Inside my Head

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Dr. Beth Davis,779 Medical Operations Squadron deployment behavioral health psychiatrist at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic, reviews the brain scan of a patient, Nov. 16, 2012. The scan enables patients to see a graphical representation that reacts directly to their thoughts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Stick a Pin in Me

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Dr. Richard Niemtzow,779 Medical Operations Squadron chief of acupuncture at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic, performs Battle Field Acupuncture on Master Sgt. Elie Bellevue, patient, Nov. 16, 2012. According to Niemtzow, the procedure was nearly painless and has an 80 percent success rate in its clinical trials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Pharmacy Flight prescribes good health for Andrews members

Kenric Stephens, 779th Medical Support Squadron Satellite Pharmacy officer in charge, counsels retired Army Sergeant 1st Class Al Williams, prior to filling his prescription at the Andrews Satellite Pharmacy on Mar. 6. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Pharmacy Flight prescribes good health for Andrews members

AiMartin Johnson, 779th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, and Dr. Daleitha Stewart, 779 MDSS pharmacist, clarify a prescription dosage at the Andrews Satellite Pharmacy on March 6. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Pharmacy Flight prescribes good health for Andrews members

A 779th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician counts pills at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center Main Pharmacy on March 6. The main pharmacy administers more than 350,000 medications annually. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Pharmacy Flight prescribes good health for Andrews members

A 779th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician counts pills at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center Main Pharmacy on March 6. The main pharmacy administers more than 350,000 medications annually. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Aerospace Physiology Flight helps air crews climb to new heights

A student dons his oxygen mask to stop the symptoms of hypoxia on Nov. 2 The Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Flight uses the hypobaric chamber to train military, Department of Defense civilians and contractors on the effects of hypoxia, how to recognize their personal symptoms of hypoxia and make the necessary corrections to reverse the symptoms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Aerospace Physiology Flight helps air crews climb to new heights

Senior Airman Shanna Thomas, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron inside observer, helps a student who has passed the “time of useful consciousness” make the proper corrections to stop hypoxia Nov. 2. The “time of useful consciousness” is the period of time from the interruption of the oxygen supply, or exposure to an oxygen-poor environment, to the time when useful function is lost and the individual is no longer capable of taking proper corrective and protective action to prevent hypoxia. If a student cannot perform the corrective action, the student fails the hypobaric chamber test. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Aerospace Physiology Flight helps air crews climb to new heights

Senior Airman Tamika Montgomery, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace physiology technician, ensures a student’s flight helmet and mask fit properly and is receiving oxygen during their chamber flight Nov. 2. The Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Flight uses the hypobaric chamber to train military, Department of Defense civilians and contractors on the effects of hypoxia, how to recognize their personal symptoms of hypoxia, and make the necessary corrections to reverse the symptoms of the condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Aerospace Physiology Flight helps air crews climb to new heights

Staff Sgt. Shannon Long, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace physiology technician, briefs students on their chamber flight Nov. 2. Initially, the Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Flight trains new air crews in a two-day class. Every five years air crews must come back for a one day refresher course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Joint Base Andrews members delight in visit from Jelly Belly Candy Co. leadership

Master Sgt. Michelle Tancrede, NCO in charge of mission operations, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, shows Robert M. Simpson Jr., Jelly Belly Candy Company President and Chief Operating Officer, and Herman G. Rowland Sr., Jelly Belly Candy Company Chairman of the Board, the Heritage Wall during their tour of the 779th Aeromedical Staging Facility here July 13. Simpson and Rowland participated in the Andrews Leadership Series, an initiative spearheaded by Col. Kenneth Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander. The series showcases high-profile military and civic members who are leaders in their respective field. The program also aims to educate servicemembers about the characteristics of being a leader and provides JBA members with the tools they need to become better leaders themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Turner)

The 79th Medical Wing participates in Capital Shield 11 Exercise

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- The manpower team, from the 79th Medical Wing, prepares to move a patient into the hospital after they have been taken through the decon line during the Capital Shield 11 Exercise Oct. 13 here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Moore)