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CMSAF Wright and VCSAF Wilson visit expeditionary wing in Southwest #Asia https://t.co/wc6oN12PRY https://t.co/mkr2R5TqRC

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RT @GenDaveGoldfein: WATCH: #Airmen from @30thSpaceWing & @JBLM_PAO helped 2 #WWII Vets keep a promise to their SQ teammates. We toast thes…

Precision isn't optional when directing aircraft to drop any kind of weapon. Our...

.@TeamMisawa celebrates #JapanDay with Nebuta parade https://t.co/ya1BdwSa4D https://t.co/UDIhzcQ8IE

Most people know what it takes to change a flat tire but what about a faulty flap? https://t.co/RjG0GUPi8P https://t.co/Fkr3GJyZl4

Today is #NationalPetDay and the US Air Force Academy (Official) falconry team h...

It’s #NationalPetDay and the @AF_Academy has the perfect pet for this day! https://t.co/TGRCTvy6Dd https://t.co/YfrDqbxrLi

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.@KunsanAirBase builds new aircraft flow-through shelters, allowing rapid receipt of fuel and maintenance.… https://t.co/1m0s8x3k3T

RT @28thBombWing: Military Working Dogs are an essential part of our team. Some of their capabilities are invaluable! #NationalPetDay https…

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RT @AFCareers: CSAF Prestigious Ph.D. program application window is open to captains https://t.co/cRMkSn5Ipy #AFPC #AFPC_ForceDevelopment h…

#Hawkeye never shot an arrow this cool. https://t.co/xpO79lSHoF

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.@AirMobilityCmd #Airmen conduct cybersecurity assessment, prep aircrew for cyber-attacks on our aircraft.… https://t.co/YqRqkIISGR

RT @DeptofDefense: Night Jump! @USAirForce pararescuemen prepare for a night jump from a C-130 Hercules over Grand Bara, #Djibouti. https:/…

The F-104 Starfighter was not a one trick pony! In fact it was the first aircraf...

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	Trauma czar acts as lynchpin of care when patients clinging to life With the whirl of activity rushing around her and the advice of nearly 20 specialists being presented, it’s the job of Maj. (Dr.) Valerie Sams to decide the medical treatment to go forward with that could ultimately decide whether the patient lives or dies.	1	3/15 2016
	Joint trauma system vital link to saving lives A loud explosion hits close, shaking the dust from the walls. Sirens start going off and servicemembers run to check on everyone near the impact site. The 9-line report comes across the net. Helicopter rotors start spinning. The wounded receive their first care from a medic who also completes a Tactical Combat Casualty Care card. A medevac helicopter soon lands to take the wounded to a hospital. While in flight, the medical team generates a Patient Care Record and later fills out an After Action Report. These forms are the first step in data flow to the Joint Theater Trauma System. JTTS team members gather data from combat medical records and upload the data into a registry for analysis by teams in the U.S. The system is guiding developments of best practices across the military medical system including equipment enhancements to help prevent injuries and improvements in care. JTTS also has helped improve pre-hospital, patient movement, medical treatment facility, chronic care and lifelong rehabilitation.	0	8/04 2014