Jan. 22, 2015 AFMC promotes awareness of heart attack warning signs February is American Heart Month. The National Institutes of Health reports that more than one million people in the United States have a heart attack each year. Of the people who die from heart attacks, about half die within an hour of their first symptoms and before they reach the hospital. When a
Dec. 5, 2014 AFMC encourages workforce to stay safe and drive sober for the holidays Drinking and driving shatters lives. The nightmare can start with a phone call from law enforcement informing you that a family member has been involved in an alcohol-related accident."Drunk driving is 100% preventable and avoidable," said Steve Callon, AFMC Drug Demand Reduction Manager. "Planning
Nov. 26, 2014 Life Cycle Management Center helps design transport isolation system The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is playing a unique role in the United States' comprehensive Ebola response efforts in West Africa through the center's involvement in developing a transport isolation system.The system will enable safe aeromedical evacuation of Department of Defense
Oct. 24, 2014 Step up to better health with AFMC's challenge Do you have 'sitting disease'? Too much time sitting down may put you at risk for health problems. When muscles don't contract, they require less fuel, and the surplus of sugar that accumulates in the bloodstream contributes to health concerns. Research has shown that sitting for long periods of
Oct. 2, 2014 AFMC wingmen continue to take action Air Force Materiel Command's culture of respect and resiliency is still going strong, and Airmen across the command continue to prove their dedication to that culture through their actions as wingmen."In AFMC, and across the Air Force, we accomplish our mission as a dedicated team committed to our
Sept. 25, 2014 AFMC promotes Strengthening Relationships campaign During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships campaign. Healthy and caring relationships with family, friends, and significant others can give our lives immeasurable joy and meaning.According to the U.S. Department of Health &
June 26, 2014 AFMC bases implement Helping Agency taskbar icons Air Force Materiel Command has ensured that help is literally just a click away at its installations.Each of the command's nine bases has developed a Helping Agency desktop or taskbar icon, which provides one-click access to a list of that installation's helping agencies -- to include services
May 6, 2014 Wingmen continue successful interventions across AFMC Across Air Force Materiel Command, Airmen continue to embrace the command's culture of respect and resiliency. This is especially evident in their behavior as wingmen."Accountability is at the core of the culture we emphasize, and it's at the core of the wingman concept," said Jennifer Treat, AFMC
March 20, 2014 AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' wellness challenge During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape wellness challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative on how to safely lose weight and be physically active. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss
March 10, 2014 Wingmen in action across AFMC For many, "wingman" is just a buzzword or something discussed at stand-down days. However, Airmen across Air Force Materiel Command are putting the wingman concept into action."As AFMC continues to emphasize a culture of respect and resiliency, it is important to remember that we all have a