• New AFRL division brings S&T and medical research capability together

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A new division in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing was activated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine here May 1. “The Warfighter Medical Optimization Division becomes one

  • Nutrition Clinic can help you spring into healthier eating habits

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - March is National Nutrition Month and the 88th Medical Group Nutrition Clinic is here to help with any questions or concerns regarding nutritional health. The Nutrition Clinic offers a variety of classes and appointments to assist patients with making

  • Wounded Warrior to USAFSAM students: ‘You are our Angels’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In 2005, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel Gilyeat was on his second tour of combat duty in Iraq when the day that would change his life forever arrived.He had been having feelings for several months before that he was going to be mortally wounded in combat.“I

  • Ohio State honors veterans at military appreciation hockey game

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University honored military members during a hockey game, Feb. 15 at the Value City Arena Schottenstein Center.The Buckeyes hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a game was played in front of 5,400 fans in attendance.Wright-Patterson provided Air Force Band of Flight’s

  • Virtual training platform maintains, improves military surgeon’s skills

    It is vital for medical Airmen to continuously maintain and improve their skills. To access more training opportunities, military surgeons are looking to virtual training platforms.The Air Force is working with sister services to study a virtual training platform called Crowd-Sourced Assessment of

  • February is American Heart Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The heart has always been a source of mystery. The Greeks thought it housed the spirit.  To the Chinese, it was the center of happiness, and the Egyptians saw it as the source of intellect and emotion.  Whatever your beliefs about the heart are, one thing is

  • C-17 Globemaster III: An aircraft as versatile as AE crews

    Larger, faster and flexible – a flying ICU. Since joining the U.S. Air Force fleet in 1993, the C-17 Globemaster III has significantly expanded aeromedical evacuation capabilities.In addition to its transport and other numerous mission sets, the C-17 converts to provide aeromedical evacuation to

  • 88th Medical Group Kittyhawk Pharmacy to Offer New Service Hours

    Beginning Monday, Feb. 4, the 88th Medical Group Kittyhawk Pharmacy lobby will open for full prescription service at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The drive-through service will continue to be available for customers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for prescription pick-up only. For more

  • Beating the Holiday Blues

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON Air Force Base, Ohio- With the holiday season in full swing it can be difficult to remember to take time for yourself. Between the extra errands and managing to visit and entertain family, you might find yourself feeling overworked and stressed. Civilian Health Promotions Services