March 25, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: Captain leads pharmacy in patient care The Craig Joint Theater Hospital here with so many flights ranging from the emergency room to the dental clinic has many needs for prescription medicine.The pharmacy flight dispenses medication for the entire hospital. The pharmacy flight commander, Capt. Jennifer Baker, stays on top of the supply
March 25, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: Deployed sergeant delivers Christmas everyday Although the holiday season has come and gone, a staff sergeant deployed here feels he brings a little bit of Christmas to his customers every day.Anyone who walks into the mail room here could compare it to Santa's workshops with thousands of packages ranging in various sizes and shapes. Staff Sgt.
March 24, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: Force protection gets things done securely Everyday several construction projects are conducted here.Third country nationals and local nationals are employed to help with the construction.Ensuring that the job is done safe are force protection Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron. "Our job is to make sure that they are
March 24, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: CJTH operating room makes medical developments The operating room at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital here rivals operating rooms found in the U.S. The CJTH is a place where advancements are made in medicine every day. "We are learning new methods, such as how to faster spread antibiotic beads, which we are submitting for an Air Force Best
March 24, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: 774th EAS provides airlift, airdrop to Afghanistan The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, a C-130 unit, is continuously busy performing several missions a day.With missions flown 24 hours a day, the squadron has a 100 percent commit rate with little room for mistake. "Our job is to supply different locations with the supplies they need to keep
March 24, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: 455th EAPS busiest port in the DoD Most of the passengers, cargo or mail in Afghanistan has been touched in some way by one squadron. The 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron handles 75 percent all cargo that goes in and out of Afghanistan making it the busiest aerial port in the Department of Defense. "We handle more passengers,
March 24, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: 455th EAEF creates flying ambulance When a servicemember is injured in Afghanistan, the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedial Evacuation Flight works to get them further medical care within 72 hours. The 455th EAEF picks up patients when they are stable enough to move and brings them to Germany, with a 98 percent survival rate. "We provide
March 24, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: Furry sergeant eases deployment stress Have you seen an Army sergeant first class who is about 24 inches tall, 80 pounds and is furry?The sergeant mentioned above is Sgt. 1st Class Timmy, a yellow Labrador, who works in the Freedom Restoration Center here as a therapy dog. Sergeant Timmy is used to allow patients at the FRC to open up
March 23, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: Scott chaplain keeps spirits high in Afghanistan Members of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron have a high-stress job defending the base. Chaplain (Capt.) Michael Carey is deployed here to ease some of the stress and meet the spiritual needs of the 455th ESFS members. "They belong to me spiritually," said Chaplain Carey, who is
March 23, 2011 Scott Airmen recognized at USO Salute to Heroes Tonight, the USO of Missouri will host its 7th Annual Salute to Heroes Dinner in St. Louis where 14 servicemembers will be recognized. Among tonight's honorees are five Team Scott Airmen."The annual Salute to Heroes Dinner is a way for us to honor members of the Armed Forces in the local area who