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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. AJ Davidson, 60th Medical Group vascular surgeon, prepares for Augustus Wayne Amos’ surgery at Owen King European Union Hospital, Castries, St. Lucia, Feb. 26, 2024. Davidson said he felt grateful for Amos trusting his team of medical personnel to provide him with the care he needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Stronger Together, Airmen & Guardsmen Practice Patient Evac

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen and Texas State Guardsmen of the 1st Battalion, 6th Brigade work together to load a simulated patient aboard a C-17 Globemaster during joint medical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Feb. 24, 2024. The training increased understanding and interoperability between two organizations that may need to work together in a humanitarian aid or defense support of civil authorities scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Julian Hernandez)
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Crafting a passion: 8th OMRS Airman uses skills to enrich units

Senior Airman Tonesha Griffin, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering journeyman, starts a new project on a drawing tablet at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 26, 2024. Griffin began her journey with traditional art as a child and has transitioned to using her talents for Air Force units and private organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ramon Ramirez Arena, Otolaryngology program director, provides silicone earmold impression demonstration to Otolaryngology Technologist students during a class at the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024. The METC Otolaryngology Technologist program provides simulated and live training in all aspects of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), and/or audiology services, to include invasive and non-invasive otolaryngology, procedures and diagnostic audiology services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kara Carrier)
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A U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman with the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team listens to remarks during an opening ceremony at Owen King European Union Hospital, Castries, St. Lucia, Feb. 26, 2024. Engagements like LAMAT bring U.S. and partner nation medical professionals together to collaborate and hone skills through mutual training and education in support of improving care for patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Compassionate care for pediatric patients

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Short, 31st Health Care Operations Squadron medical technician, listens to a patient’s heartbeat at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 6, 2024. The Pediatric Clinic cares for military children from newborn up to 18 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)
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18th AES trains their care in the air

Airmen with the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron stabilize a simulated patient during airborne training at Kadena Air Base, Jan. 23, 2023. 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 Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Air force personnel perform manual blood checks

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Falana Gideon, flight commander assigned to the 42nd Medical Group, instructs others on how to preform manual blood pressure checks at the Baptist South Simulation Lab in Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 18, 2024. 42nd Medical Group personnel were trained on giving manual blood pressure checks that give the most accurate assessment of the patient’s vitals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Porter)
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Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key

Airmen care for simulated patients on the way to an aircraft on Dec. 6, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. This joint force medical training exercise involves hands-on scenarios in an austere environment, providing medics with crucial experience in communication and diverse medical skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)
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Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key

Airmen in the Critical Care Air Transport Team prepare a simulated patient for transfer on Dec. 6, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. The joint force exercise equipped medics with training in austere environments and limited resources, fostering readiness for diverse scenarios where they may need to provide patient care while efficiently managing resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)
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Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key

Airmen transport simulated patients on Dec. 4, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. This joint force medical training exercise immerses medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and onwards to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa. The hands-on experience ensures medics gain a comprehensive understanding of communication protocols, the critical timing for patient preparation, and the intricacies of the entire process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)
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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Gilliland, a ground surgical team surgeon assigned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, introduces Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to the expeditionary surgical room at an undisclosed location, Dec. 10, 2023. Throughout his tour, Kendall engaged with various units, fostered discussions on critical matters, emphasized strategic goals and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Danielle Dawson)
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Oregon Air National Guard Lt. Col. Chris Webb demonstrates airway management skills during an International Trauma Life Support course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in February 2023. The Oregon National Guard and Vietnam are partners through the State Partnership Program. (Courtesy photo by Tuoi Tre Newspaper. Shared with permission)
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Major pain: Airmen team up with local hospital for medical training

Airmen from the 934th Aeromedical Staging Squadron turn a mannequin over during a training exercise on Oct. 15, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. The exercise involved realistic wounds and training equipment to simulate a true combat casualty care enviornment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoriya Tarakanova)
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Fairchild Supports Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

Airmen assigned to the 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron deliberate during an aeromedical Evacuation training scenario from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 7, 2023. Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron assisted a medical team assigned to multiple aeromedical evacuation squadrons with in-flight training. Aeromedical evacuation crews provide time-sensitive and mission-critical care to patients en route to and between medical treatment facilities. AE crews and critical care transport teams execute patient movements using Mobility Air Forces aircraft as well as sister service, contracted and international partner airframes. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)
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Fairchild Supports Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Olatokunbo Fayemiwo, an aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, acts as a patient during an aeromedical evacuation training scenario from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 7, 2023. Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron assisted a medical team assigned to the 137th AES with in-flight training. Aeromedical evacuation crews provide time-sensitive and mission-critical care to patients en route to and between medical treatment facilities. AE crews and critical care transport teams execute patient movements using Mobility Air Forces aircraft as well as sister service, contracted and international partner airframes. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)
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Caduceus Spear offers joint training opportunity for 97th, 82nd and 71st MDGs

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Robert Throne, 71st Medical Group (MDG) diagnostic and therapeutics flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Rebekah Clifford, 82nd MDG independent duty medical technician, perform first aid on a mannequin during the Caduceus Spear exercise on a C-17 Globemaster III from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 26, 2023. The team was tasked with giving life-saving medical care to patients throughout the flight from Clinton Sherman Airfield Park to the 97th Medical Group at Altus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)
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Yokota medics make moves in aeromedical evacuation exercise

Airmen from the 374th Medical Group lift a simulated patient into a medical transport vehicle during exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. Securing each affected patient into the medical transport was the final action the Airmen completed before departing the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Readiness training

Medical Airmen load a patient into an ambulance during a tactical combat casualty care training Oct. 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. After a morning deployment readiness exercise, the Airmen received TCCC and weapons familiarization training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Readiness training

Medical Airmen participate in a tactical combat casualty care course after completing a deployment readiness exercise Oct. 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. After the initial morning exercise, the Airmen received TCCC and weapons familiarization training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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