Jan. 6, 2025 Air Force releases FY25 Selective Retention Bonus list The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel.
April 5, 2023 CAFB Capt. poses question; improves readiness U.S. Air Force Capt. Hailey Faist, MD, 14th Medical Group flight surgeon, noticed an issue with the limited list of approved medications to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).Urinary Tract Infections are a common medical condition that disproportionately impacts females more than males. The only
March 16, 2022 14th MDG enhances readiness through Ready Eagle Exercise After a week of preparation, training, and planning, the 14th Medical Group at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, performed an exercise called “Ready Eagle” on March 11, 2022, aimed to strengthen the readiness of Air Force medics in hostile situations.
Nov. 3, 2021 14th MDG presents at National Pharmacy Conference U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregory Correale, 14th Medical Group Pharmacy element chief, and Staff Sgt. Joanna Sanchez, 14th MDG non-commissioned officer in charge of pharmacy services, presented posters comprised of analytics for pharmacy operations at the virtual National Pharmacy Conference, Oct. 24-26,
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
July 7, 2021 Cheers for new MDG commander The 14th Medical Group Change of Command ceremony was held July 7, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Out-going commander Col. Betty Venth relinquished command to the in-coming commander, Col. Katheryn Ellis.
March 25, 2020 14th MDG revamps entry, screening process to counter COVID-19 spread The 14th Medical Group at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has recently revamped their entry and screening procedures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
March 18, 2020 Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
May 4, 2018 14th Medical Group’s care keeps Airmen flying high There are many stressors throughout a pilot’s career and being unable to fly because of a stuffy nose and a sneeze can cause a student to be pushed back if left untreated.
Nov. 6, 2017 Benefits Delivery at Discharge program redesigned for faster results The Benefits Delivery at Discharge program was recently redesigned to allow most service members to receive disability benefit decisions the day after their discharge.