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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, tightens flight harnesses with assistance from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Sanchez Vega, Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) technician and lead trainer for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" AFE team, before an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer has dedicated her time and skills to international medical missions, both in Kenya and the Philippines, providing essential care and education to hundreds in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)
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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, left, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", talks to Cari Selzer, right, Hometown Hero participant, and her family, before an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer actively volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission in Fort Worth, serving meals to the homeless, organizing group outings for her colleagues, and creating special events for families in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)
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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, right, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", presents Cari Selzer, left, Hometown Hero participant, with memorabilia after completing an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Selzer actively volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission in Fort Worth, serving meals to the homeless, organizing group outings for her colleagues, and creating special events for families in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)
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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, poses for a picture on a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", before an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Despite her demanding career and volunteer commitments, Selzer is a devoted wife and mother of five, demonstrating that dedication to service can coexist with a fulfilling family life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)
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Texas nurse receives USAF Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, Thunderbird Seven, Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", and Cari Selzer, Hometown Hero participant, fly behind the Delta Formation during an incentive flight at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 18, 2025. Despite her demanding career and volunteer commitments, Selzer is a devoted wife and mother of five, demonstrating that dedication to service can coexist with a fulfilling family life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leon Redfern)
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, review training mission materials during a aeromedical evacuation training event aboard a C-17 Globemaster III flying nearby Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 16, 2025. The joint exercise with Army National Guard and Critical Care Air Transport Team specialists ensured the team was equipped with the knowledge needed for complex medical evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, strap in a mock litter patient during aeromedical evacuation training event aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Phoenix-Goodyear Airport in Goodyear Ariz., April 16, 2025. Airmen were tasked with managing non-ambulatory patients and addressing in-flight stressors such as nausea and pain while adapting to the physical effects of flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, transport a litter patient off a C-17 Globemaster III during an aeromedical evacuation training event at Phoenix-Goodyear Airport in Goodyear, Ariz., April 17, 2025. The training provided valuable hands-on experience in managing patient care under flight conditions, ensuring the team is ready for real-world medical missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, provide patient care during a simulated aeromedical evacuation training event aboard a C-17 Globemaster III flying nearby Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 16, 2025. The training, conducted aboard a C-17 from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, enhanced readiness, improved interoperability and prepared participants for patient movement in high-stress environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, transfer custody of a simulated patients during an aeromedical evacuation training event at Phoenix-Goodyear Airport in Goodyear, Ariz., April 17, 2025. The training, conducted aboard a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, enhanced readiness, improved interoperability and prepared participants for patient movement in high-stress environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills

Reserve Citizen Airmen, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, provide patient care during an aeromedical evacuation training event aboard a C-17 Globemaster III flying nearby Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 16, 2025. The training focused on patient movement, maneuvering in tight aircraft spaces, and providing medical care during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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After seven weeks across four countries, U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) concluded its 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission on April 11, bolstering regional partnerships and advancing medical readiness for future challenges. (Courtesy Graphic)
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Air Force medics' heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals

Staff from the 59th Medical Wing's Wilford Hall Emergency Department pose for a group photo following the recognition of two of their teammates at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2025. Two paramedics received the EMS Field Save Pin following their successful treatment of a patient experiencing cardiac arrest on Lackland Air Base Base in March 2025. A person's chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest event is approximately 9.1%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)
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Air Force medics' heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. JaCoy Erickson, 59th Medical Wing emergency services flight EMS section chief, describes the heroic efforts of Staff Sgt. Austin Lawhon and Senior Airman James Henry, 59th Medical Wing paramedics, that led to a patient surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest event on Lackland Air Force Base in March 2025. “This was more than just a save — it was a reminder of what trained military medics are capable of every day,” said Erickson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)
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Air Force medics' heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals

Senior Airman James Henry (right), 59th Medical Wing paramedic, receives an EMS Field Save Pin from Bruce Hale, 59th Medical Wing paramedic, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2025. Henry provided vital medical support to save the life of a patient experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest - a medical event with only a 9.1% approximate chance of survival. EMS Field Save Pins are a symbolic honor to celebrate the rarity and significance of a successful out-of-hospital save and the heroism, training, and teamwork involved in saving a life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)
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Air Force medics' heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Lawhon, 59th Medical Wing paramedic, receives an EMS Field Save Pin from his mentor and former active-duty paramedic, Adam Tellez, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2025. Lawhon led the emergency response to save the life of a patient experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest - a medical event with only a 9.1% approximate chance of survival. EMS Field Save Pins are a symbolic honor to celebrate the rarity and significance of a successful out-of-hospital save and the heroism, training, and teamwork involved in saving a life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)
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Air Force Medics' heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Lawhon (left) and Senior Airman James Henry, 59th Medical Wing paramedics, provided emergency medical response to a patient experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest event on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas in March 2025. “On that day, a patient died on the floor,” said Bruce Hale, 59th Medical Wing paramedic. “Despite tremendous odds against him, Sergeant Lawhon led his team to restore life to that patient. He’s the embodiment of what is achievable with a good attitude and hard work after a few years in the Air Force.” Both Lawhon and Henry were recognized with EMS Field Save Pins, a symbolic honor recognizing the rarity and significance of an out-of-hospital save, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)
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Guyanese-born Airman builds medical bridge between US, Guyana

Tech. Sgt. Yamisha Jones, Andrews Healthcare Operations Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of internal medicine guides a Guyana Defence Force medic on intravenous catheter insertion, April 4, 2025, at Base Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown, Guyana. Sharing expertise and experiences enhance skills and strengthen global medical cooperation in challenging environments.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Estevez)
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Guyanese-born Airman builds medical bridge between US, Guyana

U. S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Quami King, Andrew’s Medical Group senior enlisted leader, and Tech. Sgt. Yamisha Jones, Andrews Healthcare Operations Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of internal medicine, pose for a photo with medics from the Guyana Defence Force, April 2, 2025, at Base Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown, Guyana. The GDF is the military of Guyana, established in 1965. It numbers about 4,150 soldiers and has military bases across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Estevez)
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Guyanese-born Airman builds medical bridge between US, Guyana

Tech. Sgt. Yamisha Jones, Andrews Healthcare Operations Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of internal medicine supervises a pressure dressing application by Guyana Defence Force medics, April 2, 2025, at Base Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown, Guyana. The GDF Medical Corps role is to provide primary medical and dental care to all the members of the Force and their immediate families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Estevez)
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