• Laboratory Week recognizes workers behind the scenes

    National Medical Laboratory Week, April 23-27, honors more than 280,000 medical laboratory professionals across the nation who perform and interpret laboratory tests, saving lives and keeping people healthy. Pathologists, histology technicians and laboratory technicians at the 3rd Medical Group are

  • Airman's Creed exemplifies warfighting ethos

    The Air Force chief of staff introduced the new "Airman's Creed" April 18 to provide Airmen a tangible statement of beliefs that they can hold most dear. The Airman's Creed reflects pride in the role of air, space and cyberspace power and the Air Force's commitment in supporting and defending the

  • Air Force fosters "warrior ethos" in all Airmen

    Whether it's the recent changes to basic military training, continual preparation for deployments, engaging in combat or new and better uniforms, Air Force leaders are instilling a warrior mindset in Airmen. That warrior ethos -- the foundation of what it means to be an Airman -- traces its roots to

  • New program lets Airmen speak their mind

    A group of Airmen and USAF civilians are being invited to become the Air Force's Internal Communication Assessment Group, called the ICAG. Internal communication refers to how the Air Force delivers information to Airmen and USAF civilians. Senior Air Force leaders want to know Airmen's interests,

  • Maintainers, pilots take aim at Combat Archer

    For the first time in three years, members of the 12th Fighter Squadron and its corresponding aircraft maintenance unit participated in a Weapons System Evaluation Program Feb. 20-March 2. Combat Archer, as it's more commonly known, is a two-week exercise, which provides training opportunities not

  • Military to resume mandatory Anthrax vaccination program

    On Oct. 12, 2006, the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs ordered the resumption of mandatory anthrax vaccinations for designated military personnel, emergency-essential civilians and mission-essential contract employees. This order applies to personnel performing essential services while

  • TRICARE raises Alaska reimbursement rates

    To optimize access to care for its beneficiaries in Alaska, TRICARE Management Activity has launched a three-year demonstration project. As of Feb. 1, civilian physicians and other professional providers in Alaska will receive payment at a higher rate than the TRICARE maximum allowable charge in the