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March 15, 2018
The evolution of aeromedical evacuation capabilities help deployed medicine take flight

FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Evacuating a patients injured in combat and transporting them to higher levels of care requires a team of trained medics with the capability to keep patients stable in-flight. The Air Force’s Aeromedical Evacuation system has been a staple of transporting wartime casualties
March 13, 2018
Travis Airman prepares for 76th annual Bataan Memorial Death March

Participating in a death march, even a memorial one, may not sound appealing to some people, but that’s exactly what Tech. Sgt. Nikki Webb, a native of Stanford, Kentucky, will do March 25.
March 13, 2018
375th FSS named best in AMC

Facility upgrades and program initiatives helped the 375th Force Support Squadron earn the Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for best large-category force support squadron in Air Mobility Command. “Our success is due to all the hard work from our team during the past year,” said Lt. Col. Jeff Elliott,
March 13, 2018
MacDill opens scar treatment clinic

The 6th Medical Group officially opened up their new capabilities to treat burns and scars March 9, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
March 6, 2018
From Afghanistan to Airman

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Imagine having to conceal your identity in order to feel safe and protect the ones you love. Changing the route you take to work, wearing disguises so you won’t be recognized or reducing the amount of vacation you take because you know it’s safer to be at work than
March 2, 2018
McConnell Airman helps locate Vietnam War MIAs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — It’s Jan. 29, 1969. Maj. Campbell and Capt. Horton are flying in their F-4 Phantom II during an armed reconnaissance mission in Laos. After spotting an enemy supply truck, they roll in for the attack.
March 1, 2018
Musicians help to heal community after devastating fires

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — On Oct. 8, 2017, a devastating wildfire broke out and ripped through Napa and Sonoma counties.Thousands were impacted by the disaster, which destroyed over 6,500 homes and killed more than 40 people. Those affected included musicians from the United States Air Force
Feb. 28, 2018
521st AMOW is ready to fight anytime, anywhere

When some people think of warfighting, they often think about the battle itself. But as the saying goes, “getting there is half the battle.”This is why leaders of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing take their mission of providing air mobility to combat zones very seriously.“We continue to play a
Feb. 27, 2018
Airmen strengthen ‘fit-to-fight’ potential

Becoming fit-to-fight doesn’t require running a marathon or scaling a mountain; it does require dedication, time and effort necessary to become a physically capable Airman.
Feb. 26, 2018
4th AS welcomes newest ‘Pilot for a Day’

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- If the proverb is true that laughter is the best medicine, then perhaps a smile could go a long way for a child with a serious or chronic condition.For McChord’s Pilot for a Day program, the hope is to spread a smile across the face of a participating child for

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