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Friday, June 18, 2021 | Vol. 46, Number 24 z 621st adds emergency managers Page 3 z Military medicine evolves after Desert Storm Page 10
2 Tailwind Commentaries June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 Travis Tailwind 3
Contingency Response adds emergency capacity
Current PCS,
household goods
myLearning digital platform expands Tech. Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr.
Thank the
troops with
affected by courseware; announces new features 621st ContingenCy Response Wing publiC AffAiRs
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKE- base exhange
supply shortages Air Education and Training to store learning data and can
HURST, N.J. — When disaster strikes,
whether natural like a tornado or manu-
factured like a chemical attack, it’s nice to
gift cards
Command Public Affairs serve as a source of record for
know there are people trained to respond. Army & Air Force Exchange
organizations,” said Bill Muse, Good news! Air Mobility Command re-
Secretary of the Air Force JOINT BASE SAN AN- Service Public Affairs
Public Affairs AETC Learning Services pro- cently added emergency management ca-
TONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas
gram manager. “Intelliboard pabilities to the 621st Contingency Re- TRAVIS AIR FORCE
(AFNS) — Air Education and
JOINT BASE SAN AN- is our reporting and analyt- sponse Wing. BASE — Anyone who wants
Training Command’s “myL-
TONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas ics tool, and BigBlueButton is The change comes after an increased to thank service members
earning” system is entering
(AFNS) — Following the COV- a conferencing system that will need for an EM unit within the CRW and spread patriotic cheer
phase two of its rollout, add-
ID-19 pandemic, supply short- emerged. As a result, AMC held multiple during the Fourth of July can
ing new features scheduled allow for virtual classrooms
ages have been popping up meetings, teleconferences, and exercises purchase gift cards from the
to be available to Airmen and with audio, video, slide presen-
in everything from lumber to to understand the problem and address the Army & Air Force Exchange
Guardians early this summer. tation, and a chat functional-
computer chips to new cars. condition as efficiently and effectively as Service.
The Air Force’s 21st Cen- ity within the myLearning sys- Military shoppers as well
These shortfalls are likely to af- possible.
tury learning system is part as civilians can show their
fect some service members and tem.” The solution was to create a new unit
of the service’s focus on delib- support by purchasing gift
their families this summer dur- According to Muse, these type code consisting of 12 emergency man-
erate development of the To- cards from the Exchange’s
ing the typically busy perma- new features should be fully agers. A UTC is a specific capability as-
tal Force. website, ShopMyExchange.
nent change of station, or PCS, operational on the site by mid- signed a five-digit code used in planning
“Our Airmen and Guard- com.
season. August. military operations. There are current-
According to a newly re- ians, both enlisted and officers, Physical gift cards can
ly eight EMs assigned to the CRW: four on
leased communiqué from the deserve systems that enable myLearning debuted as a be used by authorized shop-
the East Coast at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-
Air Force’s Personal Proper- their deliberate development,” modern and interactive solu- Lakehurst and four on the West Coast at pers at any Army, Air Force,
said Chief Master Sgt. Erik centralized learning manage- of implementation by adding
ty Activity Headquarters, “De- ment system for all U.S. Space tion in March and replaced Travis Air Force Base, California. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast
Thompson, AETC command EBLS courses helps us achieve
partment of Defense demand Force and U.S. Air Force on- our vision of ‘one-stop shop- training modules previously This new capability bolsters Devil Raid- u.s. Air force photo by tech. sgt. luther Mitchell Jr. Guard exchange worldwide
this peak (PCS) season has chief. “The myLearning plat- found on the Advanced Distrib- ers’ ability to respond to humanitarian aid Airmen of the 821st Contingency Response Group respond to a chemical attack scenario during and at ShopMyExchange.
form advances force develop- line learning courses, link- ping’ for online learning.” Exercise Turbo Distribution at Cecil Airport, Fla., Feb. 20, 2019.
greatly exceeded commercial uted Learning Service. Since and disaster relief events anytime, any- com, MyNavyExchange.com
ment by meeting our personnel ing training for Airmen and Course owners who previ-
industry capabilities, large- its launch, more than 300,000 where. Center, Louisiana, as well as the large- Emergency managers provide chemi- and ShopCGX.com.
