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Team Travis demonstrates commitment to patient care in UC24

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Vasquez, left, 316th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical services flight chief, Master Sgt. Wendy Wallen, center, 316th Healthcare Operations Squadron service lead, and Senior Airman Rebecca Mozimbo, 316th Healthcare Operations Squadron critical care technician, transport simulated patients from a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2024 at Travis Air Force Base, California, June 17, 2024. UC24 assessed U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) ability and capacity to conduct Global Patient Movement (GPM) at a large scale and in a field training environment, as well as examined patient movement functionality across the DoD and with interagency partners.
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Lt. Col. Baek Chuong, 349th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dentist, examines a patient at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 1, 2024. U.S. Air Force dentists provided essential dental care with thorough examination, diagnosis and treatment of problems relating to the teeth and mouth during Virgin Islands Wellness Innovative Readiness Training, June 1-8, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)
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Maj. Jenny Sung, 452nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, examines the eye of Capt. Paula Vang, 349th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, in the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School gym in St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 1, 2024, as part of the training for the Virgin Island Wellness Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). IRT is a Department of Defense military training opportunity, exclusive to the United States and its territories, that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Morris)
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Surgical precision

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kim Broughton, 96th Surgical Squadron orthopedic surgeon, conducts surgery on a leg alongside Peruvian surgeons at Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo in Lima, Peru, as part of exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024, June 10, 2024. Throughout the exercise, U.S. Air Force surgeons performed several procedures to include a wrist fusion, knee and hip replacements, fracture surgeries and a partial foot amputation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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Pride of the Pack: A1C Madylynn Lyman

Airman 1st Class Madylynn Lyman, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, uses hydrochloric acid to test water for drinkability at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2024. Lyman conducts drinkability tests every week at different buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Healthy smiles

Airman 1st Class Cassandra Knudsen, 28th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, smiles at Leo Mascitelli prior to his dental exam at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 29, 2024. Leo was one of almost 70 children seen at the dental clinic during the 28th MDG Children’s Dental Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)
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United in healthcare: Air Force medical assistance team works to help patients, strengthen partnerships

U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve Airmen participate in the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission in St. Kitts and Nevis, March 25, 2024. This was the first opportunity for the U.S. Southern Command directed medical team to collaborate and partner with St. Kitts and Nevis medical professionals to deliver support and resources to the island nation and its healthcare system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Rossi)
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SWIC students gain insight to Air Force careers during job fair

Citizen Airmen of the 932nd Airlift Medical Group, alongside Air Force Reserve Recruiting, showcase careers in the medical field while attending the Health Science Career Expo hosted at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), March 22, 2024, in Belleville Illinois. The expo seeks to familiarize attendees with various AF Reserve career opportunities in the health science field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Krista McGraw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of mission scheduling, showcases a medical supply kit to Bangladesh Air Force medics during an AE demonstration in support of Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, near BAF Bangabandhu Cantonment, Bangladesh. CS24, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise, provides airlift training for U.S. and Bangladeshi aircrews in aircraft generation and recovery, low-level navigation, tactical airdrop, and air-land missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Detrick Hyshaw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations superintendent, performs operations performed on a patient during an AE demonstration in support of Cope South 2024, Feb. 27, 2024, near BAF Bangabandhu Cantonment, Bangladesh. CS24 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise where U.S. and Bangladesh Air Forces exchanged airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery techniques to ultimately enhance the collective ability to respond to regional disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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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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