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Medic-X Training

Medics from the 49th Medical Group troubleshoot a beeping IV during MEDIC-X training at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 15, 2025. Once medics determined the issue, they had to solve a puzzle to win a prize. The group has transformed its MEDIC-X training from a series of task-driven stations to interactive, adrenaline-fueled challenges - incorporating props, prizes, and, most importantly, high-quality training. (Courtesy photo)
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Air Force, Space Force Surgeon General shares vision for accomplishing AFMS strategic imperatives

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes speaks during an interview the Pentagon to share his vision for implementing Air Force Medical Service strategic imperatives as the 25th U.S. Air Force and Space Force surgeon general, Sept. 5, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. April Pulver, 920th Aerospace Medicine Squadron clinical nurse, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, assesses a patient’s vitals at a pop-up medical clinic in Mangilao, Guam, Aug. 5, 2024. Patients who attended the clinic, operated in support of the 2024 Medical Wellness Innovative Readiness Training, had their pulse rate, body temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure assessed at check-in before receiving additional no-cost medical services like optometry, dental and immunizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Gitchel, 44th Aerospace Medicine Flight optometrist, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, examines a patient’s eyes during 2024 Guam Wellness Innovative Readiness Training in Mangilao, Guam, Aug. 6, 2024. Gitchel was part of a five-person optometry team who supported the IRT mission by providing no-cost eye exams, prescriptions and eyeglasses to patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rebekah Sherwood, 2024 Guam Wellness Innovative Readiness Training mission medical officer in charge, conducts a vision test with a patient at a pop-up medical clinic in Mangilao, Guam, Aug. 5, 2024. The mission, a collaborative effort between the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services, and Air Force active duty, Air Force Reserve, Navy and Guam Air National Guard personnel, enabled the treatment of more than 1,500 patients from the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)
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Air Force medical leaders host AFMEDCOM planning conference

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, Air Force Medical Command planning team lead, leads a discussion during the Air Force Medical Command Programming Plan conference at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, Aug. 6-8, 2024. Air Force medical planners collaborated with Department of Air Force subject matter experts during the three-day conference to develop the plan, which is a document that directs the implementation of AFMEDCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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Air Force medical leaders host AFMEDCOM planning conference

Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, conclude the first day of the Air Force Medical Command Programming Plan conference at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, Aug. 6-8, 2024. During the conference, Air Force medical planners collaborated with Department of Air Force subject matter experts to develop the plan, which is a document that directs the implementation of AFMEDCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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Air Force medical leaders host AFMEDCOM planning conference

U.S. Air Force medical planners collaborate with Department of Air Force subject matter experts during a three-day conference to develop the Air Force Medical Command’s Programming Plan at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, Aug. 6-8, 2024. The PPlan is an instrumental document developed to direct the implement the AFMEDCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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Air Force medical leadership discuss the future of AFMEDCOM in readiness tabletop exercise

U.S. Air Force senior medical leaders, and members of a cross functional team with representatives from around the Air Force, participate in a tabletop exercise to discuss readiness reporting within the Air Force Medical Command, or AFMEDCOM, at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, June 10, 2024. The new command structure is set to reach initial operating capability Nov. 1, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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Air Force medical leadership discuss the future of AFMEDCOM in readiness tabletop exercise

U.S. Air Force senior medical leaders participate in a tabletop exercise to discuss readiness reporting within the Air Force Medical Command, or AFMEDCOM, at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, June 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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Air Force medical leadership discuss the future of AFMEDCOM in readiness tabletop exercise

Maj. Gen. John DeGoes, U.S. Air Force deputy surgeon general, joins senior medical leaders in a tabletop exercise to discuss readiness reporting within the Air Force Medical Command, or AFMEDCOM, at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, June 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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Air Force medical leadership discuss the future of AFMEDCOM in readiness tabletop exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, Air Force Medical Agency commander, joins senior medical leaders in a tabletop exercise to discuss readiness reporting as the Air Force establishes the Air Force Medical Command, or AFMEDCOM, at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, June 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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AFMS hosts inaugural CMEF change of responsibility ceremony

Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, current U.S. Air Force Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force, speaks during his change of responsibility ceremony on June 10, 2024, at the Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, Virginia. While Woods became the 10th CMEF, the ceremony was is the first formal change of responsibility ceremony for a CMEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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AFMS hosts inaugural CMEF change of responsibility ceremony

Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, left, passes the unit colors to Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, current U.S. Air Force Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force, center, signifying the delegation of authority and responsibility of the CMEF role during a change of responsibility ceremony where Chief Master Dawn Kolczynski, former U.S. Air Force CMEF, right, relinquished her duties on June 10, 2024, at the Defense Health Agency at Falls Church Virginia. While Woods became the 10th CMEF, the ceremony was the first formal change of responsibility ceremony for a CMEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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AFMS hosts inaugural CMEF change of responsibility ceremony

Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, former U.S. Air Force Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force, center, passes the unit colors to Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, left, relinquishing of her duties to Chief Master Sgt. James Woods during a change of responsibility ceremony on June 10, 2024, at the Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, Virginia. While Woods became the 10th CMEF, the ceremony was the first formal change of responsibility ceremony for a CMEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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AFMS hosts inaugural CMEF change of responsibility ceremony

Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, left, Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, right, participate in a change of responsibility ceremony transferring the mantle of Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force from Kolczynski to Woods on June 10, 2024, at the Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, Virginia. While Woods became the 10th CMEF, the ceremony was the first formal change of responsibility ceremony for a CMEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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AFMS leaders share strategic priorities 2024 AMSUS meeting

Col. Amalia Divittorio, Chief, Integrated Operational Support, AFMED, discusses Air Force efforts to optimize Airman and Guardian performance while participating in a panel discussion at the 2024 AMSUS meeting on Feb. 14 (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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AFMS leaders share strategic priorities 2024 AMSUS meeting

Stephen Mounts, U.S. Air Force Associate Deputy Surgeon General, speaks during a presentation about AFMED alongside Col. Michael Fea, Department of the Air Force’s Medical Operations deputy director, at the 2024 AMSUS meeting on Feb. 14 (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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AFMS leaders share strategic priorities 2024 AMSUS meeting

Col. Michael Fea, Department of the Air Force’s Medical Operations deputy director, and Stephen Mounts, U.S. Air Force Associate Deputy Surgeon General, lead a presentation about AFMED at the 2024 AMSUS meeting on Feb. 14 (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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AFMS leaders share strategic priorities 2024 AMSUS meeting

Col. Lidia Stana Ilcus, Deputy Director, U.S. Space Force Medical Operations, participates as a panelist during a session about spaceports and aerospace medical considerations at the 2024 AMSUS meeting on Feb. 14 (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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