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SG Newswire for August2003


Pararescuemen from the 301st Expeditionary Combat Search and Rescue Squadron along with a United Nations paramedic and Maj. (Dr.) Nathaniel Russell carry a patient from a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter to a waiting ambulance at Baghdad AB after the bombing of the United Nations building in Baghdad Aug.19.  (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Brian Ferguson, 447th Expeditionary Communications Squadron)

Bombing in Baghdad 
AF professionalism, teamwork save U.N. lives



"I've never studied so hard and long in my life."

-- Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Michele Perry, the
     first reservist in more than 30 years to successfully
     complete the Individual Duty Medical Technician
     course. 

In the News

Officials release fitness-test details Just how many push-ups and crunches airmen will have to do, or how fast they will have to run, has yet to be finalized.

AF eliminates CICAP from medical group superintendent assignnment process The new assignment process will be based on Air Force Personnel Center’s most-eligible-to-move criteria outlined in AFI 36-2110.

SG issues challenge to   meet and exceed access-to-care standards

C-9 Nightingale completes last U.S. mission; aeromedical service began in 1968 

C-130, KC-135 make U.S. aeromedical debut

Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Young appointed medical corps chief
Presidential commission lauds AF Suicide Prevention Program
CSAF issues "Fit to Fight" sight picture
Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Rodgers bids farewell to WHMC; Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Green takes command
Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Randolph retires from active duty
TRICARE managed care support contracts awarded
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