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Miracle workers: 758th AS flight crew transports baby to life-saving medical care

Airmen offload a baby in need of urgent medical care from a 911th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Andrews, Virginia, Dec. 21, 2022. This patient was transported from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham, Hawaii, as part of a routine mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Tom Huzzard)
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445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members carry a mock patient on a litter during a medical training scenario onboard a C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 20, 2023. The AE flight was part of the 445th Airlift Wing training event held in San Diego, California, Jan. 18-23. Over 150 Reservists from the 445th Airlift Wing, to include 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, 445th Operations Support Squadron, 445th Maintenance Group, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 445th Maintenance Squadron, 87th Aerial Port Squadron and 89th Airlift Wing provided support or participated in the training event that included water survival, AES training flights and urban survival, evasion, resistance and escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick O'Reilly)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Haleigh Romage, a flight medic assigned to the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron based at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia, puts on a gas mask during a medical evacuation exercise aboard a C-130J, Dec. 20, 2022. The 167th AES conducted in-flight emergency medical simulation training to maintain currency and hone their medical skills for real-world missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Kaden Salmons)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Trina Young, a flight nurse assigned to the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia, places an oxygen tube on the nose of a simulated injured patient during a medical evacuation exercise aboard a C-130J, Dec. 20, 2022. The 167th AES conducted in-flight emergency medical simulation training to maintain currency and hone their medical skills for real-world missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Kaden Salmons)
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Tech. Sgt. Danielle Slody, 31st Medical Group NCO in charge of dental logistics, performs an annual readiness exam at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 18, 2023. During the exam Slody is responsible for cleaning the teeth, then uses a variety of scalers and a cavitron which shoots out water assisting with removing plaque and tartar buildup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmyn Leeheung, 60th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry technician, demonstrates a slit lamp evaluation vision test at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 17, 2023. The optometry flight ensures a deployable ready force; their motto is “can’t see them, can’t shoot them.” Team Travis celebrates Biomedical Sciences Corps appreciation week January 23-27, 2023, recognizing the Airmen that keep service members combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)
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Senior Airman Brandan Adams, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE medical technician, checks the vitals on a “patient” played by Senior Airman Peter Woodside, 445th AES medical technician, during a medical training scenario onboard a C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 20, 2023. The AE flight was part of the 445th Airlift Wing training event held in San Diego, California, Jan. 18-23. Over 150 Reservists from the 445th Airlift Wing, to include 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, 445th Operations Support Squadron, 445th Maintenance Group, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 445th Maintenance Squadron, 87th Aerial Port Squadron and 89th Airlift Wing provided support or participated in the training event that included water survival, AES training flights and urban survival, evasion, resistance and escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick O'Reilly)
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JBLE MDGs stand up Walk-in Contraception Clinic

A 633d Medical Group Airman prepares to administer medication to a patient at the Women’s Health Walk-In Contraceptive Clinic at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 26, 2023. The clinic offers contraceptive care, in compliance with the Defense Health Agency mandate, to promote better family planning and enhance readiness capabilities for active-duty women and beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)
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JBLE MDGs stand up Walk-in Contraception Clinic

A 633d Medical Group Airman searches for medication for a patient in the Women’s Health Walk-In Contraceptive Clinic at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 26, 2023. The 633d MDG and McDonald Army Health Center Women’s Health Clinics now offer walk-in contraceptive care to its active duty service members and beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Tsoi)
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Joint training in San Diego sharpens survival skills for Wing Airmen

Senior Airman Brandan Adams, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE medical technician, checks the vitals on a “patient” played by Lt. Col. Jessica Brantner, 445th AES flight nurse, during a medical training scenario onboard a C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 20, 2023. The AE flight was part of the 445th Airlift Wing training event held in San Diego, California, Jan. 18-23. Over 150 Reservists from the 445th Airlift Wing, to include 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, 445th Operations Support Squadron, 445th Maintenance Group, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 445th Maintenance Squadron, 87th Aerial Port Squadron and 89th Airlift Wing provided support or participated in the training event that included water survival, AES training flights and urban survival, evasion, resistance and escape.
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SOFME, CCATT partner for joint medical training

Col. Amy Sanderson, 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, Staff Sgt. Kaleb Specht, Special Operations independent duty medical technician, secure a simulated patient to a stretcher during joint medical training at Al Udeid Air Base, Dec. 14, 2022. The Special Operations Forces Medical Element partnered with the CCATT for a joint medical training. The training consisted of a classroom portion, followed by hands-on practice on a MC-130J Commando II aircraft to prepare for future critical care patient movements in theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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Air Force Medical Service inducts first Senior Executive Service position

Stephen M. Mounts, the Associate Deputy Surgeon General, left, receives the Senior Executive Service pin from Brig. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Jr., Director, Manpower, Personnel and Resources, and Chief of the Medical Service Corps, right, during Mounts’ induction ceremony held at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 10. 2023. This is the first SES position for the Air Force Medical Service where Mounts will serve as the most senior civilian in the organization (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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5th Medical Group Utilizes Trinity Health’s SIM Truck for Training Day

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Williams, 5th Medical Group nurse, inserts endotracheal tubing into a simulated patient during a 5th MDG training day at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 11, 2023. The endotracheal tubing is put in place in order to provide the patient with an artificial airway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan)
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Capt. Kristina Wood, Rapid Sustainment Office program manager, shows Undersecretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones how materials are scanned Jan. 9 in Beavercreek, Ohio. RSO’s vision is to transform the acquisition approach and sustainment enterprise vital to the world’s most advanced Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hannah Carranza)
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Gina Ortiz Jones, undersecretary of the Air Force, meets with aeromedical evacuation and staging Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing on Jan. 9 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 445 AW mission is to attain and maintain operational readiness; provide strategic transport of personnel and equipment; conduct medevac; and recruit and train toward these objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hannah Carranza)
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51st MDG trains on the TK2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryson Lyles, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental lab technician, moves the frame leg of a Tent Kit 2 (TK2) expeditionary medical support shelter into position during a training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. The TK2 allows for continued command and control operations throughout a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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Optometry: Eyes on vision readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kiara Warren, 316th Medical Squadron optometry technician, conducts an eye examination for U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sarah Brehm, Air Force fellow, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 2022. The 316th MDS Optometry Clinic provides comprehensive primary eye care for service members across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)
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Service Members from the 86th Medical Squadron and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron don oxygen masks during a training mission aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2022. While training, service members run through multiple scenarios to ensure they are able to respond to in-flight emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
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Capt. Nicole Saulovich-Rogan, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapy and human performance flight commander (left), watches as Staff Sgt. Aleah Little, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapy NCO in charge (center), stretches the leg muscles of Staff Sgt. Daquan Johnson, 8th OMRS flight medicine NCO in charge, during a physical therapy session at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 12, 2022. Physical therapy aims to help Airmen retain or restore overall physical health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)
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Pathfinder defenders, medics evaluate readiness during Active shooter exercise

An Airman from the 423d Medical Squadron applies tactical combat casualty care to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise at RAF Molesworth, England, Dec. 16, 2022. The 423d MDS and Security Forces Squadrons conducted the exercise to evaluate their overall readiness and response capabilities to an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)
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