Articles

May 6, 2025

A Breath of Relief: How One Airman's Training Saved a Life

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Paramedic Staff Sgt. Kenneth McIntyre's dedication and skill make him invaluable to MOMMC and the Air Force. His actions, while simply "part of the job" for him, are heroic to those he helps, like Trauma Nurse Capt. Angela Leonardo.

Jan. 10, 2025

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation in recognition of MOMMC’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Dec. 16, 2024

Bridging the Gap: ANPs at Creech AFB Improve Squadron Medical Readiness

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The new Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner career field has grown significantly and improved squadron medical readiness by bridging the gap between medical services and squadrons around the Air Force since it started in 2019. At Creech Air Force Base, there are two ANPs, and this is how they have impacted the mission.

May 7, 2024

Air Force nurse puts trauma experience to test in new role

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Trauma nurse Capt. Angela Leonardo thrives on the chaos of the emergency room. As the Air Force’s only trauma center, Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) offers Air Force medics like Leonardo valuable life-saving opportunities while also providing the Las Vegas community with additional access to emergency care.

Dec. 19, 2023

Team Captain: Nellis Chief of Surgery Leverages Sports Background to Lead Surgical Cadre

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — As a former defensive end for the Air Force Academy Football Team, Maj. (Dr.) Fortune Egbulefu has a special interest in orthopedic medicine. Now an orthopedic surgeon and Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center’s Chief of Surgery, Egbulefu provides leadership to MOMMC’s surgical staff and state-of-the-art care to beneficiaries and veterans.

Sept. 7, 2023

Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center: Preparing Air Force medical Airmen for evolving demands

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center hosted medical professionals from Luke Air Force Base for a currency training program from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1. MOMMC is a nationally-verified Level III trauma center providing preventive, emergency, and acute care services and makes it an optimal choice for the CTP. “After arriving at Nellis for

Oct. 27, 2022

Air Force SMART program sustains readiness and currency through tailored training

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force’s Sustained Medical and Readiness Trained, or SMART, program has become a dynamic training platform. Through tailored training and multidisciplinary opportunities, Air Force medics retain their currency and are ready for the fight.

July 29, 2022

Nellis dietitians aid in readiness, improve performance

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Nellis Airmen train year-round to project airpower onto the battlefield. While each exercise provides valuable practice in executing military capability, the nutrition that fuels Airmen is often overlooked.

Dec. 16, 2021

Nellis medics experience flying mission, broaden mission perspective

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Members of the 99th Medical Group were welcomed onboard two KC-135 Stratotankers by the 509th Weapons Squadron to witness aerial refueling over the Nevada Test and Training Range Dec. 3.

Nov. 16, 2021

New MOMMC Emergency Department opens to support community, readiness

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Military Health leaders and prominent members of the Las Vegas community came together at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center’s newly constructed Emergency Room for a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 10, 2021.