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June 8, 2022
72nd Medical Group inactivates 72nd Medical Support Squadron

Surrounded by members of the Tinker Clinic, the guidon representing the 72nd Medical Support Squadron was rolled up, signaling its inactivation during a ceremony held June 2, 2022. The inactivation will have no effect on patient care as the squadron’s personnel and the services they perform will be
Aug. 23, 2021
Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of field

Mental health leaders across the Air Force met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, to discuss military mental health care, telehealth, the impact of COVID-19 and embedded mental health support.
July 8, 2020
DoD launches effort to collect 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma

The Defense Department has begun an effort to collect 8,000 donated units of plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to support the development of an effective treatment against the disease.
June 23, 2020
Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers

In a memorandum dated June 18, 2020, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General authorized five-year shaving waivers for Air and Space professionals diagnosed with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, effective immediately.
July 1, 2019
Air Force stands up Air Force Medical Readiness Agency

In a ceremony Friday at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the Air Force Medical Service stood up a new field operating agency, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency.Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger, incoming AFMRA commander,
Oct. 29, 2018
Steady and ready: C-130 mainstay of medevac

Since the Vietnam War, the C-130 Hercules has been a workhorse of aeromedical evacuation, and continues to serve as a reliable platform to move patients over long distances, allowing Airmen to provide critical care in the air, aid in disaster relief efforts, and bring warfighters home.
Oct. 1, 2018
Robotics key to medical Airmen recruitment, retention, readiness

With surgical robots becoming the standard of care across many specialties, the Air Force Medical Service is keeping up with the latest advancements to provide the best patient care and maintain Airman readiness.
Oct. 1, 2018
Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency

The Defense Health Agency officially assumed administrative and management responsibilities of a handful of hospitals and clinics as part of the Military Health System reforms mandated by Congress.The transition of the facilities is part of a phased implementation plan developed by DHA and Services
Sept. 28, 2018
Trusted Care everywhere is not going anywhere

As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.
Aug. 1, 2018
USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield

Deployed experience, subject expertise, and a passion to share lessons learned make instructors at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine a vital part of medical readiness, equipping Airmen with the skills to be successful.Celebrating its 100th year, USAFSAM is the leading platform for

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