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Aug. 1, 2018
USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield

Deployed experience, subject expertise, and a passion to share lessons learned make instructors at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine a vital part of medical readiness, equipping Airmen with the skills to be successful.Celebrating its 100th year, USAFSAM is the leading platform for
July 3, 2018
A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating, but there are therapies that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help Airmen return to duty.One of the most effective therapies, practiced by many Air Force mental health professionals, is prolonged exposure therapy.
July 3, 2018
Baltimore C-STARS partnership prepares Airmen for battlefield medicine

Civilian partnerships are a vital readiness resource for the Air Force Medical Service, refreshing medics on trauma skills and taking lessons learned to deliver life-saving trauma care downrange.The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills program in Baltimore, Maryland, prepares
June 26, 2018
A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care

Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment.
April 20, 2018
Always there: Air Force Reserve strengthens a ready medical force

Balancing military and civilian roles, Air Force Reserve medics enhance Air Force Medical Service capabilities.
Jan. 5, 2018
Medically ready to be mission ready

From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.

USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield

A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD

Baltimore C-STARS partnership prepares Airmen for battlefield medicine

A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care

Always there: Air Force Reserve strengthens a ready medical force

Medically ready to be mission ready