• AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

    A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.

  • 711 HPW centrifuge simulates spaceflight for astronauts

    The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) hosted five astronauts from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) for centrifuge training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The centrifuge, owned and operated by 711 HPW, simulates

  • Check it to Protect it

    High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” for a reason- it typically has no symptoms, yet it’s one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke. That’s why regular screening is so important: knowing your numbers is the first step in protecting your health.

  • Air Force medics need to be ready at a moment’s notice

    Readiness and the ability to respond effectively and rapidly to mass casualty events are critical components of being an Air Force medic. When the 88th Medical Group participated in a Ready Eagle II event in fall 2024, those skills were put to the test.Ready Eagle II was a three-day event building

  • 2024 Annual Retiree Appreciation on Wright-Patterson Oct. 23

      WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day is set for Oct. 23 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wright-Patt Club, providing networking opportunities to link Miami Valley’s military retirees to various veteran resources.Open to all military retirees

  • Wright-Patterson Medical Center leads military health care innovation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Medical Center is at the forefront of a new era in military health care, selected by Defense Health Agency as one of five facilities to pilot a more patient-centered care model.This initiative marks a shift in how military medicine approaches

  • Solar eclipse: Keep your eyes on safety

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States (including Ohio) and Canada.A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun’s face. The sky will darken