April 23, 2020 Proning made easy at Keesler AFB A team from the 81st Medical Group at Keesler Medical Center developed a prototype “proning shelf” that can be attached to an ICU bed, allowing ARDS patients to rest in a position for easier breathing.
April 23, 2020 From Vance student to leader of Alaskan Air Command Lt. Gen. David L. Nichols earned his pilot wings at Vance and went on to lead the Alaskan Air Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Joint Task Force Alaska.
April 23, 2020 USECAF, CMSAF visit AETC to see adjusted training operations in response to COVID-19 While performing duties as Under Secretary of the Air Force, Shon Manasco, along with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, visited with Airmen at multiple training locations at JBSA and at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Apr. 22, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to see
April 23, 2020 56th FW makes history, receives maintenance award two consecutive years LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. – The 56th and 944th Fighter Wing earned the Air Force Clements McMullen Memorial Maintenance Daedalian Trophy for the second-consecutive year, 2018 and 2019 -- the first time in the award’s 60-year history.
April 23, 2020 56th FW makes history, receives maintenance award two consecutive years LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. – The 56th and 944th Fighter Wings earned the Air Force Clements McMullen Memorial Maintenance Daedalian Trophy for the second-consecutive year, 2018 and 2019 -- the first time in the award’s 60-year history.
April 23, 2020 EMS makes face shields, masks for medical personnel Luke Airmen are helping fight Coronavirus Disease 2019 by supplying protective equipment for medical professionals and essential employees assigned to Luke.
April 23, 2020 Second wave of 944th FW medics deploy to aid in coronavirus response Over a dozen medical personnel from the 944th Medical and Aeromedical Staging Squadrons were mobilized this week in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Nurses and medical technicians with highly sought after skills for COVID-19 response departed Luke Air Force Base, April 22 to join
April 23, 2020 Operation Thread Masters: Spouse-led group makes face covers for Sheppard Over the past few months, multiple Sheppard AFB squadrons and communities have gotten together to help the COVID-19 crisis in their own ways. To add to the groups of supporting heroes we have the members of Operation THREAD MASTERS, a spouse led volunteer group obtaining masks for Sheppard’s base
April 23, 2020 Best in the Air Force: Columbus AFB Airfield Ops hard work recognized The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Airfield Operations Flight at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, was selected as the best in the Air Force for 2019 following their accomplishments and support of the base’s mission to Cultivate Airmen, Create Pilots and Connect.
April 23, 2020 Columbus AFB mechanics go full throttle ahead in light of COVID-19 Propulsion mechanics at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, responsible for keeping engines designed for the T-38 Talon in pristine condition, are being counted on to ensure the Air Forces’s pilot training pipeline requirements continue in light of the COVID-19 virus.