
2013
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PTSD and TBI: One Airman's road to recovery
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have been two topics of great discussion recently, thanks to the debate going on in the National Football League and the recovery of veterans as they return home from the war in Afghanistan.One person who has experienced both and is on the road to recovery is Master Sgt. Jennifer Allara,
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2/25
2013
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Medic awarded Purple Heart for deployed actions
An Air Force medic assigned to dangerous duty with an Army logistics convoy unit when deployed to Afghanistan two years ago was awarded the Purple Heart during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.Staff Sgt. Jasmine Russell, 2nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Personnel Reliability Program alternate monitor, received the award from Lt. Gen.
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2/07
2013
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Mobile app provides biofeedback for patients
The Department of Defense released a smart phone mobile application to help service members use the therapeutic benefits of biofeedback.BioZen, a mobile app from the Defense Department's National Center for Telehealth and Technology based here, known as T2, uses wireless sensors to show users their physical level of relaxation. It is the first
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2/01
2013
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Academy hosts Warrior Games sports camp
Air Force wounded warriors are participating in a sports camp here through Feb. 2 in their quest to represent the Air Force in the 2013 Warrior Games.Fifty-four candidates are participating in the sports camp, which includes events such as track and field, basketball, volleyball, swimming, marksmanship and recumbent biking.Since 2010, nearly 200
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1/30
2013
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