where they are. It’s a command Guardians across different ously hosted their classes on
ly due to resource constraints Emergency managers began develop- scale Exercise Turbo Distribution. Addi- The Exchange operates
priority to refine or replace the specialty codes, locations and EBLS will be trained and giv- Airmen and Guardians have cal, biological, radiological, or nuclear de-
associated with the COVID-19 ing, training, and teaching CRW Airmen 4,920 stores in more than 30
outdated systems that support more. en site access to build their new accessed the site and complet- tionally, they supported Exercise Turbo tection, identification, reconnaissance and
pandemic. Per industry, this shortly after they arrived in the summer of countries and 50 states.
our personnel, which is what “We’re pleased with both courses in myLearning. User ed around 361,000 courses. Distribution 21-3 this month at Volk Field decontamination capabilities for a contin-
resulted in a 25% decrease in 2020. They tackled starting a unit from the eGift cards that never ex-
we’ve done and continue to the performance of and the training begins this month, Additionally, myLearning has Combat Readiness Training Center at Fort gency response force consisting of up to
their labor pool, resulting in ground up, determining equipment needs, pire can be sent to any au-
(decreased) personal property do with the myLearning plat- force’s embrace of myLearn- and course personnel can ex- successfully migrated to Clou- McCoy, Wisconsin. 150 personnel for 60 days. thorized Exchange shopper
and prioritizing them for CR missions.
movement capacity necessary form.” ing during the initial roll- pect to have access and be- “The Air Force has been pushing the “Being able to join in on these exercis- They advise commanders on the prop- but can only be redeemed at
dOne, allowing for increased
to support private sector and The new courses will in- out,” said Floyd A. McKinney, gin migrating their courses in ‘Accelerate Change’ motto, and we have es as one team gives us the opportunity to er procedures to implement when events or ShopMyExchange.com.
functionality in cloud comput-
government demand.” clude those previously hosted AETC chief of learning ser- June. a blank slate to do exactly that,” said Se- collaborate and identify EM considerations the intelligence dictates increased CBRN “An Exchange gift card
vices. “The framework we’ve ing when accessing courses. specific to the CR as we refine our process- defensive measures.
To mitigate negative im- on Enterprise Blended Learn- Additionally, the AETC nior Airman Chad Kotce, 921st Contingen- is the easy and afford-
ing Service, commonly known built provides the critical IT Learning Services Division “The goal of myLearning es with this new UTC,” said Master Sgt. “Whether it’s a hurricane in Puer-
pacts on DoD families, the Air cy Response Squadron emergency manag- able way to say thank you
Force Joint Personal Property in the force as Blackboard. The capability to operationalize has added features to improve is to embrace innovation and er. “Hopefully, emergency managers in the Maria Brown, 321st CRS emergency man- to Rico, winter freeze in Texas, attack in to service members, retir-
Shipping Offices are employing EBLS course migration helps force development. We want the overall accessibility and technology across our force,” CR become the template of how light, lean ager. “Some of us have even participated in the Middle East, or any other emergen- ees and Veterans,” said Tra-
align the myLearning ser- to continue to refine myLearn- functionality of myLearning. said Adam Rasmussen AETC and agile our capability can truly be.” building the scenarios and injects for the cy worldwide, EM will now be there!” said vis Air Force Base Exchange
See ShORTAgES Page 8 vice with its original goal of a ing and completing phase two “Learning Locker is going deputy of learning Sservices. EM Airmen have participated in ex- exercises to provide subject matter exper- Tech Sgt. Joseph Jordan, 921st CRS emer- General Manager Phonda
ercises at the Joint Readiness Training tise.” gency manager. Bishop.
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Hernias: What every service member should know Men’s health, focus on mental, physical, emotional aspects
Janet A. Aker Laura Stassi those with a family history of especially if they’re having un-
MHS CoMMuniCationS MHS CoMMuniCationS high blood pressure may re- protected sex with multiple
quire more frequent screen- partners, they should consider
This June, the Military As the nation bears through ings. And while screening for coming in to get evaluated.”
