Oct. 20, 2020 Licensed pharmacy technician, casual lieutenant works at Columbus AFB Pharmacy Before going through pilot training, the Air Force offers lieutenants an opportunity to apply the skillsets they have gained throughout college or through prior occupations, by working at different agencies around base. The opportunity is otherwise known as the Casual Lieutenant Program. Second Lt.
June 26, 2019 PTSD: Where Columbus AFB Airmen can go for help Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in some individuals who are exposed to a shocking, traumatic, or dangerous event.
June 14, 2019 14th MDOS departments cover wide range of responsibilities The Kortiz Clinic on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, is home to 14th Medical Group, who’s Airmen are responsible for taking care of thousands of Airmen, their family members and retirees.
March 8, 2019 Hub of the Kortiz Clinic: The 14th MDSS pharmacy Each year 109,000 prescriptions are written for over 18,000 beneficiaries, and each week roughly 1,500 patients seen by the 14th Medical Support Squadrons pharmacy technicians.
Dec. 10, 2018 Medical Airman inspired to give back through CFC When Capt. Jamion Lewis, 14th Medical Support Squadron Resource Management Office and Medical Readiness flight commander, was 8 years old, his sister was born with her heart in the wrong spot in her body. A children’s hospital in Texas took such good care of her and supported her and their family
Nov. 9, 2018 Dental Flight ‘Puts the bite in the fight’ The 14th Medical Operations Squadron Dental Flight is essential for Airmen and pilots to be in good health. Poor dental health may prevent Airmen from completing their job, so the dental flight works consistently to complete x-rays and perform dental check-ups or cleanings with new and high quality
Sept. 16, 2018 50th FTS triumph against 14th MDG in 2018 intramural softball championship The 50th Flying Training Squadron softball team stands with the trophy Sept. 11, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, after beating the 14th Medical Group in the Intramural Softball Championship. The 50th Flying Training Squadron won the second of two games and the championship with a
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.
March 9, 2018 Our 14th MDG: Air Force award winners Two individuals from the 14th Medical Group earned Air Force level Awards for their hard work in 2017.
Sept. 29, 2017 Columbus AFB 2017-2018 flu season The 2017-2018 flu season is quickly approaching and with increased viral activity comes the need to be immunized.