The newly freed American hostages arrive by bus at
The newly freed American hostages arrive by bus at the U.S. Air Force Hospital in Wiesbaden, Germany, Jan. 20, 1981. They spent 444 days in Iranian captivity and stopped at the Wiesbaden hospital for medical an... More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston makes its final approach to Rinas Airport in Albania during Operation Shining Hope, April 23, 1999. Medical Airmen provided humanitarian support ... More
Senior Airman Lindsey McKee, a medical technician with
Senior Airman Lindsey McKee, a medical technician with the 15th Medical Group (MDG) family health clinic, briefs Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, on the story of Army Air Corps 1st Lt. William ... More
E-cigarette - A man in a military uniform smokes an electronic device
An Airman holds an electronic cigarette at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Aug. 13, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the more than 2,000 cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, pro... More
Capt. Jennifer Roper, 90th Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Jennifer Roper, 90th Medical Operations Squadron family physician, poses in the 90th Medical Group Medical Treatment Facility Aug. 18, 2015, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Roper offered advice on how... More
Airmen from the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and
Airmen from the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing perform their jobs at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. An Airmen Resiliency Team stays embedded with the 480th ISR Wing during the CO... More
USAFE IHS NATO partnership and training
Then-Capt. Jason Mommaerts (center), U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa International Health Specialist, teaches a class of 25 Romanian Land Forces medics on the different types of training objectives ... More
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg - A woman in a military uniform standing in fron...
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General (U.S. Air Force photo)
COVID-19 amplifies importance of Trusted Care culture
An Airman holds up his Trusted Care badge at the Defense Health Headquarters, Sept. 19, 2018. (U.S. Air force photo illustration by Josh Mahler)
Project ECHO: Using telehealth to maintain a ready medical force
A diabetes specialists with the Diabetes Center of Excellence at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, conducts a diabetes and prevention ECHO session, using telehealth to provide... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft takes off from a landing strip in Panama during Operation JUST CAUSE (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ken Hammond)
AFMS recognizes Biomedical Sciences Corps Week
The Air Force is recognizing the achievements of the men and women who comprise the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, 2019, as BSC Week. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
Corporal Lena Derriecott - A black and white photo of a woman in unifo...
U.S. Army Air Corps Cpl. Lena Derriecott served as a nurse assistant at Douglas Army Air Base and overseas in England during World War II. (Photo courtesy Lena Derriecott)
Project HeRO seeks to improve squadron health habits
The Air Force Health and Readiness Optimization program, HeRO, uses data to help Health Promotion teams connect with squadron leaders at their base to encourage healthy behaviors. Bad health habits lead to work... More
U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Madeline “Del” D’Eletto,
U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Madeline “Del” D’Eletto, a flight nurse who treated U.S. Service Members in Europe during World War II. (Courtesy photo by Madeline D’Eletto)
Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit
The Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit, or BATDOK, is software that runs on a smartphone or mobile device that can collect real-time patient information from a variety of sensors at the poi... More
U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg,
U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, speaks at the official activation of Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, at Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, June 28, 2019. (U.S. Air F... More
Trusted Care team showcases campaigns at national conference
Col. Michele Shelton, U.S. Air Force Medical Service Trusted Care lead, stands next to a poster showcasing the effects of their three most recent campaigns at the National Conference on Health Communication, Ma... More
Col. Beatrice Dolihite transition graphic
Col. Beatrice Dolihite, 81st Medical Group director and service commander, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, reflects on her experience as the commander of one of the first military treatment facilities to m... More
AF Surgeon General discusses reform with service organizations
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, center, leads a discussion with representatives of military and veteran service organizations at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia,... More
Group photo at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Chief Master Sgt. G. "Steve" Cum, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, poses with Lt. Col. Goldie, a U.S. Air Force therapy dog, and other service members from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, ... More
Ramstein clenches 23 medical awards
The Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron gathers for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 27, 2019. The AES won the "Best AE Squadron Patient Safety Program" Air Force Medical Service award.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright welcomed senior leaders at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Wright touched on the role l... More
(From left) Tech. Sgt. Victor Kipping, public health
(From left) Tech. Sgt. Victor Kipping, public health non-commissioned officer in charge, Maj. Kisha Wood, The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha deputy director, and Lt. Col. Elizabeth ... More
Transition Spotlight: Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey
Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey, program managers with the Air Force Medical Service Transition Cell, pose for a photo at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 9, 2020. (U.S.... More
Transition Spotlight: Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey
Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey, program managers with the Air Force Medical Service Transition Cell, pose for a photo at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 9, 2020. (U.S.... More
AFMS recognizes Biomedical Sciences Corps Week
The U.S. Air Force is recognizing the achievements of the men and women who comprise the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating Jan. 27-31, 2020, as BSC Week. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
Airmen must resist complacency, adhere to social distancing guidelines
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. One-in-five cases in the U.S. requiring hospitalization are people between the ages of 20 and 44. One-t... More
MQ-9 Reaper aircrew from the 22nd Attack Squadron,
MQ-9 Reaper aircrew from the 22nd Attack Squadron, 1st Lt. Robert, pilot, and Staff Sgt. Edward, sensor operator, look to one another while flying a training mission at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 15, ... More
Mobile Medics - A woman wearing a face mask while talking on a cell ph...
