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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.
8 Feb 2019
Airmen encouraged to participate in Health Related Behaviors Survey
Airmen are encouraged to participate in the online Health Related Behaviors Survey that will conclude on Feb. 28.
7 Feb 2019
Project HeRO improves squadron health habits
A new Air Force Health and Readiness Optimization program, or HeRO, seeks to partner with squadrons by using data to help Airmen improve health habits that impact readiness. HeRO represents a reboot of Air Force Health Promotion efforts. It is designed to target at-risk squadrons using data and evidence-based interventions to minimize work-days lost to preventable illness or injury. It rolled out at 10 sites in 2018, with plans to expand Air Force-wide in 2019.
6 Feb 2019
Total force exercise sharpens combat-ready skills
Aerial porters, defenders and medical personnel from the 433rd Airlift Wing joined the 502nd Air Base Wing defenders, the San Antonio Military Medical Center doctors and helicopter crews from Texas Army National Guard, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment in Operation Dust Storm Feb. 1 at Martindale Army Air Field, Texas.
30 Jan 2019
Virtual training platform maintains, improves military surgeons' skills
It is vital for medical Airmen to continuously maintain and improve their skills. To access more training opportunities, military surgeons are looking to virtual training platforms. The Air Force is working with sister services to study a virtual training platform called Crowd-Sourced Assessment of Technical Skills, or C-SATS. C-SATS provides specialized training for surgeons to further improve their specialized skills.
28 Jan 2019
Biomedical Sciences Corps appreciation week
The 96th Medical Group will observe Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week beginning Jan. 23 to recognize the organization’s efforts and contributions to Air Force medicine.

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