Health System celebrates Na- another year under COVID-19 colorectal cancer usually be- The vaccine for human pap-
tional Men’s Health Month, and pandemic, we reminded that gins at age 45 or 50, “If you had illoma virus, or HPV, decreas-
sheds light on a variety of med- mental, physical and emotional a parent who had colorectal es the risk of several types
ical areas that primarily im- health are all aspects. cancer before the age of 60, we of cancers as well as genital
pact men. Again this June, the De- start screening sooner,” Hawks warts, Hawks said. Standard
June is also Hernia Aware- fense Health Agency focus- said. practice recommends testing
ness Month. According to the es on men’s overall health cen- for males 26 and younger. Men
National Institutes of Health, tered on screenings and other ages 27 to 45 should speak with
men are eight to 10 times more evaluations; and lifestyle choic-
Make a list of questions
a physician to see if the vaccine
likely than women to develop es, including tobacco and al- and concerns is appropriate for them, Hawks
inguinal hernias. cohol use. But according to Are you feeling pain, dizzi- added.
So, what is a hernia? And the Centers for Disease Con- ness, or fatigue? Are you hav- Erectile dysfunction can
what do you need to know about trol and Prevention’s most re- ing trouble sleeping? Take note represent another sexual health
diagnosing, treating, and pre- cent National Health Interview of when you first recognized issue. Hawks said about 50% of
venting hernias? Survey , men are far more like- men 40 and older will experi-
any changes. The CDC recom-
Your abdomen is covered ly than women to go two years mends leaving space between ence ED at some point in their
in layers of muscle and strong or longer without seeing a phy- each observation to record the lives. “Younger men may ex- Photo by: Marine Sgt. Dana Beesley
tissue that help you move and sician or other health care pro- Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, executed
health care provider’s com- perience it more than we know
protect internal organs. A her- fessional. a formation run and multiple exercise stations during physical training on
nia is a weakness or defect in ments and recommendations. because they’re embarrassed
Experts don’t necessarily Hawks said men also may to come in and talk about it,” Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. May 19, 2021.
this muscle wall that allows
think men are healthier than want to consider these ques- Hawks said, adding that it may
internal organs or fat to pro-
women. Rather, men may be tions: “What’s changed in your be a marker for heart disease.
trude through the abdominal
avoiding making medical ap- Regardless, “There are medi-
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wall causing a bulge, explained life? What’s going well, or not
Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Jesse Bandle, pointments. going well?” He also recom- cal therapies that can be very Home Buying or Selling Experience,
vice chairman, Department of “I think a lot of us may have mends asking loved ones if helpful,” he said. “So it’s worth- Your Best Experience!
General Surgery, Naval Med- that tough man syndrome, the they’ve noticed anything that while to see a provider.”
ical Readiness and Training Photo by: airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Ergish, 386th air Expeditionary Wing Public affairs overall machismo mentality should be brought up at a medi- Hawks said men who plan Nancy Price-Branson
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“The most common hernias Mubarak Air Base, Kuwait, on May 13, 2021. McMurray has competed in two weight-lifting competitions since deploying in Kuwait, placing first with er through it,” said Air Force “Some of the literature sug- ly feel more confident, not only CDPE, SFR, ABR, MRP, SRES
occur near areas where blood an overall score of 1,800 pounds. Maj. (Dr.) Matthew Hawks, gests that one of the most com- about the meeting but also, Cellular (707) 718-1989
vessels or other structures nat- assistant professor in the De- mon reasons men make med- their future. “Taking positive nprice@c21mm.com
urally penetrate, or have pen- abdominal wall,” Bandle con- said. explained, “which means that are operated on each year. partment of Family Medicine control of your heath is an im-
ical appointments is because 301 Dickson Hill Road, Fairfield, CA 94533
etrated the abdominal wall,” tinued. However, “many her- Or, they can be congenital, the blood supply is cut off to the How can you prevent a her- at Uniformed Services Univer- portant factor in longevity,”
their spouse or significant oth-
Bandle said, such as the umbil- nias do not produce pain symp- or due to a birth defect. tissue that is trapped. A stran- nia? “You can try to reduce the sity of the Health Sciences in Hawks said.
