This Month in the AFMS: Air Force Medical Command reaches IOC, LAMAT 25 brings critical care to St. Lucia, 374 MDG hosts Japan’s National Defense Medical College students, and Federal Coordinating Center hosts mass casualty exercise Published April 9, 2025 By Megan Hearst Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, Air Force Medical Command achieves Initial Operating Capability, LAMAT 25 brings critical vascular surgery while bolstering readiness in St. Lucia, 374 MDG gives students from Japan’s National Defense Medical College an immersive tour, and multiple agencies participate in Patriot 25. 01:28 Watch on DVIDS