Air Force relies on medical groups to combat illnesses

In this staged photo, Senior Airman Osniel Diaz, 42nd Medical Group public health professional, peers down a line of sick service members during this flu season. To date, the clinic has issued more than 6,500 influenza vaccines for this season’s outbreak. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

The Guard and Reserve Network hosts 'elevator pitch' workshop

United States Air Force Col. Edward Vaughan of Tampa, Fla., co-founder of the Guard and Reserve Network, or GARNET, delivers his pitch to the judges Jan. 23 in a series of 60-second "elevator pitches." GARNET sponsored this first-ever Air University Pitch-Fest, held at the Air War College. Military members and veterans received constructive feedback after pitching their big idea, their qualifications for their next job or any other topic they chose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scot Talcot/RELEASED)

Exercise Week photos

Members of the hazardous materials entry team, wearing chemical protective suits, enter building 836 to sample for nerve agents on Maxwell Air Force Base during a nerve-agent exercise Jan 17. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Donna L. Burnett)

Exercise Week photos

Deputy fire chief Charles Jorgensen, left, incident commander, discusses a cordon with security forces members outside building 836 on Maxwell Air Force Base during a nerve-agent exercise Jan 17. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Donna L. Burnett)

Changes in TAP helps Airmen adjust to civilian life

Soon-to-be retired service members attend the final day of the newly-revised Transition Goals Plans Success, or Transition GPS class held at the Maxwell Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center on January 11. The program, which was revised for the first time in more than 20 years, focuses on translating military training and experience into civilian knowledge, skills and abilities, financial planning, and includes a VA benefits briefing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)

Out and About

Senior Airman China Ivie describes her job in the 42nd Medical Group Dental Clinic to Col. Trent Edwards, 42nd Air Base Wing commander and 42nd ABW Command Chief Master Sergeant Garth Meade Wednesday. The visit by Edwards and Meade is part of their monthly 'Out and About' trips, where they visit different offices and speak to personnel on Maxwell and Gunter Annex to gain insight as to what their role is within their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)