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Wyoming Guard Airmen Make First Antarctic Cardiac Evacuation in 35 Years

Dan Baldwin (left), University of Texas flight nurse, Master Sgt. Lyndsey Glotfelty, 187th Wyoming Air National Guard aeromedical evacuation technician, provide in-flight care for a heart attack victim aboard a LC-130 in route to Christchurch, New Zealand, Feb. 13, 2025. The Antarctic is as remote as it gets, with great distance to the nearest help and limited resources, the mission contained a standardized response plan for medical incidents and select personnel trained to handle them. Maj. Nate Krueger and Master Sgt. Lyndsey Glotfelty of the 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron delivered critical care during a life-saving patient transport mission in Antarctica. Their actions and expert care helped make history with the first successful cardiac arrest evacuation from the continent in over 35 years.
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Wyoming Guard Airmen Make First Antarctic Cardiac Evacuation in 35 Years

Wyoming Air National Guard aeromedical evacuation technicians, provide in-flight care for a heart attack victim aboard a LC-130 in route to Christchurch, New Zealand, Feb. 13, 2025. The Antarctic is as remote as it gets, with great distance to the nearest help and limited resources, so the mission contained a standardized response plan for medical incidents and select personnel trained to handle them.
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Bridging medicine, policy, community: Air Force psychologist pursues legislative path

While deployed with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, U.S. Air Force Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson, Chief of Medical, Religious & USAFA Programs, attends a joint event arranged by the mental health and chaplain team to honor veterans who have taken their lives, March 2024. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson)
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Bridging medicine, policy, community: Air Force psychologist pursues legislative path

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson, Chief of Medical, Religious & USAFA Programs, poses on a tank with squadron commanders during her deployment as part of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia, September 2021. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson)
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Bridging medicine, policy, community: Air Force psychologist pursues legislative path

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson, Chief of Medical, Religious & USAFA Programs, smiles with colleagues from her legislative fellowship at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., August 2023. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson)
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Official Portrait

This is the official portrait of Maj. Mahogany L. Swanson.
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AFMEDCOM holds historic patch ceremony

An Airman shows a patch during a ceremony formally recognizing the Air Force Medical Command at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va., April 1, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the significance of the establishment of the Department’s first-ever medical command in the 75 years of the Air Force Medical Service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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AFMEDCOM holds historic patch ceremony

Airmen remove their patches during a ceremony at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va., April 1, 2025, formally recognizing the operational status of the Air Force Medical Command and the establishment of the Department’s first-ever medical command in the 75 years of the Air Force Medical Service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Hearst)
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A U.S. Airman assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command inserts a nasogastric tube during a Special Operations Forces Medical Skills Development course at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 4, 2024. A nasogastric tube is used for hydration, feeding, relieving gastric distension and delivering medications to patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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A U.S. Airman assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command administers simulated blood during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. This life-saving intervention is critical because it directly replaces lost blood volume to maintain vital organ function and potentially prevent shock by restoring oxygen delivery to the body. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command transfer a simulated casualty patient during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. Tier Four TCCC is the highest advanced-level training and is designed for combat paramedics and medical providers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Resilience under fire: SOF Medical Airmen train for combat

A helmet is worn by a U.S. Airman assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command during a Special Operations Forces Medical Skills Development exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. Designed to safeguard against head injuries and enhance operational capabilities, the helmet supports the Air Force's commitment to equipping Airmen for mission success in dynamic and demanding environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Resilience under fire: SOF Medical Airmen train for combat

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command transport a simulated casualty patient during an exercise of the Special Operations Forces Medical Skills Development program at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. This process demonstrates the Air Force's focus on rapid and efficient casualty evacuation; it ensures wounded patients receive advanced medical care as quickly as possible in any operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Resilience under fire: SOF Medical Airmen train for combat

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command begin tactical field care on simulated casualties during a tactical combat casualty care exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. TCCC was developed to reduce preventable deaths and improve survivability of combat trauma injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Resilience under fire: SOF Medical Airmen train for combat

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command perform a surgical airway procedure on a simulated burn victim during the Special Operations Forces Medical Skills Development program at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. This critical, last-resort procedure supports the Air Force’s commitment to ensuring medical personnel are prepared to provide life-saving care in austere and high-stakes environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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Resilience under fire: SOF Medical Airmen train for combat

U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command stabilize a casualty and document patient care during a Tactical Field Care exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 7, 2024. Accurate documentation of patient care is essential for tracking treatment, informing medical decisions and ensuring continuity of care as the patient progresses through different levels of medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)
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48O aeromedical physicians fill need for flight surgeons, enhances operational readiness

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Geoff Garst and Maj. Ed Fenton complete a training handoff providing en route care on a MC-130 aircraft as part of a Special Operations Force Medical Element team supporting the Air Force Special Operations Command in Southwest Asia, March 26, 2025. After completing the aeromedical physician program, they pursued additional training through the Operational Graduate Medicine Education program to become residency-trained flight surgeons. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jaysun Frisch)
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48O aeromedical physicians fill need for flight surgeons, enhances operational readiness

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Geoff Garst and Maj. Ed Fenton complete a training handoff providing en route care on a MC-130 aircraft as part of a Special Operations Force Medical Element team supporting the Air Force Special Operations Command in Southwest Asia, March 26, 2025. After completing the aeromedical physician program, they pursued additional training through the Operational Graduate Medicine Education program to become residency-trained flight surgeons. (Courtesy photo from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jaysun Frisch)
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Academy recognizes military spouse for heroic life-saving actions

The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing recognized Mrs. Alicia Shamblin for her extraordinary actions that saved the life of a cadet during an award ceremony at Polaris Hall, March 31, 2025. Shamblin, a registered nurse and military spouse, was recognized for her swift response and medical expertise when she witnessed a parachuting accident on July 31, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Academy recognizes military spouse for heroic life-saving actions

The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing recognized Mrs. Alicia Shamblin for her extraordinary actions that saved the life of a cadet during an award ceremony at Polaris Hall, March 31, 2025. Shamblin, a registered nurse and military spouse, was recognized for her swift response and medical expertise when she witnessed a parachuting accident on July 31, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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