Feb. 15, 2018 AMC Welcomes Civilian Health Promotion Services WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Civilian Health Promotion Services are now available to the workforce of Air Mobility Command. CHPS provides free wellness resources to employees to guide them toward healthy lifestyles through awareness of current health status and behavior modification
Feb. 14, 2018 Air Force expands virtual appointments The Air Force Medical Service is eliminating some of the hassle of medical appointments by expanding use of virtual, over-the-phone appointments for patients who do not need to see their provider in person.
Feb. 14, 2018 AFIT Academic Coding Branch provides critical service to total force officers WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – While academic degrees are generally masked at officer promotion boards, they still play a critical role for certain leadership and technical positions, so keeping official records updated with the most accurate information can be vital.Some situations where
Feb. 2, 2018 Scott performs hot pit refueling U.S. Navy Lt. Daniel Marsik, E-2D Hawkeye pilot, signals to his co-pilot to start the aircraft’s left engine during a hot pit refueling, Jan. 24, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The E-2D was Scott’s first hot pit refueling on a fixed-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
Jan. 30, 2018 Col. Maher named as new 375th Air Mobility Wing commander SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Col. Leslie A. Maher has been named as the next commander for the 375th Air Mobility Wing and will assume command Feb. 20. She currently serves as the Director for the Special Access Program Management Office, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, and is responsible for
Jan. 30, 2018 Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Lt. Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization.
Jan. 30, 2018 Recycling center makes changes to avoid excessive, illegal dumping SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base is making changes to its Recycling Collection Area to promote a more efficient and cleaner center. The recycling center is now only open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, instead of 24/7, which should help alleviate the major problem of
Jan. 24, 2018 Luncheon recognizes MLK, revisits Scott Air Force Base’s civil rights progression Inrecognition of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Scott AirForce Base held a MLK Jr. Luncheon on Jan. 16 at the Scott Event Center. The themefor this year’s event was, “MLK 50 Forward: Together we win with love forhumanity.”Col.Chris Buschur, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, said
Jan. 24, 2018 Influenza Prevention Influenza season has arrived. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health the most common flu strain this season is associated with more severe symptoms. While the majority of Scott Air Force Base personnel have been vaccinated which will help prevent illnesses, there is more you can do
Jan. 24, 2018 Take command: Urgent care now easier to access As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year.