Each Office is independently Owned and Operated
er tells them that they should,”
ical cord in men, women, and toms, and patients often have If you think you have a her- gulated hernia can become life strain on your abdominal mus- Bethesda, Maryland. Hawks said.
infants, and the inguinal canal mild or subtle discomfort or nia, Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Andrew threatening if it is not treated cles and tissues,” Kung ad- But regular appointments
near the groin, most frequent- sensations of pressure, or achy, Kung, a general surgeon with by surgery.” vised. This includes: have proven vital for the pre-
ly in men. burning discomfort.” the Naval Medical Center - Kung said emergency sur- ● Maintaining a healthy vention, detection, and ear- Vow to be open and honest
Inguinal hernias usual- He noted that the bulge of- Camp Lejeune in North Caro- gery may be called for, espe- weight ly treatment of illness and dis- Men should be forthcom-
ly show up as lumps near the ten “is only seen or felt when lina, said to make an appoint- cially if you have: ● Eating a balanced high-fi- ease. So what are men waiting ing about everything, including
groin or testicles, and most of- doing strenuous activity or ac- ment with your primary care ● Sudden pain that quickly ber diet to prevent constipation their use of prescription and
for? Whether making a virtu-
ten appear on the right side. tively increasing intra-abdomi- provider for a routine evalu- worsens and straining al or in-person appointment, over-the-counter medications,
Men commonly describe the nal pressure, such as straining ation. The provider also may ● Nausea and/or vomiting ● Lifting heavy objects here are some tips for prepar- alcohol, and tobacco and vaping
sensation of an inguinal her- to urinate or defecate, or work- choose to prescribe a CT scan ● Fever carefully or avoiding heavy lift- ing to talk with a health care products. Providing complete
nia as feeling as if something ing out.” or ultrasound, he said. ● Difficulty having a bowel
ing provider. and accurate information en-
“popped” or gave way. The What are some of the causes If you have symptoms of a movement or passing gas
● Quitting or avoiding ables providers to offer the best
symptoms can also include: of hernias? Increased intra-ab- hernia, you should be evalu- ● Bloating or distension of
smoking, which could lead to a guidance, Hawks said. For ex-
● A bulge you can see or feel dominal pressure over time in- ated by a surgeon, Kung said. your abdomen
chronic cough
Learn your family
creases the chances of develop- For active-duty service mem- ● Red, purple, or dark skin ample, men with any smoking
● Aching pain in the area
Bandle agreed. “Most herni- health history history should get an abdomi-
● A feeling of pressure ing a hernia, Bandle continued. bers, “some surgeons will rec- over the bulge
This increased pressure, he ommend surgical repair of the The surgeon will push back as will slowly evolve over time. Family health history may nal aortic aneurysm screening
● A tugging sensation of the
scrotum around the testicles added, can come from preg- hernia to prevent issues while the herniated tissue inside the There are no clear ways to pre- influence a man’s risk of de- at age 65.
Hiatal hernias occur when nancy, heavy lifting, chronic deployed,” even if there are no intestinal lining and sew up vent a natural hernia from veloping heart disease, stroke,
part of the stomach is pushed coughing, obesity, and strain- signs of difficulty. the surrounding muscle. Some- forming if your body has an in- diabetes, and certain types of Don’t forget about
up through a hole in the dia- ing. “A more urgent evaluation times, a mesh fabric piece will herent weakness at one of the cancer, according to the CDC.
phragm. Hernias also may devel- would be needed if you are un- be used to reinforce the repair. sites that are prone to herni- Health care providers can as- sexual health
“Hernias also can occur at op “later in life, when the mus- able to push the bulge back There are more than as,” he said. “However, you can sess risk factors and recom- “We obviously encourage
the spot where a prior incision cles weaken or deteriorate due in,” Kung said. “This could be 750,000 hernias in the United modify some of the risk factors mend specific screening tests. safe sexual practices,” Hawks
for surgery was made,” Ban- to aging, strenuous physical ac- a sign of the hernia contents States that are operated on each for hernias, such as obesity, For example, men ages 18 said, to avoid sexually trans-
dle said. tivity, after an injury or abdom- being trapped, or incarcer- year, Bandle said. Worldwide, smoking, and chronic constipa- to 35 should have their blood mitted infections. “If men
“The clearest symptom of a inal surgery, or coughing that ated. An incarcerated hernia he noted, it is estimated that tion. Stay fit, don’t smoke, keep pressure measured every three are ever concerned they’ve
hernia is a new bulge in your accompanies smoking,” Bandle can become strangulated,” he more than 20 million hernias hydrated, and eat fiber.” to five years, Hawks said. But been exposed to something,
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Shortages Think sunscreen and water for summer sun safety
pack/pickup (a.k.a., “spread the government’s constructed
Puzzles date”) windows from the cur- cost, plus fuel surcharge, and
rent seven-day requirement to other (accessory costs).”
