Articles

June 11, 2018
ADAPT: sentinel against substance abuse

“I got your six,” a phrase common around military members, means looking out for your fellow wingman, battle buddy or shipmate.While embodying this phrase on the battlefield can mean life or death, a program at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, help warfighters in another battle that can mean
June 8, 2018
JBER prepares for road closure affecting hospital, Muldoon Gate

The permanent road closure of a commonly-used portion of Zeamer Avenue is scheduled to take place June 18 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
May 31, 2018
Nutritional Medicine clinic offers healthy skills

Providing nutritional care and quality food to patients is the mission for members of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s nutritional medicine clinic.
May 16, 2018
Alcohol’s insidious nature: Getting help empowers your career

Alcohol abuse has a deceptively gradual onset that can slowly affect family, friends and work. Knowing the signs and getting help early are key to beating alcohol abuse.
May 16, 2018
A day in the life: Mental health supports Airmen, readiness

As with any Air Force healthcare provider, Capt. Daniel Gibson, a clinical psychologist with the 92nd medical group, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, relies on a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.The mental health clinic at Fairchild Air Force Base uses a collaborative approach
May 8, 2018
JBER medical personnel deemed best in PACAF, Air Force

A host of 673d Medical Group units and personnel were recognized as the 2017 Pacific Air Forces Medical Service Award Winners, representing the best in the command. “Wow, what an awesome job competing against all the military treatment facilities, units and medics across PACAF,” said U.S. Air Force
May 4, 2018
Medical Airmen recognized as 2018 Heroes of Military Medicine

On May 3, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine recognized four distinguished medical Airmen for their dedication to our nation’s service members at the 2018 Heroes of Military Medicine Awards held in Washington, D.C.
April 30, 2018
Air Force ramps up flying ICU teams

When the U.S. military needs to transport critically injured patients by air, it calls on Air Force Critical Care Air Transport Teams. The Air Force is increasing CCATT capabilities to meet the needs of the warfighter.
April 23, 2018
Ready today, ready tomorrow - Air Force prepares for the future of medical readiness

The future of warfare is uncertain, and tomorrow’s conflicts may not look like today’s. To prepare for this uncertainty, the Air Force is assessing how it prepares its medical forces to support the warfighter.
April 20, 2018
Always there: Air Force Reserve strengthens a ready medical force

Balancing military and civilian roles, Air Force Reserve medics enhance Air Force Medical Service capabilities.