Articles - Page 116

Feb. 27, 2018
AF Fire Emergency Services looking to the future with ‘strategic plan’

Fire service professionals throughout the Air Force recently met and ensured the creation of the Air Force's Fire Emergency Services 5-year strategic plan. Center for Public Safety Excellence personnel facilitated and led a week-long stakeholder meeting and workshop in mid-February at Tyndall Air
Feb. 27, 2018
Eye injury trends visible in 4th quarter of 2017

During the last quarter of 2017, more than 15 known cases of the four most common and treatable eye injuries were documented at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital.
Feb. 23, 2018
Multi-National Soldiers attend Cold Regions Military Collaborative Training Event in Alaska

U.S., Allied, and partner-nation Soldiers from nine countries participate in the Cold Regions Military Collaborative Training Event at Arctic Valley in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 22, 2018. The U.S. Army Alaska hosted event focused on strengthening relationships among allied and
Feb. 23, 2018
Air Force Research Lab studies trust between surgical teams and robots

The Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been studying how surgical teams gain trust in new robotic surgery technology to improve training, and expand the adoption of improved surgical techniques.
Feb. 22, 2018
Advancements in telehealth improve access to healthcare

The Air Force offers a wide and expanding range of telehealth services giving patients the opportunity to receive more efficient, convenient, and patient-centered care.
Feb. 21, 2018
Successful tele-genetics pilot makes genetic counseling easily accessible

A new telehealth program is expanding access to expert genetic counseling by making it available remotely, connecting families with trained genetic specialists who can help interpret their results.
Feb. 21, 2018
JBER infantryman becomes world’s second strongest man

All or nothing. It’s pain and stress management. There’s a constant little bird in the back of your mind chirping away that you might not make it. If you don’t make it, you just spent months of training and a bunch of money to watch your dream pass you by. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Max Pippa’s mind was
Feb. 21, 2018
“I wanted my life back” – An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

A mysterious pain in Chief Master Sgt. Chad Caden’s right foot led to years of pain, uncertainty, and a life-changing decision that proved to be the best one he ever made. Caden’s recovery and return to active duty reinforces the Air Force Medical Service’s commitment to its Airmen and
Feb. 20, 2018
Alaska National Guard’s Exercise Arctic Eagle 2018 conducts field training in Valdez

Approximately 250 Air and Army Guard members and personnel from other agencies will participate in Exercise Arctic Eagle 2018 during field training exercises in Valdez, Feb. 21 to Feb. 26.
Feb. 20, 2018
Stryker Soldiers prepare a knockout blow in Operation Punch Bowl

Soldiers assigned to Bayonet Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare for gunnery on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during Operation Punch Bowl. The Fort Wainwright based Soldiers' operation culminated