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LAMAT 2026: Three U.S. Airmen recognized by the USAF IHS Program in Saint Lucia

U.S. Air Force Maj. Peter Edmonds, center, pulmonology and critical care physician to the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, receives the Mission Excellence Citation by the International Health Specialist Program Office “Engage” award from Brig. Gen. Jason Lennen, left, director of policy and resources at the office of the Surgeon General in Castries, Saint Lucia, May 7, 2026. Edmonds received the citation for balancing patient care responsibilities with mentorship and education efforts across the LAMAT mission. In addition to running clinic operations, Edmonds mentored fellow physicians, supported a medical student and educated peers on Medical Contingency And Readiness Training 2.0 capabilities while helping strengthen teamwork among providers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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LAMAT 2026: Three U.S. Airmen recognized by the USAF IHS Program in Saint Lucia

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Anderson, dental technician to the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, receives the “Advise” Mission Excellence Citation by the International Health Specialist Program Office from Brig. Gen. Jason Lennen, left, director of policy and resources at the office of the Surgeon General in Castries, Saint Lucia, May 7, 2026. Anderson received the citation for coordinating operations between two dental clinics, maintaining accountability of personnel and continuously supporting the welfare and morale of his team. His leadership and reliability helped keep the dental mission operating smoothly while fostering cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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LAMAT 2026: Three U.S. Airmen recognized by the USAF IHS Program in Saint Lucia

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Blomberg, center, ultrasound technician to the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, receives the “Partner” Mission Excellence Citation by the International Health Specialist Program Office from Brig. Gen. Jason Lennen, left, director of policy and resources at the Office of the Surgeon General in Castries, Saint Lucia, May 7, 2026. Blomberg received the citation for his leadership and coordination efforts at Owen King European Union Hospital. Throughout the health security cooperation mission, Blomberg managed complex surgery scheduling, coordinated knowledge exchanges, conducted vein mapping and mentored Airmen while helping strengthen collaboration between U.S. and Saint Lucian medical teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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U.S. Air Force personnel pose for a photo outside the Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 28, 2026. The team is participating in a joint health security cooperation engagement between U.S. and Saint Lucian medical professionals working side by side to deliver care and strengthen regional medical readiness. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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A U.S. Air Force surgical team performs a dialysis access surgery on a patient at Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. Surgical operations conducted during LAMAT 2026 reflected coordinated planning with host-nation healthcare leadership which reinforces trust and demonstrates the United States’ commitment to supporting shared medical priorities. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Noll, vascular surgeon, performs a dialysis access surgery on a patient at Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The mission provided hands-on surgical experience to enhance readiness while supporting local healthcare delivery. The procedure contributed to a broader health security cooperation effort, strengthening regional collaboration while enhancing the collective ability to respond to medical challenges across the Caribbean. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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A U.S. Air Force surgical team performs a dialysis access surgery on a patient at Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. Patients were identified by the Ministry of Health to align with the specialties and certifications of participating U.S. Air Force medical providers, ensuring targeted care delivery while providing real-world clinical experience that strengthens medical readiness. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Noll, vascular surgeon, scrubs before surgery during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at Owen King European Union hospital in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. Health security cooperation missions like LAMAT, enable U.S. medical personnel to operate in real-world clinical environments to maintain readiness and refine expeditionary medical skills. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Minister of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, the Honorable Moses Jn Baptiste, provides remarks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The mission integrates U.S. Air Force medical personnel with host-nation providers to deliver patient care and conduct knowledge exchange strengthening health security cooperation and clinical and military readiness. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Jenny Daniel provides remarks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of a two-week health security cooperation focused on patient care, clinical exchange and strengthening medical readiness across Saint Lucia. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michele Curtis, Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission commander, attends an opening ceremony at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of a two-week health security cooperation mission, highlighting U.S. and Saint Lucian collaboration to strengthen partnerships, enhance medical readiness and support shared regional health priorities. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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A U.S. and Saint Lucia flag lapel pin is worn during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. LAMAT reinforces regional cooperation by bringing together U.S. and partner-nation medical teams to address shared healthcare challenges while strengthening enduring relationships across the Caribbean. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Karin B. Sullivan, chargé d’affaires for the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, speaks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of a health security cooperation mission, reflecting a whole-of-government approach that integrates U.S. military, diplomatic and host-nation efforts to strengthen partnerships, enhance medical readiness and support regional stability. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, Chief Medical Officer for the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, provides remarks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The mission enabled local healthcare professionals to collaborate with U.S. counterparts to address priority patient care needs. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Karin B. Sullivan, chargé d’affaires for the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, applauds the planners of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission during an opening ceremony at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. U.S. Embassy leadership recognized the coordination and partnership required to execute the LAMAT 26 mission alongside host-nation healthcare professionals. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Dr. Rakesh Sukul, Ministry of Health director, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, Air Force Medical Command special assistant to the commander, and Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, exchange tokens of appreciation during the closing ceremony of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Paramaribo, Suriname, April 23, 2026. The ceremony commemorated the partnership between the U.S. and Suriname, highlighting the important role of medical engagements and the value of building critical relationships between medical personnel from both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, talks to the media after the closing ceremony of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Paramaribo, Suriname, April 23, 2026. The team collectively treated a total of 2,000 patients, provided over 3,000 eyeglasses and conducted 432 knowledge exchange hours together with their counterparts in Suriname. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, talks to the media after the closing ceremony of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Paramaribo, Suriname, April 23, 2026. By investing in missions that merge humanitarian outcomes with readiness objectives, the Air Force enhances both regional stability and operational preparedness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Dr. Rakesh Sukul, Ministry of Health director, delivers remarks during the closing ceremony of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Paramaribo, Suriname, April 23, 2026. LAMAT 2026 integrated U.S. Air Force medical teams with Suriname Ministry of Health providers across the country, expanding access to care to over 2,000 patients while strengthening clinical capability, coordination and readiness through sustained partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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A U.S. Airman attends the closing ceremony of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Paramaribo, Suriname, April 23, 2026. The LAMAT 2026 team collectively treated a total of 2,000 patients, provided over 3,000 eyeglasses and conducted 432 knowledge exchange hours together with their counterparts in Suriname. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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