From Page 2 14 days. In addition to the old “rent
STR8TS all available tools and op- • Contact the assignments
team to determine if they can
a truck” PPM option, Airmen
now have access to new modes
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30 Years after Desert Storm, military medicine evolving ‘phenomenally’ Event to help limit
Thomas J. Walsh were not trauma surgeons.”
One Army physician who
barriers for small
businessess working
MHS CoMMuniCationS
served in the conflict who can
First in a series of articles on identify with that statement is Dr.
advances in military health care Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio, a retired
with Air Force
and technology since the Persian colonel now serving as direc-
Gulf War, 30 years ago this year. tor of the U.S. Army Institute of
For Dale Smith, a longtime au- Surgical Research Burn Center
thor and a professor of military at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort
medicine and history at the Uni- Sam Houston in Texas. During
formed Services University of the Gulf War, Cancio was a young
the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Army captain, attached to the
Maryland, Desert Storm comes 82nd Airborne Division and only
down to a single word. a few years out of medical school.
“Survival,” he said, without Smith said a challenge for the
hesitation. military 30 years ago was how to
Smith, said the “immediacy of prepare doctors for downrange
care” for those wounded in war conditions when they were only
became a clear priority in the accustomed to stateside care fa-
early conflicts of the 20th centu- cilities. These days, some of the
ry, but “we fundamentally didn’t same concerns hold, he said, par-
change our system of care from ticularly for Reserve and Guard
World War II through the Gulf physicians, nurses, and medics.
War.” “I was used to taking care of
Medics or corpsmen were de- injured people, but I was used to
cently trained, but they may or doing so in a trauma center set-
ting,” Cancio said. “I didn’t have Air Force Research Laboratory accelerate technology matura-
may not have had blood on hand tion. The second part consists
much training at all in how to Public Affairs
for wounded fighters, for exam-
translate that into the field envi- of public pitches. Participating
ple, or penicillin, or morphine. WR IGHT-PAT TERSON
ronment.” small businesses also have the
“That was true in Italy in ‘44 Photo by: u.S. air Force Medical Service AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio
Trauma training for military
Courtesy of Regional Health Command - Pacific ability to give non-proprietary
and it was true as we launched Air Force medical personnel respond to a mass casualty event during Operation Desert Storm. Retired Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West (center), former surgeon general of the Army and commanding general of U.S. (AFNS) — Tech Warrior En-
and civilian doctors alike is still presentations for the poten-
[Operations] Desert Shield and Army Medical Command, treats a wounded Iraqi soldier during Operation Desert Storm. terprise – an AFWERX Small
footprint was way too large and “intermittent,” Cancio noted. tial gain of commercial inves-
Desert Storm in ‘91,” Smith said. Business Innovation Research
too cumbersome to keep up with “So that is a challenge,” he tors and joint venture oppor-
By the Gulf War, he explained, environment,” Cancio said. and Small Business Technol-
a rapidly moving front.” said. “What has definitely im- tunities.
the military’s portable, auxiliary, But it was tactical combat ca- ogy Transfer program – will
Because of the clear logistical proved and totally transformed Not ready to pitch? Not a
or mobile surgical units were not sualty care that “provided a set host its free virtual Tech War-
portable, auxiliary, or mobile. problems, Smith said that things combat casualty care, pre-hospi- problem! All are welcome to
of priorities and a sequence of rior Medical OPS event for
“We had improved the medi- were undertaken in 1991 that tal, has been the concept of tacti- engage in the public education
events for people taking care
were “not yet doctrine” but based cal combat casualty care.” all qualified small businesses room to learn about govern-
cine so much that it would have of combat casualties, wheth-
on small conflicts from the 1980s, Tactical casualty care was an July 19-23. ment needs and focus areas,
taken every wheeled vehicle in er they’re under fire, or care en
in Grenada and later Panama. application of the lessons learned TWE understands that, small business resources, and
Saudi Arabia to move a MASH route, which really served as a
“In both of those [conflicts] we based on data collected during while many small business- investment opportunities.
