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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

Closing those gaps was the purpose of the annual Nurse Symposium, hosted at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The event brought together more than 100 medical professionals from three U.S. military branches and Japanese partner organizations to strengthen coordination across the full spectrum of care.
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany King, medical director for the Valkyrie Program at Kadena Air Base, holds a blood bag during a demonstration at the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The demonstration explained procedural techniques used to preserve sample integrity during contingency transfusions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Darreauna Morris, right, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, performs a live contingency whole blood transfusion on Senior Airman Blake Gray, a paramedic assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, during a Valkyrie Program demonstration at the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The program prepares providers for scenarios in which traditional blood supplies are depleted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Darreauna Morris, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, presents the Valkyrie Program during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The program provides a contingency whole blood transfusion capability for austere or resource-limited environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hooten, left, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, answers questions from a Japan Air Self-Defense Force captain during a neonatal care briefing at the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The symposium fostered collaboration between U.S. and Japanese medical professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hooten, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, presents advancements in neonatal care and emergency transport during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. Neonatal care often requires advanced respiratory support for patients with underdeveloped lungs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

A Japanese medical professional wears 353rd Special Operations Wing gear during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The demonstration illustrated the equipment considerations providers must account for when treating wounded personnel in combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tristan Meadors, an aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, instructs Japanese medical professionals and U.S. Navy Sailors on aeromedical evacuation equipment during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The symposium highlighted advancements in transport, neonatal care and contingency blood transfusion procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, instruct Japanese healthcare workers, and emergency medical technicians in a Tier 4 tactical combat casualty care course for the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The training provided insight into combat medical procedures and operational constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Airmen and special warfare recruits participate in physical training during Exercise Bolt and Dagger at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 16, 2025. The three-day exercise incorporates physical fitness as one of several foundational components that prepare Airmen for the demands of the Tactical Air Control Party mission and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Nevis, U.S. Dental Providers partner during LAMAT 2026

U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Andrew Hutchison, 419th Medical Squadron officer-in-charge of the Nevis dental team, performs a filling repair on a Nevisian patient at Charlestown Dental Clinic in Charlestown, Nevis, Feb. 24, 2026. This procedure was part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, which supports partner nations through medical outreach while strengthening deployed medical readiness and adaptability among participating Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Nevis, U.S. Dental Providers partner during LAMAT 2026

U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Andrew Hutchison, 419th Medical Squadron officer-in-charge of the Nevis dental team, performs a filling repair on a Nevisian patient at Charlestown Dental Clinic in Charlestown, Nevis, Feb. 24, 2026. This procedure was part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, which embeds U.S. Air Force and Reserve Airmen alongside host-nation providers to deliver care, exchange best practices and strengthen long-term medical partnerships. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Nevis, U.S. Dental Providers partner during LAMAT 2026

A U.S. Air Force Reserve general dentist attached to the 419th Medical Squadron repairs a dental filling on a Nevisian patient at Charlestown Dental Clinic in Charlestown, Nevis, Feb. 24, 2026. This procedure was part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, which strengthens host-nation healthcare systems while challenging U.S. Air Force and Reserve Airmen to adapt and deliver safe, effective care in a resource-constrained environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Nevis, U.S. Dental Providers partner during LAMAT 2026

U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Courtney Hubenthal, 419th Medical Squadron dental technician, assists in the repair of a dental filling on a Nevisian patient at Charlestown Dental Clinic in Charlestown, Nevis, Feb. 24, 2026. This procedure was part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, a mutually beneficial engagement that combines humanitarian assistance with real-world collaboration in a joint-clinical setting. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Nevis, U.S. Dental Providers partner during LAMAT 2026

U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Andrew Hutchison, 419th Medical Squadron officer-in-charge of the Nevis dental team, left, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Courtney Hubenthal, 419th Medical Squadron dental technician, repair a dental filling on a Nevisian patient at Charlestown Dental Clinic in Charlestown, Nevis, Feb. 24, 2026. This procedure was part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, which connects U.S. Airmen with international partners, expanding deployed medical readiness and strengthening the health infrastructure of host nations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Saint Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Launch LAMAT 2026 Medical Mission

Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew provides remarks during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 opening ceremony, in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Feb. 22, 2026. LAMAT 2026 is part of U.S. Southern Command’s broader health security cooperation engagement efforts across the Caribbean and Latin America. These engagements enhance medical readiness while strengthening trusted partnerships that contribute to a safer and more prepared hemisphere. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Saint Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Launch LAMAT 2026 Medical Mission

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Barry Davis, general surgeon and LAMAT 2026 mission commander, speaks during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 opening ceremony, in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Feb. 22, 2026. Davis previously participated in the Federation’s first LAMAT engagement in 2024 and now returns as the mission commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Saint Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Launch LAMAT 2026 Medical Mission

Karin Sullivan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados provides remarks during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 opening ceremony, in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Feb. 22, 2026. The ceremony marked the beginning of the third LAMAT engagement between the United States and Saint Kitts and Nevis. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Saint Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Launch LAMAT 2026 Medical Mission

Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, left, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Barry Davis, general surgeon and LAMAT 2026 mission commander, after the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 opening ceremony, in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Feb. 22, 2026. The engagement reinforces sustained medical collaboration and shared preparedness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Saint Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Launch LAMAT 2026 Medical Mission

Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew provides remarks during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 opening ceremony, in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Feb. 22, 2026. Drew underscored the impact of continued partnership on healthcare resilience across the Federation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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