Joint theather hospital's intensive care unit, ward at Afghan base provides critical care for patients

The intensive care unit and intermediate care ward at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital here play a significant role in taking care of wounded warriors.The centers also provide care for sick U.S. citizens in non-battle related incidents and the Afghanistan army and police."We have a lot of capability

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with a visit to the HAWC

March is National Nutrition Month -- a time to focus and re-emphasize the importance of eating right and getting plenty of exercise. To enhance and sustain the strength of the Air Force, every Airman is personally obligated to take care of themselves and be ready to answer the nation's call in

Photo: USTRANSCOM commander flies with deployed airlift unit

Joint theater hospital at Bagram makes medical advances, transforms people

The Craig Joint Theater Hospital is one of the "most advanced" hospitals in the U.S. Central Command and many of its functions are just what you would expect in a U.S. hospital."This hospital is a Role 3 hospital which means that most of things done back at home can be done here," said Lt. Col.

Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility gets wounded warriors home from Afghanistan

The transition from the Craig Joint Theater Hospital to home is made easier for wounded warriors with the help of the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, or CASF, here. Once a patient is in stable condition after receiving care at the joint theater hospital, they are brought to the CASF where

MacDill Airman said to be 'well deserving' of Airman of the Year nomination

Actions speak for themselves, but just in case they don't, being nominated for Airman of the Year in Air Mobility Command says plenty.Senior Airman Kristina Zacherl, an air traffic controller at MacDill AFB has had a way of standing out since she began work at the tower three years ago. The staff

Comprehensive Airman Fitness: Looking out for those 'invisible wounds'

As deployment rates continue to climb and the jobs exceed the number of available workers, Airmen may forget to keep their guard up for one of their deadliest foes and greatest ally - their mental health ."We provide our Airmen the best equipment in the entire world, without a doubt, but it's the

Photos: Hometown pilot gives high school aviation tour in Washington state

Reports: Mobility Airmen continue global support effort for Japan

Reports from throughout the Department of Defense are showing a U.S. military-wide effort to support humanitarian relief efforts for the quake- and tsunami-stricken areas of Japan. However, behind the scenes of that effort, are mobility Airmen from Pacific Air Forces, Air Mobility Command and many

Photo: Joint Base Charleston community leaders take flight