Sept. 5, 2012 SAMMC trauma chief cites sweeping changes in critical care From battlefield innovations to revamped health care systems, the military has "radically transformed" its trauma care over the past decade, a San Antonio Military Medical Center trauma expert said.These advances not only have led to the nation's highest combat survivability rate in history, but
Aug. 16, 2012 North Carolina ANG, Botswana defense force find common ground The C-130 Hercules is a versatile aircraft that serves several different roles depending on the need and location.In addition to missions like transport, airdrop, airlift support, resupply and natural disaster relief, the C-130 can also be configured for aeromedical evacuation missions.As part of
May 21, 2012 Coalition Nations Sign International “Interfly” Proclamation of Understanding Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, along with the surgeons general of Australia, Canada and Great Britain, signed an international "Interfly" Proclamation of Understanding on May 14 during the Aerospace Medical Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The "Interfly"
Nov. 9, 2010 Wounded Soldier saved through use of heart, lung machine A wounded Soldier incurred an injury that affected his lungs, and was transported on an aeromedical evacuation mission Oct. 21, from Afghanistan to Germany.