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1 Nov 2019
Air Force transitions all US military treatment facilities to DHA
Congress directed this transfer in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Establishing an integrated Military Health System will standardize health care delivery and business operations across all military treatment facilities.
3 Oct 2019
No effort spared to bring wounded Soldier home
In mid-August, Air Mobility Command’s 618th Air Operations Center was notified of an injured Soldier in need of urgent aeromedical evacuation out of Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Immediately, AOC Airmen started to build a mission – REACH 797 – to help save one Soldier whose survival was in question after being critically wounded in a blast.
23 Sep 2019
Air Force reduces barriers for pregnant aviators
Effective immediately, remotely piloted aircrew, missile operations duty crews and certain fully qualified pilots are authorized to perform their assigned duties during pregnancy without a medical waiver.
23 Sep 2019
Joint service members team up for MEDEVAC exercise
U.S. Army veterinarian clinical specialist worked together with emergency medical responders, sharing life-saving measures for MWDs in case of extreme emergencies where veterinary technicians might not be available.
19 Sep 2019
DoD launches new pain rating scale
The Department of Defense launched a pain rating scale for use in hospitals to better assess pain in patients.
15 Sep 2019
U.S. builds bonds in Papua New Guinea during Pacific Angel 19-4
Approximately 70 U.S. and 20 multilateral service members participated in Pacific Angel 19-4, enhancing Papua New Guinea defense force’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while providing medical outreach services.
6 Sep 2019
Executive order offers better access to mental health resources
Executive Order 13822, "Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life," directs the departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security "to come together and ensure we have seamless access to mental health care and suicide prevention resources for transitioning service members and recent veterans, particularly during their first year of transition after separation or retirement," she said.
16 Aug 2019
8th MDG hosts physical therapy class for South Korean AF pilots
Pilots from the 111th FS participated in the class and learned about exercises that focus on aches and pains associated with flying fighter jets.
14 Aug 2019
Ohio Air, Army Guard members provide community medical care
Services included at this year’s event included lab work, sports physicals, women’s health exams, vaccinations, dental, vision and hearing screenings, car seat checks and drug take-back stations.
23 Jul 2019
W.Va. ANG medical personnel conduct joint training during exercise Sentry Storm 19
Exercise Sentry Storm brings military assets from around the country to train in West Virginia in areas such as conducting joint aircrew and mobility operations, aeromedical evacuation, personnel recovery and support services readiness training for domestic operations.
22 Jul 2019
315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron trains alongside Royal Air Force
Reservists from the U.S. Air Force Reserve 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Royal Auxiliary Air Force No. 4626 Squadron focused on sharing key aeromedical evacuation skills and leadership and teamwork experiences. Because both units are made up primarily of reservists, the training provided a unique opportunity for members to also discuss how they could use the training in their civilian careers.
27 Jun 2019
Air Force Medical Service unveils new model for active duty care
Under the Air Force Medical Reform model, dedicated provider care teams will align to an operational medical readiness squadron, focused on proactively treating Total Force Airmen and improving their availability to support the warfighting mission.
1 Jun 2019
AFRICOM holds annual Command Surgeon Synchronization Conference
U.S. Africa Command hosted the annual Command Surgeon Synchronization Conference, May 28-30, at the AFRICOM Special Events Center.
9 May 2019
Reserve and Guard build expeditionary medical skills during Joint Medic exercise
More than 70 military members, including Reserve Citizen Airmen, Army and Navy Reservists and Texas Army National Guardsmen combined to sharpen their expeditionary mass-casualty stabilization and aeromedical evacuation skills May 4-5.
9 Apr 2019
Medical logistics Airmen enable enhancement of lifesaving skills at NATO exercise in Romania
Approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrived April 3 at Cincu Military Base, Romania, to participate in the NATO-led medical exercise Vigorous Warrior 19.
3 Apr 2019
Military nursing exchange brings together 23 partner nations
The four-day event brought together nurses and medical professionals to present and share best practices, lessons learned and innovative healthcare practices pertaining to various military nursing specialties.
2 Apr 2019
Medical Airmen work to improve patient care efficiency in Afghanistan
Medical professionals at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield are working to make positive impacts during their deployment so future patients and providers can benefit.
29 Mar 2019
Air Force releases CY18E/O-5 Nurse Corps selection board results
The Air Force selected 43 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel in the calendar year 2018E Nurse Corps central selection board.
12 Mar 2019
Airmen perform in-flight Transportation Isolation System training
Joint Base Charleston hosted Air Mobility Command training for aeromedical and infectious disease personnel to better familiarize them with outbreak prevention protocols and procedures, with a focus on Ebola, March 4-6.
8 Mar 2019
Ramstein wraps up Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01
Ramstein wrapped up Operation Varsity 19-01, a week-long exercise testing the response capability of multiple base agencies.

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