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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, listens to surgeons explaining surgical procedures during a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Ganglion cysts located near joints make it difficult to perform certain tasks, therefore an excision is conducted to improve mobility. The surgery coincided with the reopening of the operating suite, now revitalized for enduring surgical capabilities in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, observes a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Ganglion cysts located near joints make it difficult to perform certain tasks, therefore an excision is conducted to improve mobility. The surgery coincided with the reopening of the operating suite, now revitalized for enduring surgical capabilities in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

Surgical tools rest on a tray during a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Sterile safety equipment is necessary to maintain a clean environment throughout surgical procedures to minimize the risk of infections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force surgeons assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Surgeons used skin rakes to expose the cyst and an electrosurgical pencil to excise and cauterize it. Cauterization effectively destroys bacteria at the surgical site, reducing the risk of postoperative infection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force surgeons assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The 379th EMDS recently reopened their operating suite, providing a more stable area for surgeons to employ high quality operations and support service members within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Haus, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron general surgeon, center, performs a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Surgical teams use the operating suite to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite retains a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment. U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Haus, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron general surgeon, center, examines a ganglion cyst during a surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The 379th EMDS recently reopened their operating suite, providing a more stable area for surgeons to employ high quality operations and support service members within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Maria Arriola, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron surgical technician, right, assists Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, in the donning of safety gloves within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Sterile safety equipment is necessary to maintain a clean environment throughout surgical procedures to minimize the risk of infections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership cut a ribbon during an operating suite reopening ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The operating suite is an area used by surgical teams to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite must retain a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment for surgical procedures to be performed safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership cut a ribbon during an operating suite reopening ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The operating suite is an area used by surgical teams to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite must retain a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment for surgical procedures to be performed safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Biomedical Sciences Corps: The Unsung Heroes of Military Medicine

Members of the 19th Medical Group stand together for a group photo during Biomedical Sciences Corps (BSC) Appreciation Week at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2025. BSC Appreciation week is a week to honor the history and recognize the men and women who comprise the BSC and all that they bring to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Zech)
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Biomedical Sciences Corps: The Unsung Heroes of Military Medicine

A 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Physical Therapy technician assists a patient with a physical therapy session at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 26, 2025. From its humble beginnings in 1917 to its critical role in today’s global Air Force operations, the Biomedical Sciences Corps has built a legacy of excellence, adaptability, and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Zech)
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Biomedical Sciences Corps: The Unsung Heroes of Military Medicine

Maj. Andrew Garcia, 19th Healthcare Operations Squadron Diagnostics Flight commander and lab officer, looks at a sample under a microscope, Feb. 26, 2025, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Since 1965, the Biomedical Sciences Corps has grown into a vital force of medical specialists, providing expertise in areas such as physical therapy, optometry, podiatry, physician assistant, audiology, clinical psychology, bioenvironmental engineering, public health, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Zech)
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Biomedical Sciences Corps: The Unsung Heroes of Military Medicine

A 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer technician assists an Airman with a mask fitting at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 26, 2025. As the Air Force continues to evolve, the Biomedical Sciences Corps remains an indispensable part of military healthcare. Their contributions extend beyond routine medical care, influencing policies, advancing research, and shaping the future of the Air Force Medical Service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Zech)
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Pride of the Pack: Capt. Lauren Olivieri

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Olivieri, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron warrior medicine physician, conducts a patient check-up on Senior Airman David Adsit, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. While filling in the role of flight commander for three weeks, Olivieri balanced leadership with her clinical duties and was the provider for the Clinical Treatment Team during Wing exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)
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U.S. Air National Guard Lt. Col. Kevin Maskell, a dentist assigned to the Arizona Air National Guard 162nd Wing, examines a patient during Kodiac Arctic Care 24 in Kodiak, Alaska, May 9, 2024. U.S. Uniformed Services personnel joined Kodiak Arctic Care under the Innovative Readiness Training program, which partnered with the Kodiak Area Native Association to deliver free medical, dental optometry, and veterinary services on Alaska's remote Kodiak Island.
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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Samuel Houpt, left, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical service core officer, and Staff Sgt. Kemosi Hatten, 8th Medical Group personnel reliability program noncommissioned officer in charge, lift the internal section of a medical tent into position during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS HRT training is critical for maintaining the preparedness of medical personnel who might be deployed in support of military operations or emergency response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group prepare to drape the covering of a medical tent during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS is a modular, scalable, rapid-response medical package used in humanitarian relief, wartime contingencies and disaster responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group move a medical container during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS HRT tents are used to enable or augment medical care during an emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Deloran Lomax, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, secures the frame of a medical tent during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS is a modular, scalable, rapid-response medical package used in humanitarian relief, wartime contingencies, and disaster responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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