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378th EMEDS conduct trauma exercise with MEDEVAC

The 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron conducted a trauma response exercise to practice its response, mitigation, treatment and evacuation of critically injured patients at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2020. The 378th EMEDS combined with Security Forces, Civil Engineering and U.S. Army flight medics from Task Force Javelin to exercise treatment, evacuation and transport of patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Benjamin Wiseman)
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KC-46A Pegasus Completes Its First Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

Airmen from the 45th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron offload a patient at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, July 10, 2020. The patients had recently returned from overseas
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KC-46A Pegasus Completes Its First Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jaclyn Klimaski, Air Mobility Command aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to Air Mobility Command Headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, searches for equipment in an inflight kit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 10, 2020. In support of Initial Operational Test and Evaluation, the Total Force AE crew qualified on the KC-46A Pegasus using a syllabus that included numerous patient scenarios and configurations to guide the execution of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa Garcia)
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Air advisors polish livesaving skills during TCCC training, leadership demo

U.S. Air Force Col. Philip Morrison, left, 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group commander, and Tech. Sgt. Giacomo Zignago, 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron independent duty medical technician, provide Tactical Combat Casualty Care to a simulated shot wingman during a TCCC training scenario at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 13, 2020. Morrison, newly assigned 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group commander, had the opportunity to roleplay to provide care to a simulated victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David W. Carbajal)
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Keesler aids USS Tripoli in COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brook Lee, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron laboratory technician, organizes samples for COVID-19 testing at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, July 14, 2020. Airmen from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, assisted in testing over 900 Sailors as part of the joint and total force effort across Navy and Air Force active duty and guard installations along the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly L. Mueller)
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432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Killian, left, 99th Medical Group and Tech. Sgt. Benigno, right, 489th Attack Squadron, flight and operational medical technicians, demonstrate a serology test at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 7, 2020. The objective is to determine if the serology test better identifies those that had COVID-19 but were asymptomatic or not diagnosed, or if the saliva test is sufficient for evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)
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Putting COVID-19 to the test

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandria Johnson, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron lab technician, reviews a bacteria sample inside the Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 2, 2020. The Microbiology Department has been working to get fast, efficient and accurate COVID test results to their patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Tobler)
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AMC Airmen deployed to AUAB selected AF OAY

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Yvonne Febles-Rosario, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy non-commissioned officer in charge, works with a patient at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 10, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Battles)
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An AFMS look back at July 2020

Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group and 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron transfer a COVID-19 patient following the first-ever operational use of the Negatively Pressurized Conex to transport 12 COVID-19 patients aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 1, 2020. The NPC is the latest isolated containment chamber developed to transport up to 28 individuals with infectious diseases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John R. Wright)
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An AFMS look back at June 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carley Dolan, 103rd Medical Group aerospace medical technician, tests a 103rd Airlift Wing Airman for COVID-19 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, June 19, 2020. The 103rd Medical Group worked in partnership with the Connecticut National Guard 14th Civil Support Team, New York National Guard 24th Civil Support Team, and Connecticut Department of Public Health to provide COVID-19 testing to Connecticut Air National Guard personnel. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Tucker)
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386th EMDG conducts COVID screenings at Cargo City

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Frensley, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group flight medical technician performs COVID-19 screenings on an inbound jet transporting service members at Cargo City, Kuwait, June 16, 2020. The 386th EMDG screens personnel from multiple branches that process through Cargo City, including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Nellis serology testing advances fight against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jayna Barros, left, 99th Medical Group laboratory technician, wraps bandage around patient at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 17, 2020. Laboratory technicians work to help doctors detect illnesses and determine treatment options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zachary Rufus)
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Airmen adapt to COVID-19 working conditions

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Francis Raymundo, 60th Dental Squadron dental technician, wears a reusable face shield while conducting an examination at Travis Air Force Base, California, June 5, 2020. The 60th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight, 60th Air Mobility Wing Phoenix Spark innovation cell, and 60th Maintenance Squadron collaborated to design and manufacture personal protective equipment for David Grant USAF Medical Center. As of June 1, DGMC had received 153 face shields in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)
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20/20 vision in 2020

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Royal Davis, 56th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron optometry technician, runs a visual field test on Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II avionics journeyman at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 9, 2020. The test assesses the patient’s peripherals while the individual holds a hand over one eye and reports to the technician how well they see the numbers. The Luke AFB Optometry Clinic treats more than 4,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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20/20 vision in 2020

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Dibley, 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II avionics journeyman, receives a slit lamp examination at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 9, 2020. Slit lamp examinations are performed to check for ocular health and abnormalities. The Luke AFB Optometry Clinic treats more than 4,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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21st Medical Group medical laboratory technician views samples in a microscope

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Presti, a medical laboratory technician at the 21st Medical Group clinical laboratory, views a sample under a microscope. The lab at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, generates more than 4,700 lab results on average each month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Allen)
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78th MDG gets under your skin

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyler Sawtelle, left, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Duty, 78th Medical Group technicians, practice taking biopsy site photos to be used for procedural dermatology. One of the most important parts of the procedure involves taking a picture of the biopsy site so that it can be easily identified should the patient require further treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)
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Prairie Vigilance COVID-19 testing

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anna Smith, 5th Medical Group medical technician, tests a patient for COVID-19 during the Prairie Vigilance exercise at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 9, 2020. Medical technicians take precautions by wearing masks, gloves and aprons, while also sanitizing after every individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon J. Audit)
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Travis' AES perform routine training mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christine Aye, 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, secures aeromedical evacuation equipment in a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, California, June 3, 2020. Aeromedical evacuation squadrons use the C-130 Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 Stratotanker to transport patients to medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathon Carnell)
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Airmen stay fit to fight with fitness pods

U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew Spillman, a 363rd Training Squadron student, works out at a fitness pod at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 3, 2020. Fitness pods are used by military members to maintain their fitness while the fitness centers are closed due to Covid-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
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