Sept. 4, 2024 USAF, RAAF and PNGDF training efforts culminate with aeromedical evacuation FTX during Pac Angel 24-1 U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel culminated three days of aeromedical evacuation training and subject matter expert exchanges with a field training exercise during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 28, 2024.
Sept. 4, 2024 Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed Pacific Angel 24-1 is a five-day search and rescue focused field training exercise and subject matter expert exchange.
Aug. 27, 2024 ‘A positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive Airmen from the 374th Medical Group hosted a blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21-22, 2024.
Aug. 27, 2024 125th Medical Group conducts successful training mission in Puerto Rico The 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, based out of Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, recently completed a multifaceted training mission known as Rollin Thunder 24 in Puerto Rico, Aug. 8-16, 2024.
Aug. 27, 2024 445th mass casualty exercise stress tests AES Members of the 445th Aeromedical Staging, Aerospace Medicine and Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons participated in a mass casualty exercise Aug. 3, 2024.
Aug. 26, 2024 New commander takes the helm of 59th Medical Wing Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2024.
Aug. 23, 2024 Airman returns World War II artifacts back to Japan Lt. Col. Cichon's mission to return these artifacts reflects the United States' unwavering commitment to its allies. The dedication he demonstrated in ensuring these artifacts reached Japan is a testament to the values of respect, understanding, and cooperation that underpin U.S. foreign relations.
Aug. 22, 2024 Eglin Airmen win 15th annual Medic Rodeo Teams from across the Air Force competed in challenging training scenarios intended to give them tactical combat casualty care training.
Aug. 22, 2024 Cannon Air Force Base hosts Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder On Aug. 12-13, 2024, the 27th Special Operations Wing hosted Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder to discuss obstacles to specialty medical care access for Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, and the surrounding community. Her time at Cannon AFB coincided with the 15th annual Medic Rodeo.
Aug. 22, 2024 Cannon Air Force Base hosts 15th annual Medic Rodeo The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 15th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 12-15, 2024.
Aug. 22, 2024 172nd Airlift Wing flight nurse awarded Bronze Star Medal Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp received the Bronze Star Medal for his exceptional medical skills, courage under fire, dedication and personal sacrifice to save lives during the U.S. armed forces withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, August 2021.
Aug. 20, 2024 Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner ensures fliers are fit to fight While relatively new to the Air Force as a career field, ANPs serve a vital purpose by providing care to Airmen who take part in flying missions, thereby keeping them fit to fight.
Aug. 20, 2024 Innovative Readiness Training delivers vital medical care to Guam residents More than 100 U.S. Air Force Reserve, active duty Air Force, Army, Navy, and Guam Air National Guard service members collaborated with the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services and other community partners to host the 2024 Guam Wellness Innovative Readiness Training.
Aug. 12, 2024 Operational Support Team embeds into 36th Airlift Squadron To assist units with rigid mission requirements, a psychologist and a physical therapist from the 374th Medical Group formed the Operational Support Team, July 29, to provide curated support to units across Yokota.
Aug. 12, 2024 MEDIC-X for all Airmen medics The U.S. Air Force Medical Service has implemented a strategic initiative designed to train all medical Airmen to provide foundational clinical support to wounded and injured personnel on the battlefield, MEDIC-X.
Aug. 6, 2024 IRT mission bridges gaps in health services for Blackfeet Nation Service members provided medical services including primary care, counseling, dental services, vision care and glasses, behavioral health, nutrition services, and veterinary care - all at no cost to patients through the Blackfeet Tribal Health - Operation Walking Shield Innovative Readiness Program.
Aug. 6, 2024 Joining Forces: Air Force Reserve squadron boosts naval medical care in San Diego The 514th Aeromedical Staging Squadron of the 514th Air Mobility Wing, recently spent their annual tour at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, where they worked alongside their Navy counterparts in the intensive care unit and emergency department for two weeks.
Aug. 6, 2024 US Air Force, Army medics team with Paraguay in first-ever active duty led medical assistance mission at AMISTAD24 U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army personnel sourced from 15 locations around the globe arrived in Paraguay in support of Phase II of AMISTAD24, in the first ever active duty-led U.S. military medical assistance mission in the country.
Aug. 2, 2024 Mental breaks prevent mental breakdowns The hardest part of a deployment is being away from loved ones, but service members deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility are never truly alone.
Aug. 1, 2024 DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results The Defense Department's first Exceptional Family Member Program survey is part of ongoing efforts to ensure it provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs.