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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

Personnel from the Armed Services Blood Bank Center Okinawa and 459th Airlift Squadron load supplies onto a C-12 Huron from blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The ASBBC helped organize this event by bringing supply and medical lab technicians from Okinawa and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Hopkins, Armed Services Blood Bank Center Okinawa area joint blood program officer, and U.S. Army Cpl. James Grant, ASBBC Okinawa medical lab technician, bring supplies and blood donations to a C-12J Huron from a blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. Once the donations were collected, they were transported to the ASBBC Okinawa for testing and distribution to other U.S. Military bases in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

Blood drive volunteers take donations at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024. The event was supported by 50 volunteers from various units, including the 374th Medical Group, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 613th Air Operations Center, Armed Services Blood Bank Centers from Okinawa, Japan and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, Yokota American Red Cross, Yokota USO, and the Yokota Civil Air Patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

Blood is separated into vials during a blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024. After the donated blood is collected, it is separated by blood types into vials and tested. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

From the left, U.S. Army Cpl. James Grant and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Huff, Armed Services Blood Bank Center Okinawa medical lab technicians, collect bags used for blood donations during a blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024. The blood drive brought in approximately 182 donors and roughly 81,900 milliliters of blood to help ensure military medical readiness for bases across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

U.S. Army Spc. Leslie Blanco, Armed Services Blood Bank Center Pacific Northwest medical lab technician, takes blood from a donor during a blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024. Members from ASBBC PNW and Okinawa helped facilitate the blood drive, assisting Yokota with supplies and staff for blood drive donations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

A donor squeezes a stress ball while getting their blood drawn during a blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024. Organizers of the event hope to conduct regular blood drives on mainland Japan, with the next one planned six months from now at Yokosuka Naval Station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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‘A Positive’ experience: Yokota medics revive mainland blood drive

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcos Flores, Armed Services Blood Bank Center Pacific Northwest medical lab technician, takes blood from a donor during a blood drive at the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024. This blood drive helped Yokota and other bases in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility restock blood supplies used for emergencies. Blood drive organizers also designed the event to promote readiness for forces to ensure they get the quickest and best care possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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125th Med Det 1 Conducts Successful Training Mission in Puerto Rico

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 156th Wing, complete dental requirements during an exercise Aug. 9, 2024, at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico. The exercise is part of the 125th Medical Group’s training that enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post- deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. The exercise also includes providing Individual Medical Readiness support for members of the 156th Wing population. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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125th Med Det 1 Conducts Successful Training Mission in Puerto Rico

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Mississippi Air National Guard pilot a C-17 Globemaster Aug. 8, 2024, in route to Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico. The aircraft is carrying Airmen assigned to the 125th Medical Group as they conduct a training exercise that enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post- deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. The exercise also includes providing Individual Medical Readiness support for members of the 156th Wing population. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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125th Med Det 1 Conducts Successful Training Mission in Puerto Rico

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anjelica March, search and rescue medic and unit deployment manager, left, and Capt. Matthew Gullick, emergency nurse, both assigned to the 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, Florida Air National Guard make their way through a Confined Space Rescue course as part of CSR training, during an exercise Aug. 13, 2024, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The exercise is comprised of several training events that enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post- deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. The exercise also includes providing Individual Medical Readiness support for members of the 156th WG population. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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125th Med Det 1 Conducts Successful Training Mission in Puerto Rico

U.S. Air Force Col. Brenda Brinkley, commander, 125th Medical Group, Florida Air National Guard volunteers to demonstrate how to put a person on an evacuation sled as part of Confined Space Rescue(CSR) training, during an exercise Aug. 13, 2024, at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The exercise is comprised of several training events that enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post- deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. The exercise also includes providing Individual Medical Readiness support for members of the 156th Wing population. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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125th Med Det 1 Conducts Successful Training Mission in Puerto Rico

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col William Raimundi, 156th Medical Group optometrist, performs a vision exam during an exercise Aug. 9, 2024, at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico. The exercise is part of the 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1’s training that enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post- deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. The exercise also includes providing Individual Medical Readiness support for members of the 156th WG population. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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125th Med Det 1 Conducts Successful Training Mission in Puerto Rico

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 156th Wing, tests a gas mask during an exercise Aug. 9, 2024, at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico. The exercise is part of the 125th Medical Group’s training that enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post- deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. The exercise also includes providing Individual Medical Readiness support for members of the 156th Wing population. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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125th Med Det 1 Conducts Successful Training Mission in Puerto Rico

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chea Lim, clinical nurse, 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, performs a blood draw during an exercise Aug. 9, 2024, at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico. The training exercise enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post- deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. The exercise also includes providing Individual Medical Readiness support for members of the 156th WG population. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring sensitive information.)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, Air Education Training Command commander, speaks at the 59th Medical Wing change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Tx., Aug. 23, 2024. The event was held at the Wilford Hall Medical Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, shakes hands with Maj. Ge. Thomas Harrell, Air Force Medical Command Medical Readiness-Alpha, at the 59th Medical Wing change of command ceremony Aug. 23, 2024. Harrell commanded the 59th MDW since September. 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn A. Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander, at the 59th MDW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio, Tx., Aug. 23, 2024. Foster assumed command of the 59th MDW from Maj. Gen. Thomas Harrell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman)

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Faces of Beale: The long path to military service, with service along the way

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Claudia Hinchey, 9th Medical Group resource management and commander’s support staff flight commander, receives an incentive flight on a T-38 Talon at Beale Air Force Base, California, August 14, 2024. Hinchey won Company Grade Officer of the 2nd Quarter at Beale AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Faces of Beale: The long path to military service, with service along the way

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Claudia Hinchey, 9th Medical Group resource management and commander’s support staff flight commander, receives an incentive flight on a T-38 Talon at Beale Air Force Base, California, August 14, 2024. Hinchey won Company Grade Officer of the 2nd Quarter at Beale AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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