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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Melissa Legowski, nurse practitioner from the 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base, briefs Guyanese nurses during a lecture at the Linden Mackenzie Hospital during New Horizons exercise 2019 in Linden, Guyana, June 13, 2019. The New Horizons exercise 2019 provides U.S. military members an opportunity to train for an overseas deployment and the logistical requirements it entails. The exercise promotes bilateral cooperation by providing opportunities for U.S. and partner nation military engineers, medical personnel and support staff to work and train side by side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

    A look into the future: Embedded Health Engagement Teams

    International Health Specialists from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) are piloting a new global health engagement model to improve health and readiness for U.S. military forces and partner nations.
  • Tech. Sgt. Michael Tryon, non-commissioned officer in charge, Aeromedical Operational Psychology at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, prepares to teach a course for Integrated Operational Support mental health care providers, technicians and social workers, Aug. 30, 2018. The IOS mental health care training program prepares providers going into IOS positions, focusing on how to support the entire squadron to improve performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Eldridge)

    USAFSAM readies operational mental health care providers

    The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine has set up Air Force’s first operational training program for embedded mental health care providers and technicians, preparing them to join Integrated Operational Support teams. Since May, Air Force mental health care providers, technicians and social workers going into IOS positions can receive specialized training at USAFSAM, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The goal is to provide the skills needed to support the squadron and their commander.
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