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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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Team Travis explodes into Exercise Golden Gateway

U.S. Airmen from Team Travis move a simulated patient during Exercise Golden Gateway at Travis Air Force Base, California, Oct. 18, 2023. Golden Gateway is a readiness exercise hosted by Travis AFB demonstrating total force integration support from partner units to include the 349th Air Mobility Wing. The exercise showcased the installation’s role in enabling integration between active duty and reserve forces in support of rapid global mobility to meet mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)
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Inflight patient care

Lt. Col. Paul Sanford, a simulated patient, and Staff Sgt. Kiera Rivera Cortes, an aeromedical evacuation technician, both with the 156th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, simulate a breathing treatment during an inflight training scenario aboard a 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus over Oklahoma City, Sept. 16, 2023. Guardsmen with the 137th AES and 156th AES received their initial flight certifications by conducting various medical scenarios that could occur in an actual mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Erika Chapa)
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PAC-Angel 23-2 medics open free site in Mongolia

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Diamond Alston, 673rd Medical Group medical technician, prepares to take a patient’s blood pressure in the Health Care Operations Site in Battsengel, Mongolia, during exercise Pacific Angel 23-2, Aug. 21, 2023. The U.S.’s combined readiness and interoperability with its Allies and partners, including humanitarian aid and disaster relief, ensures the U.S. is always ready and resilient (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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PAC-Angel 23-2 medics open free site in Mongolia

U.S. Air Force Maj. Tiffany Dean, 18th Medical Group pediatrician, interacts with a patient in the Health Care Operations Site in Battsengel, Mongolia, during exercise Pacific Angel 23-2, Aug. 21, 2023. The exercise enabled participating forces to develop professional relationships, increase interoperability and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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PAC-Angel 23-2 medics open free site in Mongolia

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Poole, right, 374th Medical Group physical therapist, and Mongolian Air Force 2nd Lt. Indra Gonchigsuren, Central Military Hospital doctor, treats a patient in the Health Care Operations Site in Battsengel, Mongolia, during exercise Pacific Angel 23-2, Aug. 21, 2023.The exercise provided participants the opportunity to work together, learn from one another and continue joint efforts in support of humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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PAC-Angel 23-2 medics open free site in Mongolia

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Cuevas, 374th Medical Group optometry technician, checks a patient’s vision in the Health Care Operations Site in Battsengel, Mongolia, during exercise Pacific Angel 23-2, Aug. 21, 2023.Pacific Angel 23-2’s objective is to build humanitarian assistance and disaster response capacity by facilitating cooperation with Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Osan responds to simulated mass casualty

From the Left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Roberts, Paramedic; Tech. Sgt. Cody Polen, urgent care noncommissioned officer in charge; and Capt. Alexander Hwang, emergency physician, all from the 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron, intubate a simulated patient during a mass casualty training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. Simulating real-world scenarios through high-stress, complex trainings ensure 51st Fighter Wing personnel are always prepared for real-world emergencies, allowing them to respond swiftly and effectively to save lives during actual crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)
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Osan responds to simulated mass casualty

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angelina Lee, 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron allergy and immunization technician, fills out a blood transfusion form during a mass casualty training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. Routine trainings designed to stress current operations are valuable for training medical personnel, allowing them to gain hands-on experience while simulating real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)
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Osan responds to simulated mass casualty

U.S. Air Force Capts. Kevin Wang, left, and Troy Thayer, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dentists, restrain a simulated patient during a mass casualty training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. The installation-wide training event promoted collaboration and teamwork amongst the 51st Fighter Wing’s different units and agencies, testing their ability to unify operations, execute the mission and foster a seamless response to a complex and high-stress situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)
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Kunsan AB medics, U.S. Army aviators train medevac procedures

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group carry a medical training mannequin onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook while participating in a joint medical evacuation training with the 3-2D General Support Aviation Battalion during Beverly Pack 23-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. Skilled Air Force medics are finite resources with dual wartime and garrison mission-sets and must be capable of integrating with medical teams from all branches of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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