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CARE FOR THE STRESSES WE CAN’T SEE Today’s Airmen face undeniable stresses and unique challenges in the line of duty. Our Mental Health Nurses play a crucial role in helping diagnose and aid in their continued all-over health. Providing safe and effective treatment alongside the mental health care

PROVIDING EVERDAY CARE FOR EVERYONE The Air Force makes it a top priority to take care of our global family. Providing primary and specialty healthcare, Family Nurse Practitioners work autonomously or with other healthcare professionals to deliver complete family-focused care. These advanced-practi

THINKING FAST AND SAVING LIVES When there’s a medical crisis, providing swift and comprehensive care is critical to the patient’s survival. Working in some of the most stressful environments on bases all over the world, Air Force Emergency/Trauma Nurses rapidly make lifesaving decisions every day.

PROVIDING CARE FOR CREATING LIFE The health of female Airmen and families of all our service members are a top priority, especially as their families grow. Skilled Labor and Delivery Nurses play an essential role in Air Force facilities all over the world. Responsible for providing prenatal, perina

MANAGING PAIN AND SURGICAL CARE Surgeries are performed every day in first-class Air Force medical facilities around the world. As privileged healthcare providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists perform specialized and critical nursing duties for surgical patients before, during and after

OPTIMAL CARE FOR THE SERIOUSY ILL When Airmen or their families are suffering from severe medical conditions or injuries, it’s imperative they get comprehensive care. Responsible for executing complex, intensive nursing care, Critical Care Nurses provide the immediate treatment needed in severe sit

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary care physicians for pilots and crewmembers traveling in air or space. These physicians discover, prevent a

KEEPING US ON OUR FEET The physical demands of the Air Force require Airmen to constantly be on their feet. When a foot or ankle problem occurs, Podiatric Surgeons provide the medical diagnosis and necessary treatment to the affected area. From calluses to broken bones, these specialists care for a

GETTING BODIES BACK IN MOTION When Airmen suffer from illness or injury, their motor functions can be adversely compromised. Providing services that help restore function, improve mobility and relieve pain, Physical Therapists work closely with patients to help them heal and promote overall wellnes