Technical Sgt. Christina Pyeatt, 90th Ground Combat Training Squadron independent duty medical technician, dons medical personal protective equipment at the respiratory clinic on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo... More
Airman Spotlight: An Air Force physician’s experience amidst COVID-19,...
To keep the Air Force a ready fighting force, providers like Capt. Michael Ferraro, a family physician at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, are contributing in unique ways. Ferraro spoke with Air Force Surge... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Samantha Warren, Chief, Base Operational
U.S. Air Force Maj. Samantha Warren, Chief, Base Operational Support Team, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, leads a small group exercise challenge for members of the 366th Maintenance Squadron. Due to physi... More
Nurses at The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii,
Nurses at The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, wear their masks made and donated by Fight for Aloha, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. The delivery was coordinated by TSgt Aaron Shields and on... More
Tips for a better night's sleep
Sleep is a vital component to overall health and readiness. There are several things Airmen can do to improve their sleep habits, including setting an alarm for bed, avoiding screens that emit disruptive blue l... More
Stay Fit. Stay Ready. - A man in a blue shirt is doing push ups
Statistics show men are less likely than women to seek medical care. Regular screening tests can spot disease early when it's easier to treat, especially diseases more likely to affect males such as heart issue... More
Take Time for Personal Wellness
Now, more than ever, is the time to assess your lifestyle for ways to establish a healthy work-life balance. Invest in your personal wellness by taking time for yourself and doing what you love. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Happy Birthday AFMS!, US Air Force Photo
Today, the Air Force Medical Service celebrates 71 years of unmatched en route care capabilities, revolutionary battlefield medicine, and innovative expeditionary medical training. We're proud of our heritage a... More
Air Force medics deliver diverse deployed care
Trauma care makes up approximately 30% of deployed medical care. Air Force medics must be ready to deliver a broad range of medical care, including things they often see at their military treatment facility (U.... More
Air Force partners in medical logistics to support US
Tech. Sgt. Brison King, non-commissioned officer in charge, Warehouse Operations, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, packs critical lab supplies at Port San Antonio, Texas, August 24, 2020. (Courtesy photo)
Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski
Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski (U.S. Air Force photo)
Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service
Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service conducted a virtual panel during the first day of the annual Senior Leadership Workshop, Dec. 7, 2020. Panelists discussed what courageous leadership mea... More
Air Force Surgeon General visits Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, receive...
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelvin Thomas, 316th Medical Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of immunizations, administers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination to U.S. Air Force Lt. General Dorothy A. Hogg, U.... More
A U.S. encampment is set up at Tirana, Albania in support
A U.S. encampment is set up at Tirana, Albania in support of Operation Shining Hope, April 15, 1999. U.S. Air Force personnel, including 25 medical personnel, deployed to support the humanitarian operation. (U.... More
Staff Sgt. Devon Garvin, a public health technician
Staff Sgt. Devon Garvin, a public health technician assigned to the 15th Medical Group (MDG), briefs Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, on the unit’s history which dates back to the Dec. 7, 1941,... More
Staff Sgt. Sarah Cox and Airman 1st Class Austin Langlois,
Staff Sgt. Sarah Cox and Airman 1st Class Austin Langlois, 90th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering technicians, run on a track on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Aug. 19, 2015. Exercise ... More
Patrick Miller, 628th Medical Group chief of preventative
Patrick Miller, 628th Medical Group chief of preventative dentistry, dental hygienist, sits in an exam room at the Deily Dental Clinic on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 1. Miller is the recipient o... More
Col. Brian Agee, Air Force Space Command Surgeon General
Col. Brian Agee, Air Force Space Command Surgeon General Chief of Aerospace Medicine, goes over the daily improvements board, with Lt. Col. Meredith Sarda and Maj. Chris Noah, during the morning meeting at Pete... More
In 2003, Col. Carol Vermillion (left) with reporter
In 2003, Col. Carol Vermillion (left) with reporter Diane Sawyer of ABC News, in front of an Army Combat Support Hospital in Kuwait. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Army Air Corps flight nurse 1st Lt. Madeline “Del”
U.S. Army Air Corps flight nurse 1st Lt. Madeline “Del” D’Eletto comforts three wounded soldiers on a flight from the east coast of the U.S. to a Texas hospital. (Courtesy photo by Madeline D’Eletto)
Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger speaks at the official activation
Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger speaks at the official activation of the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, at Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, June 28, 2019. Koeniger is the first AFMRA commander... More
Col. Cherie-Ann Mauntel, 9th Medical Group commander,
Col. Cherie-Ann Mauntel, 9th Medical Group commander, watches as Col. Elizabeth Casstevens unfurls a flag during the re-designation of the 9th Aerospace Medicine Squadron to the 9th Operational Medicine Readine... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Director
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Director of Staff, Headquarters Air Force, spoke to leaders at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Va... More
(From left) Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, The Center
(From left) Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha director, Tech. Sgt. Victor Kipping, public health non-commissioned officer in charge, and Maj. Kisha W... More
1st Lt. Robert, MQ-9 Reaper pilot for the 22nd Attack
1st Lt. Robert, MQ-9 Reaper pilot for the 22nd Attack Squadron, flies a training mission at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 15, 2020. The Airmen of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing have continue... More
