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Airman earns doctorate while on Active Duty
August 16, 2016 — Pursuing a higher education requires both a time and financial commitment.The current Air Force Tuition Assistance program provides active duty military members with up to $4,500 per fiscal year for education expenses. Tech. Sgt. (Dr.) Louis Lough, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the dental laboratory from the 628th Medical Group, took... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Louis Lough, 628th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of the dental laboratory, holds a cast teeth dental impression August 9, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Lough entered the Air Force in 2005 with no college education. He completed undergraduate and graduate degrees, and then earned a Doctorate of Business Administration while serving on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin West)

ADAPT informs on dangers of alcohol abuse – Part one
August 3, 2016 — Know your limits!The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program points out, "safe drinking," is a relative phrase. Impairment begins at the first drink. Each subsequent drink only serves to intensify the effects of alcohol on the body, mind, mood and behavior.Even small amounts of alcohol may result in euphoria, a lessening of... MORE

Preventive measures lead to a healthier Air Force
July 27, 2016 — Preventing illness or injury is the goal of the Air Force’s Preventive Medicine program, a topic that is highlighted in August during Preventive Health Month. Preventive Health extends beyond health care at an individual level, concentrating rather on the health of individuals, communities and specific populations to help groups reduce their risk... MORE

Preventing illness or injury is the goal of the Air Force’s Preventive Medicine program, a topic that is highlighted in August during Preventive Health Month. (AF Graphic)

628th Medical Group welcomes new commander
July 15, 2016 — The 628th Medical Group welcomed Col. Craig Lambert, 628th MDG commander, in a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 at Joint Base Charleston, July 14, 2016. MORE

Col. Craig Lambert, 628th Medical Group commander, receives the 628th MDG guidon from Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, during a change of command ceremony in Nose Dock 2 at JB Charleston, July 14, 2016. Lambert served as the Chief, Medical Support Division and Command Administrator, Office of the Command Surgeon, Air Force Global Strike Command for Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)