July 2012 In honor of World Breastfeeding Week 2012, the 31st Medical Group is sponsoring several events to promote and educate women about breastfeeding July 30 - Aug. 4. World Breastfeeding Week promotes and supports breastfeeding mothers across the globe. The annual observance highlights the importance of communication between physicians and mothers, and ensures all … [Read more...]
DOD Warns Syria Against Use of Chemical Weapons
July 23, 2012 By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Syrian leaders should not even think about using chemical weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today. “The Syrian regime is already responsible for unacceptable levels of deplorable violence against the Syrian population, and they should not think one iota about … [Read more...]
Victims in Colorado Shooting Tragedy Identified
7/22/2012 ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- An Air Force Reservist was killed and another was wounded during the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., theater July 20. Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress, 29, was among the 12 fatalities and another Air Force Reservist was among 58 wounded during a midnight shooting rampage at the Century 16 multiplex, about 10 miles from downtown … [Read more...]
Florida Sheriffs Give ‘Fallen Heroes’ Last Ride Home
July 20, 2012 by Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz 6th Mobility Wing Public Affairs MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's office, in Florida, in partnership with members of MacDill Air Force Base, conducted a fallen hero's dignified transfer here for the second day in a row July 18. Over the years, service members have given the ultimate sacrifice for … [Read more...]
AF Gets New Weapon in Firefighting Arsenal
By Danny Webb 82nd Training Web Public Affairs 7/19/2012 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The main fire station has received a new weapon in their arsenal, the P-34 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV), which is the newest addition to the Air Force crash response fleet. The RIV is the first vehicle in the Air Force to use new ultra high pressure fire fighting technology … [Read more...]