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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: colonoscopy reminder
March 6, 2018 — The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. CRC is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and third most common cause of cancer death in women and men. Early-onset CRC is on the rise, and about 10 percent of new colon cancer patients are under age 50. Fortunately, CRC is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers...

Nutrition care easily accessible via telehealth appointments
March 5, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Medical Service is working to increase access to high level nutrition care using tele-medical nutrition therapy...

Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment
February 15, 2018 — With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity...

Dental Assistant Spotlight: A1C Kianna Dhanraj, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 15, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Medical Group celebrates Dental Assistant Week every year during...

Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 14, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-- Our next Dental Assistant Spotlight is Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley,...

Air Force expands virtual appointments
February 14, 2018 — The Air Force Medical Service is eliminating some of the hassle of medical appointments by expanding use of virtual, over-the-phone appointments for patients who do not need to see their provider in person...

11th Medical Group to hold quarterly patient orientation
February 13, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will begin holding a quarterly patient orientation...

Clinic Presidents’ Day holiday closure – Feb. 19
February 12, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed on Feb. 19, 2018 for observance of Presidents’ Day...

11th WG Airmen train during ATSO Rodeo
January 18, 2018 — 11th Wing Airmen took part in the Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo full-spectrum readiness training here Jan. 18, 2018. The training is designed to enhance Airmen performance in emergency situations. The ATSO Rodeo was comprised of donning Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear, performing self-aid buddy care, defensive fighting positions and pre- and post-chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense attack simulations. ...

Medically ready to be mission ready
January 5, 2018 — From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times...

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...