Patient feedback system debuts online

The Department of Defense has created a fast, easy way for patients to provide feedback on healthcare services they receive at San Antonio Military Health System facilities. Military treatment facilities in San Antonio are using the Interactive Customer Evaluation system to improve services provided

USAF First Sergeant Academy embraces blended learning

The U. S. Air Force First Sergeant Academy has transformed its curriculum from a traditional "brick-and-mortar" education experience to a mixture of facilitated distance learning and in-resident classroom time to teach future first sergeants. What was once a three-week in-residence course is now

New Air Force 'Better Foods. Better Bodies.' healthy-eating campaign pilots at three bases

The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General and Air Force Medical Operations Agency Health Promotion office have launched a pilot campaign recently focused on motivating Airmen and their families to eat healthier. The campaign - which adopted the tagline "Better Foods. Better Bodies." - aims to

Cooking inspires Air Force career

For Col. Sharon Hunter, 97th Medical Group commander, cooking and food sparked an interest in an Air Force career as a dietician.Hunter, a native of Blairsville, Ga., enjoyed school from the start."When I was in high school, I enjoyed math more [than other subjects]," Hunter said. "But school didn't

Commander's vision for AETC outlined in learning transformation document

Air Education and Training Command officials created a document that provides an in-depth look into the commander's vision for the future.The document, "An AETC Vision for Learning Transformation," was designed to provide information on the way ahead to anyone affected by changes within AETC about

First Faces: A1C Brett Ison

This week's First Faces nominee is Airman 1st Class Brett Ison, 314th Training Squadron, Presidio of Monterey, Calif.Ison is from Cheboygan, Mich., a small farm town in northern Michigan, and is currently a student at the Defense Language Institute to become an airborne cryptologic linguist.Even as

Japanese officers: Columbus' pilot training is 'impressive'

Two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force officers visited Columbus AFB Feb. 26 to 28.Col. Masaharu Iwaoka and Maj. Satoru Oshima of the Personnel and Education Department traveled from Japan to gain a better understanding of the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Mission here."It was great; a very

435th FTS and 12th OSS bring home AETC Top Ops Awards

The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and 12th Operations Support Squadron were recognized as Air Education and Training Command Top Operations Squadrons for 2012. "We can all be proud of their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. David Morrissey, commander of the 12th Operations Group. "The 12th

Gen. Edward Rice Jr. pins wings on newest sensor operators

AETC commander presents Duckworth Award to 558th FTS

Gen. Edward Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, presented the 2011 Col. Joseph B. Duckworth Annual USAF Instrument award to the 558th Flying Training Squadron here March 8. The award recognizes an individual or unit who has made the most significant contribution to aerospace