(mobile army surgical hospital),” foundation for everything that
recognized that you could move the Vietnam War and analyzed es have technology that will TWE is limiting demon-
Smith said. “They had portable we now teach medics and general
CT (computerized tomography) smaller medical assets quicker,” with computers in the 1990s, benefit the warfighter, gov- strations to only the top 20
medical officers, physician assis-
scanners that weren’t really por- he explained. Hawk noted. This resulted in the tants, etc., for the pre-hospital en- ernment procurement often small businesses with medi-
table, for taking care of head in- For instance, Navy SEALs in development of improved hemor- vironment,” Cancio said. comes with entry barriers. cal technologies that are ready
juries.” Panama - just a year before the rhage control techniques for use “Knowing what to do when To limit these barriers, to put their innovations in the
Coming out of the desert, he Gulf War - advanced high-lev- by EMTs and combat medics. someone is injured and you’re be- during the virtual five-day hands of the warfighter and
said, big changes were in order. el Special Forces medical care In the Gulf, Cancio took a ing shot at is really important,”
Courtesy of u.S. air Force event, U.S.-based small busi- accelerate maturation.
Evacuation or fleet hospitals had and learned to better stabilize pa- course called Basic Trauma Life he added. Medical personnel use litters to transport a corporal from the 1st Marine nesses will have the oppor- Registration is open now
multiple operating rooms and tients. New techniques for trans- Support, which was designed for The combat casualty is differ- Division, and other wounded to a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. tunity to participate in a until June 26 at 12 a.m. EDT.
hundreds of beds and were enor-
Courtesy photo
porting and using fluids and anti- civilian emergency medical tech- ent from the average victim of a two-part demonstration of “The U.S. Air Force is con-
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment pose for a transfusions have evolved much not common peacetime injuries, their Tactical Combat Casu- stantly searching for the next
mously expensive to move. This biotics were developed. nicians. Other pre-hospital cours- car wreck in the United States,
photo during Operation Desert Storm. in the past 30 years, especial- but are to be expected in combat alty Care, physical therapy, or generation technology to make
lack of medical mobility likely de- “Then they put [casualties] es and trainings did gain traction Cancio said. The severity of
ly in terms of battlefield care. In - something on the order of 5% to mental health technologies. our warfighters safer and
layed the kickoff of Desert Storm peer-on-peer, even-up fight. Now, generated relatively few casual- on an airplane and flew them to eventually, Cancio said. something like losing one or both
addition, much of stateside gen- 10% of casualties, Cancio said. If The first part consists more efficient,” said Joey An-
by 30 to 60 days, Smith estimated. San Antonio, with no intermedi- But it was tactical combat ca- legs to an improvised explosive
it turned out the Iraqi military ties, especially compared to what eral surgery these days is mini- you combine burns with a trau- of private pitches. During
“Casualty projections in the ate hospitals, and they survived,” sualty care that “provided a set device is unusual stateside dur- geles, Department of the Air
was big on paper but not big on was anticipated, there were very mally invasive and done through matic brain injury, or an ampu- this portion, small business- Force SBIR/STTR Program
summer of 1990 were astro- Smith said. of priorities and a sequence of ing peacetime.
