News - Page 225

July 24, 2012
MiCare: Controlling your health care

The 99th Medical Group is encouraging patients to take more control of their healthcare by enrolling in MiCare. MiCare Secure Messaging is an online service that allows efficient electronic exchange between patients and their healthcare team. It allows for a more secure exchange of health
July 18, 2012
Nurses needed at Medical Center

The 99th Medical Group is looking to expand their nursing staff.After upgrading to the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center and expanding the care the facility can offer, the MDG is looking to increase its nursing staff to ease and assist current nursing requirements."We're looking at bringing in
July 17, 2012
U.S. Air Force Weapons School veteran visits Nellis

Retired Col. Ronald E. Catton, a graduate and former instructor from the weapons school, visited U.S. Air Force Weapons School Airmen July 13 to share his knowledge and experiences.Catton attended the then Fighter Weapons School more than 50 years ago. He was the first of only two students ever to
July 17, 2012
NBA supports Nellis

The Nellis Warrior Fitness Center basketball court was packed to capacity as more than 100 of Nellis Air Force Base's youth were given the chance to be mentored by six USA Basketball Legends during the Hoops for Troops event July 10, 2012. USA Legends Lenny Wilkens, Gary Payton, Chris Mullin,
July 17, 2012
57th Wing's blood drive benefits community

The 57th Wing and United Blood Services will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 19 and 20 at the Outdoor Recreation Center.United Blood Services provides blood and blood products to the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center, which helps active-duty service members and their families,
July 17, 2012
Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center holds first clinical investigation program research symposium

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - The 99th Medical Group Clinical Investigation Program held its first research symposium June 27, attended by approximately 65 physicians, nurses and staff.The symposium gave the graduating residency class a venue to present their research projects and/or scholarly
July 17, 2012
Senior Enlisted Advisor to CJCS visits Nellis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range to see and better understand Airmen and their capabilities."It's been a very, very good trip," Battaglia said. "[My wife,] Lisa
July 16, 2012
Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stacey Lennartz, Staff Sgt. Elisa Guzman and Senior Airman Robert Detrano, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems Airmen, lift an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile July 6, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Airmen are graded on a written
July 13, 2012
Resiliency: A challenge at any pay grade

Promotion to chief master sergeant is often seen as one of the ultimate accomplishments in an enlisted members' career. Yet as a Chief, it can seem like one is expected to be impervious to outside pressures simply because we have years of experience in dealing with personnel issues of every
July 11, 2012
Fitnesss conditioning classes on schedule at the Health and Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center at Nellis Air Force Base develops new fitness programs to help train Airmen and dependents to receive a proper workout to eliminate the threat of injury. Remaining fit to fight has been an ongoing Air Force emphasis. In 2010 the Air Force Fitness Test standards