Nov. 3, 2023 Caduceus Spear offers joint training opportunity for 97th, 82nd and 71st MDGs Airmen from the 97th Medical Group partnered with Airmen from Sheppard and Vance Air Force Bases for a readiness exercise at Clinton Sherman Airfield Park, Oklahoma, Oct. 26, 2023.
Oct. 30, 2023 ACC medics discuss growing global challenges during Fall Command Surgeon Conference Group commanders and senior enlisted leaders from 11 military treatment facilities across Air Combat Command came together in mid-October for the Fall Command Surgeon Conference at the Creech Conference Center.
Sept. 27, 2023 PACAF, RBAirF strengthen medical capabilities in Pacific Angel 23-3 Medical units from across the Pacific Air Forces teamed up with Medical Service, Royal Brunei Air Force during exercise Pacific Angel 23-3 a joint and combined regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement led by PACAF at Rimba Air Force Base, Brunei, Sept. 11-15.
Sept. 13, 2023 10th Medical Group rustles up win at Medic Rodeo The U.S. Air Force Academy’s 10th Medical Group bucked the competition to take home first place at the 2023 Medic Rodeo competition at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Aug. 21-25.
Sept. 12, 2023 30th Medical Group conducts MEDIC-X training MEDIC-X is an Air Force Surgeon General initiative that equips all medical personnel with foundational skills to elevate patient care, readiness and casualty management.
Aug. 30, 2023 Malmstrom medics compete in 2023 Medic Rodeo For the first time in six years, a team of medics from the 341st Medical Group went toe-to-toe against 16 other competing teams during this year’s iteration of Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 21-25.
July 26, 2023 Opportunity in the Ozarks: 307th MDS takes part in IRT mission Innovative Readiness Training missions like Northwest Arkansas Wellness provide communities in the U.S. and its territories with no-cost medical services. It also allows military members to gain valuable hands-on training.
June 20, 2023 88th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron focused on ‘fit to fight’ force The 88th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron provides direct support to Air Force operations by promoting and sustaining force health, preventing injury and illness, restoring health and elevating human performance.
June 9, 2023 Allies, partner nations collaborate at military nursing conference, enhance USAFE-AFAFRICA partnerships, readiness Nurses and medical professionals from 24 Allied and partner nations, including the U.S., converged at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa 2023 European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 31 to June 2.
April 27, 2023 673d Medical Group Airmen hone emergency response skills 673d Medical Group Airmen hone emergency response skills during the Arctic Warrior Challenge.
Jan. 23, 2023 AFMS recognizes Biomedical Sciences Corps Week This week, January 23-27, was designated by the Air Force as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week, a week to honor the history and recognize the men and women who comprise the BSC and all that they bring to the fight.
Nov. 17, 2022 459th medical units, SFS, RegAF, Guard, Navy team for joint training exercise The 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron recently conducted a local C-130T Aeromedical Evacuation static training mission at Joint Base Andrews in conjunction with 459th Security Forces, active-duty Air Force, Air Guard, and Navy.
Oct. 21, 2022 87th MDG implements AFFORGEN deployment model On Oct. 1, the 87th Medical Group at Joint Base MDL transitioned to a new deployment model, Air Force Force Generation, allowing them to demonstrate their overall ability to generate, deploy, and project rapid global mobility around the world.
Sept. 19, 2022 JBER hospital hosts first K-9 combat medical training course The 673d Medical Group, with the help of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Veterinary Treatment Facility, held its first-ever K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care class at the JBER hospital Sept. 1.
Sept. 1, 2022 316th MDG takes second in AF-wide Medic Rodeo A team of Airmen from the 316th Medical Group placed second in the 13th anniversary of the Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., held Aug. 15-18, 2022.
Aug. 18, 2022 Exercise Distant Horizon validates Indo-Pacific sustainment functions Distant Horizon is an annual exercise that prepares the 920th Rescue Wing’s Personnel Recovery Task Forces for global, war, contingency, humanitarian, and in extremis operations.
June 2, 2022 DGMC trains medics on TCCC, boost readiness for next battle Medics at David Grant USAF Medical Center on Travis Air Force Base, California, are being trained monthly during a week-long course on tactical combat casualty care in an Air Force-wide initiative to standardize medical readiness training for all service members.
May 12, 2022 39 MDG beta tests AFMS first blended TCCC and Medic-X curriculum The Air Force Medical Service tasked the 39th Medical Group to test the service’s first blended curriculum, enhancing the readiness and skills of medical personnel, Soldiers, and NATO allies at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 20-24, 2022.
April 14, 2022 For the first time at Aviano AB the 31st MDG integrates with 31st SFS for “Trauma Care Under Fire” training For the first time at Aviano Air Base, approximately 40 31st Medical Group technicians conducted joint ‘trauma care under fire’ training with the 31st Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog K-9 unit, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 12, 2022.
Dec. 10, 2021 Incirlik Airmen certify on TCCC The 39th Medical Group conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, the newly required Department of Defense medical care program to qualify medical professionals and 39th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal members December 4-5, 2021.