Sept. 1, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: Senate confirms new surgeon general, flight nurse awarded Bronze Star Medal, MEDIC-X, annual Medic Rodeo, and the 59th Medical Wing In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, the Senate confirms Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as next Air Force Surgeon General, a flight nurse awarded Bronze Star Medal, Innovative Readiness Training for the Blackfeet Nation, and more.
Aug. 22, 2024 Eglin Airmen win 15th annual Medic Rodeo Teams from across the Air Force competed in challenging training scenarios intended to give them tactical combat casualty care training.
Aug. 22, 2024 Cannon Air Force Base hosts Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder On Aug. 12-13, 2024, the 27th Special Operations Wing hosted Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder to discuss obstacles to specialty medical care access for Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, and the surrounding community. Her time at Cannon AFB coincided with the 15th annual Medic Rodeo.
Aug. 22, 2024 Cannon Air Force Base hosts 15th annual Medic Rodeo The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 15th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 12-15, 2024.
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.
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 7, 2023 2023 Medic Skills Rodeo The 17th Medical Group participated in a Medic Skills Rodeo lead by Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute cadre which reinforced and expanded individuals' basic medical knowledge while still keeping participants engaged throughout the event, June 22.
Jan. 24, 2023 Air Force medical leaders reflect on 2022 and the year ahead From continued support of COVID-19 patients in civilian hospitals to advanced training to ensure operational success, Air Force medics notched a lot of success in 2022, and leaders are confident in their readiness for the future.
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. 25, 2022 17th MDG medics compete in 2022 Medic Rodeo This year, the 27th Special Operations Wing hosted its 13th annual Medic Rodeo, an Air Force-wide competition that incorporates teams from across the Air Force to participate in 30 challenges that test the strength and knowledge of each team.
Aug. 22, 2022 Medic Rodeo 2022: Cutting edge medical training Air Force wide This is the first Medic Rodeo since 2019, following a cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to the global pandemic. For the first time, the teams consisted of two emergency medical technicians, one medical officer, and one enlisted non-medic.
Sept. 23, 2019 Medic Rodeo comes to Cannon for another iteration The 27th Special Operations Medical Group hosted 19 Air Force medical technician teams from bases around the world for the 12th annual Medic Rodeo, Sept. 17-20, at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range.