May 20, 2025 71st RQS collaborates with 908th AES for simulated patient evacuation Recently the 71st Rescue Squadron from Moody Air Force Base collaborated with the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron for simulated patient triage and treatment at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 1, 2025.
April 30, 2025 Vietnam: The Turning Point Looking back at the Vietnam War, 50 years after its end, the conflict was a crucial turning point in the modernization of the Air Force Medical Service.
April 25, 2025 Airborne allies: Reserve Citizen Airmen sharpen in-flight medical skills Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing took to the air for a joint aeromedical evacuation training mission aboard a C-17 Globemaster III - partnering with CCATT, the 56th Medical Squadron, and the Arizona Army National Guard to simulate high-stress patient care at 30,000 feet.
April 17, 2025 Wyoming Guard Airmen make first Antarctic cardiac evacuation in 35 years Using teamwork, precision and lifesaving expertise, Airmen of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron played a critical role in the first successful evacuation of a patient in cardiac arrest from McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in more than 35 years.
April 2, 2025 Little Rock participates in multi-agency mass casualty response exercise The Federal Coordinating Center conducted a large-scale mass casualty response exercise at the Clinton National Airport, Arkansas, March 25, 2025.
March 29, 2025 AFMS honors Vietnam War Veterans Day, advancements in AE from the battlefields of Vietnam By the summer of 1968, involvement of the AFMS in the Vietnam War rose to an all-time high to support operations in Southeast Asia. About 1,900 Air Force medics were deployed in the region, representing about 5 percent of the 41,000 military personnel assigned to the AFMS worldwide.
March 6, 2025 18 AES brings wings of hope across Pacific AOR High above the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, a KC-135 roars through the sky, its mission far different from the usual refueling runs. Inside, Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron scurry about the Stratotanker’s cabin, honing their vital skills during a training flight on Feb 12.
Jan. 6, 2025 944th FW joins forces for life-saving mission after Hawaii fireworks explosion The mission to safely transport these patients exemplified a seamless joint effort between the Air Force Reserve’s 944th Fighter Wing, the active duty Air Force’s 56th Fighter Wing, the Phoenix Fire Department, and civilian medical professionals.
Dec. 17, 2024 Yokota, Kadena Airmen save life in real-world AE mission Airmen saved the life of a critically injured fellow Airman in a display of rapid response and seamless coordination for an aeromedical evacuation, Oct. 28.
Dec. 13, 2024 Desert Hammer 2024: Tactical combat casualty care - training to save lives The remote desert landscape of southern Arizona recently played host to Desert Hammer 2024, an expansive Joint Large Force Exercise showcasing the 944th Fighter Wing's commitment to readiness and lifesaving excellence, Nov. 13-16, 2024.
Dec. 1, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: Air Force SG and CMEF visit C-STARS at University of Nebraska, 180,000 pounds of supplies arrive at Soto Cano AFB, and 60th AE Squadron accomplishes first aeromedical evacuation In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, the Air Force Surgeon General visits the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills at the University of Nebraska, 180,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies delivered to Soto Cano Air Force Base, and more.
Nov. 5, 2024 Aeromedical Evacuation: Mission ready anytime, anywhere The 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron completed its first mission in which they were responsible for planning, launch and recovery and providing the crew for the mission, a milestone which demonstrated the readiness of the U.S. Air Force’s medical response capabilities.
Nov. 5, 2024 DAF senior leaders emphasize reoptimizing for GPC, ready Airmen for future fight The 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium underscored the critical role of the U.S. Air Force in a rapidly shifting global landscape with a focus on reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.
Nov. 1, 2024 18th AES trains to answer the call Transporting the nation's sick and wounded warriors from the battlefield to the home front is more than just a one-person job. It's a multi-layered process involving personnel on the ground and in the air.
Oct. 29, 2024 86 AES and U.S. Army conduct Operation Guardian Wings 2024 The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron showcased a unique achievement during Operation Guardian Wings at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2024.
Oct. 25, 2024 Airmen, Soldiers team up: Strengthen Joint Interoperability with UH-60 Training Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 944th Fighter Wing joined forces with the Arizona Army National Guard on October 19, 2024, at Phoenix Goodyear Airport for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter training, a crucial step toward preparing for next month’s Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 in southern Arizona.
Oct. 17, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF communicate readiness, reoptimization during visit at Yokota Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, Gina Allvin, the spouse of CSAF, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Yokota Air Base on Oct. 16.
Oct. 8, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: Air Force Surgeon General promoted, Air Force Marathon, STARDOC launches, and Airman awarded Distinguished Flying Cross In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, Air Force Surgeon General John J. DeGoes is promoted to lieutenant general, AFMS leadership participates in the Air Force Marathon, the ‘STARDOC’ program launches, service members participate in AMISTAD24, and more.
Sept. 23, 2024 USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon welcomes African partners for aeromedical evacuation knowledge exchange Medical personnel and aerial medics from the African nations of Senegal, Ghana, and Chad exchanged best practices and methods of patient care with their U.S. Air Force counterparts during a three-day Aeromedical Evacuation Familiarization Visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in September.
Sept. 13, 2024 Innovative training lab enhances CCATT readiness for combat rescue medicine Continuous training and integration with rescue units ensure that Airmen across the squadron are well-prepared for various scenarios, enhancing the overall medical readiness and effectiveness.