Airman Fighting to stay on Active Duty after Botched Surgery

I hope the Air Force does the right thing and supports this Airman and keeps him on A/D!! Airman 1st Class Colton Read looked up from his hospital bed into the face of his wife. A tube down his throat kept him from talking. Fighting back tears, Jessica Read told her 20-year-old husband that doctors […]

When Surgery’s Go “VERY BAD”…Airman loses legs after gallbladder surgery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An airman lost parts of both legs and was in critical condition after routine gallbladder surgery at Travis Air Force Base went terribly wrong, his family said. Airman 1st Class Colton Read was supposed to get his gallbladder removed laparoscopically — via a small incision — at Travis’ David Grant Medical Center […]

Mental health issues rising among vets

The Mental Health Picture does not look good for Vets. From Navytimes.com A new study shows that 106,726 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans within the Veterans Affairs Department health care system have been diagnosed with mental health issues. That’s 37 percent of the 289,328 veterans who have sought care. Of those, 62,979 — or 22 […]

AOTC #69 FINAL is now up “She’s a Grand Old Flag”.

It’s a bit late, but better late then never.. AOTC #69 Final is done! Hosts: Da-Chief, 8404 Taped: 05 July 2009. Remember you can listen to us tape these live on Sundays @ 1115 EST (1015 CST) @ http://www.corpsman.com/corpsman-com-live.html Links from this weeks show: VA Assistant Secretary Raises Awareness About Post-9/11 GI Bill – Public […]

Military Times: SITREP June 29th -July 5th

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Verizon, InComm Retailers and the USO Team Up to Provide Free Phone Calls to Active Duty Military Personnel so They Can Stay in Touch With Loved Ones

New York, NY – June 16, 2009 – Verizon, InComm Retailers and the USO are launching an initiative to let Americans demonstrate their appreciation for armed forces personnel serving America worldwide, just in time for the July 4 holiday. From June 22 to July 4, consumer purchases of Verizon Prepaid Long Distance Phone Cards at participating local […]

New Enlistment Contracts for all Services Please Read!! ;-)

Yeah you might have seen them before but most haven’t ..  and boy do they make me laugh.  Thanks Indy!! This was pulled from our forums. Scuttlebutt Forums U.S. COAST GUARD ENLISTMENT OATH ” I, (State your name), swear to sign away 4 years of my life to the UNITED STATES COAST GUARD because I […]

VA to face questions on Colonoscopies

Looks like the VA still hasn’t gotten it’s act together.. WASHINGTON — The questionable medical practices were first found at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Tennessee, then at VA facilities in Georgia and Florida. Now, Veterans Affairs officials will face fresh questions about patient safety at a House hearing Tuesday after an internal review […]

Memorial Day 2009, My personal reflection.

This is the hardest holiday for me to celebrate. If you ask anyone they will tell you I become quiet and withdrawn. If you’re a Doc and are able to look at our list on our Memorial Page, and don’t know anyone on our Iraq or Afganistan list, you’re lucky and have probably just joined. […]

Naval hospitals stress flu prevention

This article is from Navy Times.  It is Pertinent info and I want to get it out to “EVERYONE”.  Folks this is the “REAL DEAL”.  Please take measures to protect you and your family.  Understand though, there have been no casualties here in the States as of yet.  The best treatment for this type of […]

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