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Reflex check

Capt. Ashley Morris, 60th Inpatient Operations Squadron critical care nurse, checks the pupillary reflex of a patient with a penlight inside the post-anesthesia care unit at David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024. Morris was chosen to be featured for Native American History Month, highlighting her service to the Air Force and the importance of her cultural identity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Collett)
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Image of health

Airman 1st Class Isa Shuman, 6th Medical Group radiology technologist, adjusts a digital radiology machine prior to taking an X-ray at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 4, 2024. Diagnostic radiology uses the photographic process to identify disease and injury in order to assist in the continued care of patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Monique Stober)
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Airmen, Soldiers team up: Strengthen Joint Interoperability with UH-60 Training

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen and Arizona Army National Guard personnel work together to carry a simulated patient on a stretcher during UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter medevac training at Goodyear Phoenix Airport, Goodyear, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2024. The training emphasized joint interoperability and patient loading procedures in preparation for Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1, scheduled for November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)
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Airmen, Soldiers team up: Strengthen Joint Interoperability with UH-60 Training

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen carry a simulated patient from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during medevac training at Goodyear Phoenix Airport, Goodyear, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2024. The exercise, conducted in conjunction with the Arizona Army National Guard, prepares for Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 in November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)
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Airmen, Soldiers team up: Strengthen Joint Interoperability with UH-60 Training

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen and Arizona Army National Guard personnel prepare to load a simulated patient into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during medevac training at Goodyear Phoenix Airport, Goodyear, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2024. The joint exercise ensures readiness for upcoming missions such as Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 in November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)
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Airmen, Soldiers team up: Strengthen Joint Interoperability with UH-60 Training

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen carry a simulated patient onto a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during medevac training at Goodyear Phoenix Airport, Goodyear, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2024. The exercise, conducted with Arizona Army National Guard personnel, prepares both units for the large-scale Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 in November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)
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Airmen, Soldiers team up: Strengthen Joint Interoperability with UH-60 Training

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen and Arizona Army National Guard personnel prepare to transport a simulated patient during medevac training at Goodyear Phoenix Airport, Goodyear, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2024. The joint training is a critical step in preparing for Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 in November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

Airmen assigned to the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team perform an endotracheal intubation on a high-fidelity mannequin while on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a quarterly CCATT live-flight patient simulation training off the coast of at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. A CCATT is comprised of a physician, nurse, and respiratory care practitioner to support the movement of critically injured patients while in transit to larger medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

A high-fidelity mannequin is utilized in the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team simulation lab at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. This state-of-the-art simulation lab is designed to mimic the interior of an HC-130J aircraft. This facility includes high-fidelity mannequins, green lights, and ambient airplane noise that create a realistic environment where team members can practice critical care procedures and patient movement logistics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

Airmen assigned to the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team perform medical care while on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a quarterly CCATT live-flight patient simulation training off the coast of at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. A CCATT is comprised of a physician, nurse, and respiratory care practitioner to support the movement of critically injured patients while in transit to larger medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

Airmen assigned to the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team perform an endotracheal intubation on a high-fidelity mannequin while on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a quarterly CCATT live-flight patient simulation training off the coast of at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. A CCATT is comprised of a physician, nurse, and respiratory care practitioner to support the movement of critically injured patients while in transit to larger medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

Capt. Emily Mallon, 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team nurse, reads information from an IVAC Triple Channel IV pump while on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a quarterly CCATT live-flight patient simulation training off the coast of at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. A CCATT is comprised of a physician, nurse, and respiratory care practitioner to support the movement of critically injured patients while in transit to larger medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

Tech. Sgt. Terrance Russell, 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team respiratory care practitioner, and Capt. Emily Mallon, 920th ASTS CCATT nurse, read information from an IVAC Triple Channel IV pump while on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a quarterly CCATT live-flight patient simulation training off the coast of at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. A CCATT is comprised of a physician, nurse, and respiratory care practitioner to support the movement of critically injured patients while in transit to larger medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

Capt. David Harrow, 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team nurse, discusses medical care with Staff Sgt. Eric Hannah, 920th ASTS CCATT respiratory care practitioner, while on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a quarterly CCATT live-flight patient simulation training off the coast of at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. A CCATT is comprised of a physician, nurse, and respiratory care practitioner to support the movement of critically injured patients while in transit to larger medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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CCATT live-flight patient simulation training

Airmen assigned to the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport Team perform medical care while on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a quarterly CCATT live-flight patient simulation training off the coast of at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Aug. 5, 2024. A CCATT is comprised of a physician, nurse, and respiratory care practitioner to support the movement of critically injured patients while in transit to larger medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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445th Airlift Wing participates in Exercise Patriot Medic 2024

A convoy of Light Medium Tactical Vehicles and a mass-casualty medical transport bus line up against a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III for patient transfer during Exercise Patriot Medic 2024 at Fort McCoy Army Airfield, Wisconsin, August 11, 2024. Patriot Medic leveraged specialized training opportunities and partnerships with other military branches and allies to develop combat-ready medics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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445th Airlift Wing participates in Exercise Patriot Medic 2024

Tech. Sgt. Trey Naber, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE technician, prepares the oxygen line aboard a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Patriot Medic 2024 at Fort McCoy Army Airfield, Aug. 10, 2024. The training and scenarios participants played during the exercise validated Reserve capabilities to employ en route care and use of the Theater Aeromedical Evacuation System (TAES). (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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378 EMDS shines during MASCAL exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron provide care to a simulated patient during a mass casualty exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 24, 2024. The exercise provided 378 EMDS the opportunity to activate the medical contingency response plan to integrate alongside external agencies while providing direct care to simulated patients. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Alley, right, respiratory care practitioner, 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee National Guard, trains alongside other critical care air transport team members in properly allocating resources in the event of an inflight patient emergency during a Medical Readiness University capstone exercise at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, June 13, 2024. This large-scale training event provided Total Force Airmen with hands-on and real-world operational training at a reduced cost for more than 21 medical career specialties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sara Syverhus, center, aerospace medical technician, 101st Aerial Refueling Wing, Maine National Guard, prepares to insert an oropharyngeal airway on a medical training manikin in a moving ambulance as part of a MEDIC-X course at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, June 11, 2024. The event was part of Medical Readiness University, an Air National Guard-hosted two-week event offering multiple courses providing medical Airmen hands-on operational training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)
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