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  • The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program ensures Airmen are aware of the limitations and consequences of alcohol abuse and its impact on their Air Force career. At each installation, the ADAPT program offers awareness outreach, assessment, and counseling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

    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.
  • Capt. Daniel Gibson, 92nd Medical Operation Squadron psychologist, goes over the Nexxus Biotrace with Staff Sgt. Donald Durst, 92nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace medical technician, May 4, 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The program allows patients to see how their body is responding to both physical and mental stress. The patient is able to visualize what his or her body is doing under stress and see how it differs when in a relaxed state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)

    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 to ensure the best patient care.
  • U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger gives remarks at the 2018 Heroes of Military Medicine Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2018. (Courtesy photo by Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine)

    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.
  • A photo of members of the Lt. Dan Band perform during a concert, April 26, 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The concert performed by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band was their first at Mountain Home AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Bivens)

    Lt. Dan Band visits MHAFB

    Mountain Home Air Force Base is the equivalent of a small town with a population of less than 7,000 people. The Gunfighters who reside at Mountain Home work hard around the clock to accomplish the base mission of providing F-15E Strike Eagle sorties.
  • Members of the Seymour Johnson Military Affairs Committee arrive at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 26, 2018. The visit gave both Mountain Home AFB personnel and Seymour Johnson MAC members the chance to converse about similar issues that both base communities encounter. Because of this, the members learned better ways of working together to handle these situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chester Mientkiewicz)

    Seymour Johnson Military Affairs Committee visits MHAFB

    Seymour Johnson Military Affairs Committee visited Mountain Home Air Force Base, April 26 - 27th.
  • AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15

    AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15

    Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance learning or in-residence attendance.
  • U.S. Air Force Special Operations Surgical Teams practice integrated operations during a Special Tactics exercise, Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 16, 2015. Air Force Medicine is adapting the SOST model for battlefield care, to provide additional support for future combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

    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.
  • Image of a graphic of Gunfighter Skies Air and Space Celebration. The airshow is scheduled to be held June 2nd and 3rd. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Airman 1st Class Janae Capuno)

    Gunfighter Skies: From idea to airshow

    Witnessing jet teams performing aerial displays can be a surreal experience. Listening to the announcer over the sound of jet engines roaring, alongside tens of thousands of people is an experience that few would want to miss.
  • A photo of Steve Hughes, Military Child Education Coalition trainer, leads a SPARC class April 18, 2018, in Mountain Home, Idaho. SPARC focuses on supporting student's educational experience and bringing out their potential. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy D. Wolff)

    Finding a military child’s ‘SPARC’

    Base and local community members came together during the Month of the Military Child to attend the Military Child Education Coalition’s SPARC class in Mountain Home, April 18, 2018. SPARC (Strength, Potential, Aspirations, Resourcefulness and Confidence) is one of many classes MCEC trainers teach on. It’s focus is supporting student educational experience, helping them reach their goals and live their dreams.
  • Tech. Sgt. Brent Watkins, 366th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter tends to a simulated injury during an exercise April 5, 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The Major Accident Response Exercise tested first responders on dealing with a downed aircraft and securing large numbers of people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy D. Wolff)

    Gunfighters conduct MARE exercise

    Members of the 366th Fighter Wing combined their efforts to tackle a Major Accident Response Exercise here April 5, 2018. The simulated incident centered around a jet striking a bird and crashing into a second jet parked on the ground. Once the aircraft was downed, first responders immediately jumped into action and took control of the situation.
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