News

May 17, 2016
Roberson impressed by 59th MDW warrior medics

Seeing first-hand how the 59th Medical Wing is “setting the standard” for innovation throughout the Department of Defense, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander, Air Education and Training Command, toured the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center May 11 to get an inside glimpse of the organization.
May 13, 2016
Welsh releases 2016 reading list

The Air Force chief of staff published his 2016 professional reading list May 13.
May 13, 2016
AF names top analysts: AETC team, individuals take home top honors

Air Education and Training Command’s Battlefield Airmen Physical Fitness Study Team and three AETC individuals took home top Air Force level awards in the 2016 Air Force Analysis Award Competition.
May 11, 2016
Luke Airmen helps saves life

Airmen are trained to respond to emergency situations anytime and anywhere. On March 13th, two Airmen put that training to use.
May 10, 2016
Cadaver training prepares AF warrior medics for real world encounters

Cadaver training is helping medical technicians build confidence and hone critical life-saving skills at the 59th Medical Wing.
May 10, 2016
Gateway team takes innovation training to SAMMC

With a proven track record and increasing demand for its services, the 59th Medical Wing Gateway Innovation Center deployed its mobile training team to the San Antonio Military Medical Center at nearby Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 25–29.
May 10, 2016
Pilot program remains laser-focused in the face of an Air Force pilot shortage

Officials with the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program remain laser-focused on maximizing training production as the Air Force faces a growing pilot shortage. “The Air Force is currently about 500 pilots short of requirements,” Col. Paul Moga, 80th Flying Training Wing vice commander, said.
May 10, 2016
New Reid Clinic to service Air Force basic, tech training

With an expected completion date of May 2018, the 59th Medical Wing’s new Reid Clinic will enhance health care delivery for the 80,000 patients on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
May 10, 2016
South Carolina AFJROTC unit receives record number of AFROTC scholarships

Air Force ROTC recently awarded scholarships to seven Air Force JROTC cadets at Clover High School, South Carolina, a new record for the school.“That’s nearly one-third of my senior class,” said retired Maj. Brian Batson during a recent interview with the local newspaper The Herald. “You could tell
May 9, 2016
Strong as a Foxx

The clanging of weights, thumping of treadmills and the aroma of sweat—all things associated with a gym -- are also things that describe a place one Laughlin Airman goes to relieve stress.