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  • Tech. Sgt. Michael Tryon, non-commissioned officer in charge, Aeromedical Operational Psychology at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, prepares to teach a course for Integrated Operational Support mental health care providers, technicians and social workers, Aug. 30, 2018. The IOS mental health care training program prepares providers going into IOS positions, focusing on how to support the entire squadron to improve performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Eldridge)

    USAFSAM readies operational mental health care providers

    The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine has set up Air Force’s first operational training program for embedded mental health care providers and technicians, preparing them to join Integrated Operational Support teams.
  • A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron shakes hands with a tactical aircraft maintainer prior to deploying from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 10, 2018.

    ‘Shooters’ deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and supporting units, deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
  • A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron completes pre-flight procedures with a crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 10, 2018.

    F-16s evacuate before Hurricane Michael

    The 55th, 77th and 79th Fighter Squadrons evacuated their F-16 Fighting Falcons to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The evacuation was to avoid possible damage to the aircraft from Hurricane Michael. The jets returned to Shaw AFB Oct. 12 and will continue normal flying operations.
  • Rows of items sit in the 20th Force Support Squadron Attic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 4, 2018.

    Hand-me-down haven

    Acting on the idiom of “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” the 20th Force Support Squadron Attic connects families and gives back to the community through donations.People drop off donations to the Attic every day, not only to help clear out their homes, but to help those who may be in need.“We’re not just for the Air Force,” said Jennifer
  • Team Shaw members assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department visit Shaw Heights Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 9, 2018.

    Shaw hosts Fire Prevention Week events

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department hosted a series of events in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-12.This year’s events focused on the National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Week theme: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere.”As a way to share knowledge, base firefighters visited local
  • Team Shaw members pose after jogging laps around Memorial Lake at the Alzheimer’s walk at on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 4, 2018.

    Alzheimer’s walk

    Typically, diseases are unforeseen and affect not only the host but their loved ones as well. Alzheimer’s is no different. It is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Treatment can help, but it has yet to be cured.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen place 482nd Attack Squadron patches on their flight suits at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 3, 2018

    25th Attack Group activated at Shaw

    U.S. Air Force history was made at Shaw AFB when the 25th Attack Group was activated Oct. 2.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Mutz, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, prepares metal rods for welding at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2018.

    Metals tech Airmen weld mission success

    A work center lined with pieces of metal-mending machinery sits mere feet from the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
  • Residents of South Carolina move very slowly down US highway 278 after their Governor issued a mandatory evacuation of the costal cities in preparation of hurricane Florance's impending flooding, winds and rain. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Technical Sgt. Chris Hibben)

    Airmen impacted by hurricane receive AFIMSC support

    Linda Alcala listened to a news report about Hurricane Florence approaching the Carolina coast. She heard about a woman whose family didn’t have enough money to evacuate, and payday wasn’t for another week. “That hit my heart hard,” said Alcala, the AFIMSC Financial Operations chief. The woman’s story prompted Alcala to think about all of the Air Force civilians potentially impacted by the storm, and it drove her to action.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Tyler, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program director, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Maj. Scott Thallemer, InDoRSE program coordinator, pose for a photo inside the robotics surgery training room at the clinical research lab on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 13, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Kemberly Groue)

    Robotics key to medical Airmen recruitment, retention, readiness

    With surgical robots becoming the standard of care across many specialties, the Air Force Medical Service is keeping up with the latest advancements to provide the best patient care and maintain Airman readiness.
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