training, and morale wasn’t any few innovations in the practice of scopes, he said. On the battle- tation, you’re talking about truly es have the ability to show- Office division chief. “As ag-
nomical,” he said. “Thousands In the Gulf, “we didn’t have events for people taking care “One of the important early
good, and they mostly rolled over medicine as a result,” said Alan field you still must make big inci- rare levels of care, and of train- case their innovations to Air ile innovators, we believe
of people on both sides would be enough patients get hurt to be sta- of combat casualties, wheth- changes on the battlefield was in
when confronted. Hawk, manager of historical col- sions on large body parts like the ing for the caretakers. Force warfighters, govern- small businesses are the key
wounded or killed. Iraq had the tistically significant, but we did er they’re under fire, or care en how we resuscitate patients, both
fifth largest military in the world, Still, some of the lessons lections for the National Muse- recognize that that system was route, which really served as a pre-hospital and upon arrival at a abdomen. That’s where addition- Coming next week: Part 2, ment tech scouts, and indus- to this goal. Tech Warrior al-
and this coalition (of nations al- learned were staggering. But um of Health and Medicine at the not going to get patients on oper- foundation for everything that medical unit,” he said. al trauma surgery training be- which shows that not all battle- try subject matter experts to ways showcases some of our
lied with the United States) was teasing them out took longer than Defense Health Agency. “How- ating tables quickly,” Smith said. we now teach medics and gener- To that end, Cancio noted that comes vital for military-specif- field life-saving measures im- gain early, real-time feedback nation’s best and we can’t wait
at the end of a mighty long string. expected, other experts agreed. ever, the big lesson of the Persian “And the surgeons at those op- al medical officers, physician as- the availability and portabili- ic skills. proved since the Gulf War are to improve their chances of to see what this medical OPS
So, it was thought it might be a “Since ground combat Gulf War was that the medical erating tables for the most part sistants, etc., for the pre-hospital ty of blood products and blood Likewise, egregious burns are highly technical. government procurement and event brings.”
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strategies.” on bringing in innovation and
Cummings said leaders modernization in a way that’s
across the Defense Department affordable so that we can bal-
have been challenged by Sec- ance innovation and modern-
retary of Defense Lloyd J. Aus- ization with sustainment or
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of the total force, including mil- she said. “And the only way
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in the acquisition and sustain- bring in new ideas, and if we
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Hearing Command, and later joined the
Defense Intelligence Agency. Diversity
From Page 6 In her opening remarks, From Page 18
Jones spoke to her time in ser-
and we must take advantage of vice and the hindrance of serv- Abercrombie-Winstanley
the rapidly emerging and in- ing under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t said that at the State Depart-
novative commercial space ca- Tell” policy. ment, she’s now working to do
pabilities, collaborating closely “I remain undeterred be- much the same — bringing in
with allies and other govern- diverse talent to strengthen
cause of my desire to serve our
ment partners,” Jones stated. the ability of her own agency to
country,” Jones said. “That ex-
“We can expect that China and conduct its diplomatic mission.
Russia will continue to invest in perience cemented my resolve
“Our biggest challenge, we
capabilities critical to modern to ensure anyone ready and
know, is the system,” Ab-
warfare to include the space able to serve can do so to their
ercrombie-Winstanley said.
domain.” full potential, and our country’s
“Many people in our organiza-
Most recently a congressio- fullest potential. If confirmed, tion do not believe that our sys-
nal candidate in Texas, Jones that tenet will guide my ser- tem will serve them well, either
has a history of service with the vice. That is what our Airmen that they are equally valued,
Department of the Defense and and Guardians deserve.” have the same access to assign-
U.S. Air Force. Jones joined the She also spoke of her moth- ments that lead to promotion,
U.S. Air Force in 2003. Serv- er, who immigrated from the that lead to retention. And that
ing for four years, she reached
Philippines and raised Jones is where the Department of
the rank of captain while work-
and her sister on her own. Her State struggles most — not with
ing as an intelligence officer
deployed to Iraq, supporting inspiration to serve was in- recruiting, but with retention.”
close air support missions. Af- spired by her uncle, who enlist- In much the same way that
ter leaving active service, she ed in the U.S. Navy and became diversity and inclusion can
returned to work as an intelli- the first Filipino to serve as a bring a broader range of ideas
gence analyst for U.S. Africa gas turbine electrician. to the Defense Department’s
acquisition and sustainment
community, which translates to
better capability for the warf-
ighter, Abercrombie-Winstan-
ley said diversity and inclusion
will strengthen the State De-
partment’s ability to conduct
diplomacy on behalf of the na-
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