The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) is committed to being the Department of Defense’s (DoD's) leader in providing medical-legal services and emerging technologies essential for the readiness, sustainability and survivability of our service members. AFMES provides the DoD and other federal agencies comprehensive forensic investigative services, to include forensic pathology, DNA Forensics, forensic toxicology, and medical mortality surveillance. AFMES is not only the single worldwide medical examiner system, but it also supports the entire U.S. federal government.
Investigate deaths, Identify the fallen, Improve readiness
Be the global leader in comprehensive and innovative medicolegal services enhancing the readiness, sustainability, and survivability of those we serve.
Use this form to obtain information/specimens needed for histology tissue processing and/or specimen storage.
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This month we celebrate two important "firsts" at Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, and one very special anniversary at Defense Health Agency! Go to https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/AFMES to see more photos from the only worldwide medical examiner system, AFMES! DHA Celebrates Seven Years of Service: https://health.mil/News/Articles/2020/10/01/Defense-Health-Agency-celebrates-seven-years-of-service
As director of AFMES, Briones will serve as the chief medical examiner.
The samples that Johnson receives are to identify missing service members through the use of DNA analysis.
Serving the nation is a way of life for one Airman
"The Liberty Wing’s mission: Provide combat-ready Airmen for global engagement"
The new custom built scanner replaces a nearly 15-year-old scanner that was running on dated technology.
AFMES is a resilient organization that is committed to accomplishing the mission during the global pandemic.
Briones enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic in 1990
Fill out this request to place and order with the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Sample for the Identification of Human Remains
This document describes the processes to follow when submitting toxicology specimens
The use of CBD products is prohibited for use by service members
Fentanyl is an opioid, similar to heroin
Site visits provide an excellent opportunity to educate MWD sites
Medical information received is considered during the consultative process and is used to form a database for education and research in pathology.
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