The side of the 693 Intelligence, Surveillance and
The side of the 693 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group building at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, serves as the screen for a makeshift drive-in movie theater. Members of the group and their famili... More
Members of the 366th Maintenance Squadron, Mountain
Members of the 366th Maintenance Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, are led in small group exercise challenges by members of the Mountain Home Base Operational Support Team. Due to physical distanci... More
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General,
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, listens to presentations during the first day of the annual Senior Leadership Workshop at Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2020... More
Former President William Jefferson Clinton poses for
Former President William Jefferson Clinton poses for a photo with a member of the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during a dinner held at the base, on May 5, 1999. The former President visited R... More
Maj. Nicole Pries, a pediatric nurse practitioner assigned
Maj. Nicole Pries, a pediatric nurse practitioner assigned to the 15th Medical Group (MDG), briefs Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, on the nurses working at the Hickam Field hospital during the... More
Capt. Nathan Smith, 90th Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Nathan Smith, 90th Medical Operations Squadron Nuclear Operations Clinic element chief, puts on a glove as he poses in an examination room in the 90th Medical Group Medical Treatment Facility on F.E. Warr... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Jeffrey, left, storage
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Jeffrey, left, storage and distribution noncommissioned officer in charge, 81st Medical Support Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and Senior Airman Misty A. Richmond,... More
Bob Valentine (far left), The Center for the Sustainment
Bob Valentine (far left), The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha administrator, manages and observes a simulated scenario as Maj. Kisha Wood, C-STARS deputy director, Lt. Col. Elizabeth... More
Tech. Sgt. Jordan Nelson, 342nd Recruiting Squadron,
Tech. Sgt. Jordan Nelson, 342nd Recruiting Squadron, H-Flight, right, helps deliver Air Force Health Professions scrubs to a hospital in his area. The idea for Air Force Recruiting recruiters to donate the prom... More
A 22nd Attack Squadron patch can be seen on the shoulder
A 22nd Attack Squadron patch can be seen on the shoulder of an MQ-9 Reaper operator within a Ground Control Station at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 15, 2020. The 22nd ATKS is one of several attack squad... More
Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief, Medical Enlisted
Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, listens to presentations during the first day of the annual Senior Leadership Workshop at the Defense Health Headquarte... More
Former Defense Secretary William S. Cohen addresses
Former Defense Secretary William S. Cohen addresses personnel stationed and deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force, April 8, 1999. In a report to Congress on the operations i... More
Col. Cherie-Ann Mauntel, 9th Medical Group commander,
Col. Cherie-Ann Mauntel, 9th Medical Group commander, watches as Lt. Col David Whitehorn unfurls a squadron flag during the re-designation of the 9th Medical Operation Squadron to the 9th Healthcare Operation S... More
(from left) Brig. Gen. Paul Friedrichs, Joint Staff
(from left) Brig. Gen. Paul Friedrichs, Joint Staff Surgeon, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Navy Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland,... More
(From left) Maj. Kisha Wood, The Center for the Sustainment
(From left) Maj. Kisha Wood, The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha deputy director, Tech. Sgt. Victor Kipping, public health non-commissioned officer in charge, Bob Valentine, C-STARS ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief, Medical Enlisted
Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, speaks about Air Force Medical Service Airmen and their successes during the first day of the annual Senior Leadership ... More
Master Sgt. Pat Devine of the 434th AGS receives a
Master Sgt. Pat Devine of the 434th AGS receives a shot by Tech. Sgt. Lynn Marie Poland of the 434th Medical Squadron, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, May 5th, 1999. Devine was one of several hundred reservi... More
Col. Cherie-Ann Mauntel, 9th Medical Group commander,
Col. Cherie-Ann Mauntel, 9th Medical Group commander, hands the 9th Healthcare Operation Squadron guidon to the new commander Lt. Col Todd Roman during a re-designation ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, Califor... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. (Ret) Israel Del
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. (Ret) Israel Del Toro speaks at the at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. Fourteen years ago, Del Toro was injur... More
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General,
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, speaks about Air Force Medical Service Airmen and their successes during the first day of the annual Senior Leadership Workshop at Defense Health Headquart... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, speaks at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. Murphy provided a leadership ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, speak during a question and answer session at the Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Erik Waldrip, Cannon Air Force
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Erik Waldrip, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, speaks at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. Waldrip described what it t... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wes Parker, a logistician
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wes Parker, a logistician with the 633rd Medical Group, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, speaks at the at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, left, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, speak during a question and answer sessio... More
Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service
Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service gathered together at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 2-5, 201... More