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Mobility Serpent: Team Mildenhall conducts contingency medical field care training with British Army medics

British Army medics from the 16 Medical Regiment and U.S. Airmen from 352d Special Operations Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, practice securing a medical stretcher to transport a simulated injured soldier during exercise Mobility Serpent in the United Kingdom, July 24, 2025. Mobility Serpent increased the ability of NATO Allies to collaborate and operate in a high-intensity, joint operating environment to build preeminent military capabilities by improving readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)
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Mobility Serpent: Team Mildenhall conducts contingency medical field care training with British Army medics

British Army medics from the 16 Medical Regiment and U.S. Airmen from 352d Special Operations Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, practice transporting a simulated injured soldier on an MC-130J Commando II during exercise Mobility Serpent in the United Kingdom, July 24, 2025. Mobility Serpent increased the ability of NATO Allies to collaborate and operate in a high-intensity, joint operating environment to build preeminent military capabilities by improving readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)
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Mobility Serpent: Team Mildenhall conducts contingency medical field care training with British Army medics

A British Army medic from the 16 Medical Regiment practices treating a simulated injured troop with emergency medical care in the dark during exercise Mobility Serpent in the United Kingdom, July 23, 2025. Mobility Serpent increased the ability of NATO Allies to collaborate and operate in a high-intensity, joint operating environment to build preeminent military capabilities by improving readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)
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Mobility Serpent: Team Mildenhall conducts contingency medical field care training with British Army medics

A British Army medic from the 16 Medical Regiment practices treating a simulated injured troop with emergency medical care in the dark during exercise Mobility Serpent in the United Kingdom, July 23, 2025. Mobility Serpent increased the ability of NATO Allies to collaborate and operate in a high-intensity, joint operating environment to build preeminent military capabilities by improving readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)
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U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Brandon Fitch and 1st Lt. Erin Patinella, a medical technician and clinical nurse, respectively, with the 932nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, rush to a simulated field casualty during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training for Exercise Patriot Medic 25, Aug. 10, 2025, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Patriot Medic validates Reserve medical capabilities and strengthens resilience, adaptability and continuous improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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From Preventive Care to Environmental Health, 39th OMRS Maintains Force Capability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erika Reyes, 39th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron infection control NCO in charge, and Col. Albert Esposito, 39th Air Base Wing commander, prepare medical instruments at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Aug. 8, 2025. Dental readiness is a critical component of maintaining force health and mission capability, ensuring Airmen can meet deployment and operational demands without delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)
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19th MDG enhances AE capabilities

Airmen assigned to the 19th Medical Group transport a litter during an aeromedical evacuation training at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, July 24, 2025. The exercise aimed to enhance readiness by simulating the rapid transport of patients in contingency and wartime scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rachel Bates-Jones)
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REFORPAC 2025: US, JASDF medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group execute an engine-running offload of a simulated litter patient for a mass casualty exercise during Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. The mass casualty training aimed to strengthen the Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team’s command and control operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)
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Cannon Air Force Base hosts 16th annual Medic Rodeo

U.S. Air Force medics care for a simulated patient during the 16th Annual Medic Rodeo at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, May 14, 2025. The medics operated in low-light areas with audio distractions meant to challenge participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Gottschling)
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Emergency response

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Esther Crane, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, searches through a medical kit during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, strap in a mock litter patient during aeromedical evacuation training event aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Phoenix-Goodyear Airport in Goodyear Ariz., April 16, 2025. Airmen were tasked with managing non-ambulatory patients and addressing in-flight stressors such as nausea and pain while adapting to the physical effects of flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, provide patient care during a simulated aeromedical evacuation training event aboard a C-17 Globemaster III flying nearby Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 16, 2025. The training, conducted aboard a C-17 from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, enhanced readiness, improved interoperability and prepared participants for patient movement in high-stress environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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Hiker Rescue Operation

Andersen Air Force Base Fire Department firefighters and 36th Medical Group paramedics transport an injured hiker through the jungle on Andersen AFB, Guam, April 11, 2025. Prepared for all types of island scenarios, Andersen firefighters partake in jungle rescue trainings focused on getting their members familiar with high angle and confined space rescues. This experience is invaluable when real-world emergencies, like the one shown, happen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)
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60th AES Training Flight with the 92nd ARW

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, Isaac Gudiel, a medical technician assigned to the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, simulates a cabin fire during an aeromedical evacuation training flight over the Pacific Northwest, March 27, 2025. The collaboration between the 60th AES and Fairchild AFB ensure that Air Force medics are prepared to provide safe and timely care to patients en route to medical treatment facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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60th AES Training Flight with the 92nd ARW

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Travis Air Force Base simulate a cabin fire during an aeromedical evacuation training flight over the Pacific Northwest, March 27, 2025. The collaboration between the 60th AES and Fairchild AFB ensure Air Force medics are prepared to provide safe and timely en-route care to patients to and between medical treatment facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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60th AES Training Flight with the 92nd ARW

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Travis Air Force Base perform simulated treatment while aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to 92nd Air Refueling Wing, over the Pacific Northwest, March 27, 2025. The collaboration between the 60th AES and Fairchild AFB ensure that Air Force medics are prepared to provide safe and timely care to patients en route to medical treatment facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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60th AES Training Flight with the 92nd ARW

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Travis Air Force Base perform simulated treatment aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, over the Pacific Northwest, March 27, 2025. The collaboration between the 60th AES and Fairchild AFB ensure that Air Force medics are prepared to provide safe and timely care to patients en route to medical treatment facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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A U.S. Airman assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command administers simulated blood during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. This life-saving intervention is critical because it directly replaces lost blood volume to maintain vital organ function and potentially prevent shock by restoring oxygen delivery to the body. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Resilience under fire: SOF Medical Airmen train for combat

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command perform a surgical airway procedure on a simulated burn victim during the Special Operations Forces Medical Skills Development program at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. This critical, last-resort procedure supports the Air Force’s commitment to ensuring medical personnel are prepared to provide life-saving care in austere and high-stakes environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Resilience under fire: SOF Medical Airmen train for combat

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command stabilize a casualty and document patient care during a Tactical Field Care exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 7, 2024. Accurate documentation of patient care is essential for tracking treatment, informing medical decisions and ensuring continuity of care as the patient progresses through different levels of medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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