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Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key

Airmen in the Critical Care Air Transport Team prepare a simulated patient for transfer on Dec. 6, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. The joint force exercise equipped medics with training in austere environments and limited resources, fostering readiness for diverse scenarios where they may need to provide patient care while efficiently managing resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)
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Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key

Airmen transport simulated patients on Dec. 4, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. This joint force medical training exercise immerses medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and onwards to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa. The hands-on experience ensures medics gain a comprehensive understanding of communication protocols, the critical timing for patient preparation, and the intricacies of the entire process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)
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U.S. Army Maj. (Dr.) Jonathan Letterman

Known as the “Father of Modern Battlefield Medicine,” Maj. Jonathan Letterman’s work during the Civil War saved thousands of soldiers from dying horrible deaths on the battlefield.
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Maj. Jonathan Letterman

Known as the “Father of Modern Battlefield Medicine,” Maj. Jonathan Letterman’s work during the Civil War saved thousands of soldiers from dying horrible deaths on the battlefield.
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Assumption of command, redesignation ceremony mark new legacy for Air Force Medical Service

Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, left, poses with Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, right, while executing her assumption of command of the Air Force Medical Agency during a ceremony held at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Oct. 16, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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Assumption of command, redesignation ceremony mark new legacy for Air Force Medical Service

Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, Air Force Medical Agency Bravo Lead, speaks during her assumption of command ceremony held at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Oct. 16, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)
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Maj. Fortune Egbulefu

Maj. Fortune Egbulefu, orthopedic surgeon and Chief of Surgery at Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, stands in an operating room with robotics machines. Egbulefu has pioneered a hip and knee robotic surgery program at MOMMC, a new technology not widely available in the Las Vegas valley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robyn Stulgaitis)
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105th Airlift Wing flies 17 aeromedical evacuation missions from August through November

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the ramp at an undisclosed location in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, November 18, 2023. The 105th Airlift Wing spent four months supporting aeromedical evacuation missions out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Briana Ross)
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105th Airlift Wing flies 17 aeromedical evacuation missions from August through November

Airmen of the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron convert a 105th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III to a flying hospital at Ramstein Air Base, November 17, 2023. The 105th Airlift Wing spent four months supporting aeromedical evacuation missions out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Briana Ross)
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Air Force medical leaders discuss necessary changes in face of great power competition during annual workshop

Presenters engage with Senior Leadership Workshop attendees during a presentation on the standing up of the Air Force Medical Agency, or AFMED on Dec. 5, 2023, in Leesburg, Virginia. Senior Leadership Workshop is the Air Force Medical Services annual, week-long workshop where senior medical leaders meet to discuss a range of topics to prepare for the following year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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Air Force medical leaders discuss necessary changes in face of great power competition during annual workshop

Maj. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, Commander (Bravo), Air Force Medical Agency, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Wortman, Air Force Medical Agency Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force, present on the future of medical readiness during this year’s Senior Leadership Workshop on Dec. 6, 2023, in Leesburg, Virginia. Senior Leadership Workshop is the Air Force Medical Services annual, week-long workshop where senior medical leaders meet to discuss a range of topics to prepare for the following year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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Air Force medical leaders discuss necessary changes in face of great power competition during annual workshop

Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, speaks with Senior Leadership Workshop attendees during a break on Dec. 5, 2023, in Leesburg, Virginia. Senior Leadership Workshop is the Air Force Medical Services annual, week-long workshop where senior medical leaders meet to discuss a range of topics to prepare for the following year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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Air Force medical leaders discuss necessary changes in face of great power competition during annual workshop

Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, speaks to Senior Leadership Workshop attendees during his opening statements on Dec. 5, 2023, in Leesburg, Virginia. Senior Leadership Workshop is the Air Force Medical Services annual, week-long workshop where senior medical leaders meet to discuss a range of topics to prepare for the following year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Gilliland, a ground surgical team surgeon assigned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, introduces Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to the expeditionary surgical room at an undisclosed location, Dec. 10, 2023. Throughout his tour, Kendall engaged with various units, fostered discussions on critical matters, emphasized strategic goals and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Danielle Dawson)
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Behavioral health providers increasing processing efficiency

Megan Hart Lee, left, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command's first clinical psychologist, receives training from U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Strickland, USMEPCOM deputy command surgeon, during her initial onboarding. The new team of clinical psychologists at USMEPCOM will conduct applicant behavioral health consults in an effort to reduce timelines for entry to service. (Courtesy photo by Derrik Noack)
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Oregon Air National Guard Lt. Col. Chris Webb demonstrates airway management skills during an International Trauma Life Support course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in February 2023. The Oregon National Guard and Vietnam are partners through the State Partnership Program. (Courtesy photo by Tuoi Tre Newspaper. Shared with permission)
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Angels of the Battlefield honor medical personnel who went above call of duty

Six medical professionals representing the armed services and the Defense Health Agency were recognized by the Armed Services-YMCA at their 27th Annual Angels of the Battlefield Awards November 17, 2023. (Defense Health Agency photo by Robbie Hammer)
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Major pain: Airmen team up with local hospital for medical training

Airmen from the 934th Aeromedical Staging Squadron turn a mannequin over during a training exercise on Oct. 15, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. The exercise involved realistic wounds and training equipment to simulate a true combat casualty care enviornment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoriya Tarakanova)
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Fairchild Supports Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

Airmen assigned to the 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron deliberate during an aeromedical Evacuation training scenario from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 7, 2023. Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron assisted a medical team assigned to multiple aeromedical evacuation squadrons with in-flight training. Aeromedical evacuation crews provide time-sensitive and mission-critical care to patients en route to and between medical treatment facilities. AE crews and critical care transport teams execute patient movements using Mobility Air Forces aircraft as well as sister service, contracted and international partner airframes. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)
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Fairchild Supports Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Olatokunbo Fayemiwo, an aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, acts as a patient during an aeromedical evacuation training scenario from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 7, 2023. Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron assisted a medical team assigned to the 137th AES with in-flight training. Aeromedical evacuation crews provide time-sensitive and mission-critical care to patients en route to and between medical treatment facilities. AE crews and critical care transport teams execute patient movements using Mobility Air Forces aircraft as well as sister service, contracted and international partner airframes. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)
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