Dec. 29, 2021 Air Force supports US global health policy priorities of 2021 As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats.
Nov. 20, 2021 Air Force Medical Service demonstrates reliable trifecta supporting patients, nation, world Whether working behind the glass barrier of the pharmacy, the private room of the mental health clinic, or in the lab, medics take care of the vital mission of keeping beneficiaries healthy and service members ready. However, there is much more Air Force medics do.
Sept. 19, 2021 Growing the Flowers family business: Longest-serving Airman promotes son to brigadier general On September 7, Flowers, Jr. was pinned with his current rank by retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., who is the longest-serving Airman in U.S. Air Force history.
Aug. 23, 2021 Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of field Mental health leaders across the Air Force met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, to discuss military mental health care, telehealth, the impact of COVID-19 and embedded mental health support.
Jan. 25, 2021 The AFMS in the Persian Gulf War, the need for critical care January 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, and it also marks a turning point in Air Force Medical Service’s Critical Care Transport Teams.
Jan. 25, 2021 AFMS operations during Gulf War: Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm In August and September 1990, the Air Force placed the first in-theater U.S. medical facilities capable of both surgery and chemical decontamination. The first Air Force medical teams arrived in the Arabian Peninsula two days after the combat units. These teams were the main source of medical
Oct. 10, 2020 Air Force medical entomology supports wide-reaching mission, seeks candidates Operating with Public Health, medical entomologists study various insects, pests and the diseases they carry to determine how they could impact the health of service members.
Aug. 29, 2020 Intrepid Spirit Center opens at Eglin AFB Eglin Air Force Base’s Intrepid Spirit Center, the first on an Air Force base, is a treatment center dedicated to post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, associated pain conditions and psychological injuries in active-duty service members.
July 10, 2020 DoD launches effort to collect 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma The Air Force is participating in a Department of Defense-wide effort to further investigate the benefits of convalescent blood plasma.
June 23, 2020 Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers In a memorandum dated June 18, 2020, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General authorized five-year shaving waivers for Air and Space professionals diagnosed with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, effective immediately.
May 11, 2020 A passion for helping and leading: Nurse leads Air Force Medical Service A profession that faces disease and trauma and requires long hours on their feet may deter some, but for nurses, this profession was chosen to serve and ensure the health of those who live in their communities.
Dec. 12, 2019 Air Force warns Airmen of electronic cigarette risks The Air Force, much like the civilian population, is seeing a decrease in traditional tobacco use, but an increase in e-cigarette use.
Dec. 9, 2019 Air Force surgeon general updates Congress on medical reform Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force surgeon general, testified Dec. 5 before the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, updating them on medical reform in the Air Force.
Nov. 1, 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.
July 22, 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