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April 11, 2022
“Filling” good: 3D printing teeth

Staff Sgt. Anthony Brown, 15th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental lab technician, fills an impression with a material called “stone” to create a mold of the patients teeth in the dental lab at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 2022. Dental technicians take impressions of the
Dec. 16, 2021
Blessing of the Hands Ceremony at the 15th Medical Group

Lt. Col. Daniel Watson, 15th Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, thanks the 15th Medical Group for their work and dedication during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the current water issues during a Blessing of the Hands Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 10, 2021. The 647th Air
Oct. 21, 2021
15th MDG welcomes DHA assistant director

Airman First Class Joverly Ihrig, 15th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical medical technician, briefs Dr. Brian Lein, Defense Health Agency assistant director, about the COVID-19 testing unit at the 15th Medical Group at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2021. The COVID-19
March 1, 2021
Therapy dogs visit

Sadie, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii therapy dog, receives attention from a 15th Wing Medical Group airman during a therapy dog visit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 19, 2021. Assistance Dogs of Hawaii is an organization based on Maui, offering support to people with disabilities so they
March 1, 2021
First COVID-19 mass vaccination

Hickam 15th Medical Group host the first COVID-19 mass vaccination on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 9, 2021. Hawaii Military Medicine has begun providing the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible personnel on a voluntary basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
Feb. 17, 2021
TeleHealth: Benefitting providers and patients

The No. 1 priority of the 15th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic is taking care of patients, and with a new virtual program, the clinic can expand its reach.
Jan. 8, 2021
HeRO Team: Supporting healthy habits

The Air Force Health, Readiness, and Optimism program, or HeRO, is an initiative designed to improve the quality of life of Airmen across the force.
Nov. 17, 2020
Aeromedical innovation earns A/TA award

One of the 15th Wing’s own was awarded the Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leader Award, an award given to only 12 Airmen across the force every year.
Nov. 16, 2020
Garden produces ‘growth mindset’

During COVID-19, many people picked up new ways to pass the time, such as gardening.
Nov. 5, 2020
COVID Clinic: Defending against the pandemic

The 15th Medical Group is on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic here, and the COVID-19 Clinic lies at the center of their efforts.