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Jan. 31, 2025

Air Force Medical Leaders Observe Cutting-Edge Medical Readiness Training at Camp Bullis

CAMP BULLIS, Texas — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Collins, Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) commander, and Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, AFMEDCOM chief of staff, visited the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center (MRTC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, to observe medical readiness training on 31 Jan. 2025.

Jan. 28, 2025

Wilford Hall Lab Sets the Gold Standard in Military Medicine

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center laboratory is the largest Air Force clinical lab, providing critical diagnostic support to military personnel and their families with precision and efficiency. With a team of 72 experts conducting 2.2 million tests annually, the lab upholds the highest standards of care, innovation, and mission readiness in military medicine.

Dec. 27, 2024

Texans not immune to "Winter Blues"

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Understand the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder and Winter Blues, and how to combat them. Even residents in temperate-climates are susceptible as people spend more and more time indoors.

Dec. 27, 2024

Clinician Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network Program (CSION) graduates 2024 class

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Latest cohort of CSION participants graduate from Tri-Service, Corps-neutral research-focused program

Dec. 4, 2024

Teaming with small business to improve technology, save lives on battlefield

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The wing's Science & Technology team worked with a small business medical device innovator to enhance medical battlefield technology

Nov. 26, 2024

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Provides Comprehensive Support for Service Members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) provides non-medical support to Airmen and Guardians recovering from injuries, illnesses, or combat-related conditions, helping them reintegrate into duty or civilian life. Through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration initiatives, the program offers resources such as adaptive sports, employment assistance, and resiliency workshops, serving as a vital lifeline for nearly 3,000 service members.

Nov. 22, 2024

Federal Benefits Open Season for DHA civilians

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND — DHA Federal Civilian Employees can make changes to their health, dental, and vision insurance plans until Dec. 9, 2024.

Nov. 22, 2024

Fighting food insecurity with healthcare initiative

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing's initiative to combat food insecurity in the patient population

Nov. 20, 2024

AF physician committed to pilot advocacy

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND — U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman is researching the barriers keeping aviation personnel from seeking mental health care.

Nov. 8, 2024

Skin cancer screenings at Wilford Hall

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Information to schedule your skin cancer screening at Wilford Hall