June 25, 2019 Air Force Medical Service unveils new model for active duty care In an effort to return more Airmen to duty quicker, the Air Force is rolling out a new medical model to restore the overall readiness of our military.Under the new Air Force Medical Reform model, dedicated provider care teams will be aligned to an Operational Medical Readiness Squadron primarily
June 20, 2019 Supplement safety, ‘hot’ products that could make you ‘pop hot’ Protein powders, pre-workout supplements and multi-vitamins may be seemingly harmless. But, could they be posing an unforeseen risk to your health and career?“Supplements are not regulated by the (Federal Drug Administration), the only thing that’s regulated is the label,” said Juli Bailey, 49th
June 19, 2019 Aircrew Crisis Task Force director visits 49th Wing Brig. Gen. Christopher Short, Aircrew Crisis Task Force director, speaks to 49th Wing leadership concerning pilot retention, June 18, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Totel force pilots were approximately 2,000 members short at the end of 2018, Short asked for feedback on retaining pilots.
June 13, 2019 Wills takes command of 19th Air Force overseeing flying training With the sounds of freedom and flying training as the backdrop, Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills took the reins of the 19th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, June 13, 2019.
June 11, 2019 Where in the world is the 314th FS, AMU? Airmen from the 314th Fighter Squadron and 314th Aircraft Maintenance Unit worked out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, in San Diego, California, for a training exercise from May 29 to June 14, 2019.Between the two squadrons, a total of 168 personnel, 16 F-16 Vipers and 14 tons of equipment were
June 10, 2019 Holloman hosts MWD training The relentless sun pierced the yellow sand and rows of small run-down buildings. An Airmen is pulled through one of the green door frames into an empty room by his panting K-9 partner. Their eyes are drawn to a furry, lifeless figure in the corner. “It looks like your dog fell and injured his leg,
June 5, 2019 Honorary commanders assume command The 49th Wing honored their 2019 commanders emeritus and honorary commanders during a ceremony here, May 31, 2019.The honorary commander program establishes and maintains personal relationships with local civic leaders, and aids in increasing public awareness of the missions, policies and programs
May 30, 2019 Pedal to the metal The U.S. Air Force has a reputation of holding Airmen to a high standard. For physical fitness specifically, that standard is assessed by a waist measurement, push-ups, sit-ups and a 1.5 mile run.However, working out does not always have to be a chore – there are many avenues available where one can
May 29, 2019 Chief's Choice Award May 2019 Holloman’s Chiefs Group has a monthly recognition program titled Chief’s Choice Award. Every month, a chief has the honor of choosing a deserving Airman for an outstanding act or for continuous outstanding performance.For the month of May, the chiefs are proud to present the Chief’s Choice Award to
May 23, 2019 Seeking mental health treatment: 49th Maintenance Group chief shares his experience with PTSD “Dealing with a traumatic event from 2011 in Afghanistan, I realize now that I probably needed help long before 2018, but at the time I felt like I’d figured out how to control the ghosts in my head. I forced myself to keep them at bay, and instead of dealing with my problems, I just let them