April 25, 2025 N.C. surgeon reflects on military medicine, career and service After nearly three decades of military service and more than 25 years in medicine, Col. Daniel Martinie, North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters - Air chief flight surgeon - remains committed to readiness.
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.
Feb. 27, 2025 Air Guard, Reserve medics help clear recruiting bottleneck Thirty-five Air National Guard and 10 Reserve component Airmen executed a surge initiative to address severe backlogs at military entrance processing stations across the United States throughout 2024.
Feb. 24, 2025 Air National Guard medics keep Airmen in the fight When 70 Airmen from 37 ANG wings participated in a Cold Weather Operations Course at Camp Ripley, Minn., three aerospace medical technicians, or medics, and a physician assistant assigned to the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing were on hand, 24/7, to provide mobile medical support.
Feb. 11, 2025 Pennsylvania Guardsmen graduate new hospital partnership program Three Airmen with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing are the inaugural graduates of a new program and partnership between Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the National Guard Bureau.
Feb. 6, 2025 This Month in the AFMS: First civilian deputy surgeon general, updated shaving profile guidance, joint effort to evacuate explosion victims, and Air National Guard comes to the aid of wildfire victims In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, first civilian Deputy Surgeon General appointed in the history of the AFMS, the Air Force Surgeon General updates shaving profiles, Airmen unite to evacuate victims of Hawaiian fireworks explosion, and more.
Jan. 15, 2025 California, Nevada, Wyoming Guard join firefighting battle More than 1,850 Guard members from California, Nevada and Wyoming are activated in assisting air and ground firefighting efforts in California.
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 This Month in the AFMS: New commander of AFMEDCOM, North Carolina Air National Guard delivers Hurricane Helene aid, and Operation Guardian Wings 2024 In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, Maj. Gen. Sean T. Collins assumes command of AFMEDCOM, the 86th Airlift Wing Conducts Guardian Wings 2024, NCANG delivers aid to hurricane victims, Airmen and Soldiers conduct UH-60 Training, and more.
Oct. 8, 2024 California Airmen receive Purple Heart following Jordan attack Three Airmen injured during the January Tower 22 attack in Jordan were presented the Purple Heart at the 129th Rescue Wing at Moffett Air National Guard Base in Mountain View Oct. 5.
Oct. 7, 2024 Helene relief efforts: NCANG delivers 450,000 pounds of cargo and counting The North Carolina Air National Guard delivered an additional 80,000 pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies to the Asheville Regional Airport in response to Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 2, 2024 North Carolina Guard delivers food, water to hurricane victims Asheville has become a vital distribution center for humanitarian aid to Western North Carolina. Blocked roads, downed power lines, and widespread flooding hindered the relief operation, necessitating air support for rapid response.
Sept. 9, 2024 Getting comfortable being uncomfortable: Guard Airmen attend Medical Readiness University Nearly 300 Airmen from 54 units across the Air National Guard converged for this year’s ANG Medical Service-hosted Medical Readiness University at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan.
Aug. 27, 2024 125th Medical Group conducts successful training mission in Puerto Rico The 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, based out of Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, recently completed a multifaceted training mission known as Rollin Thunder 24 in Puerto Rico, Aug. 8-16, 2024.
Aug. 23, 2024 Airman returns World War II artifacts back to Japan Lt. Col. Cichon's mission to return these artifacts reflects the United States' unwavering commitment to its allies. The dedication he demonstrated in ensuring these artifacts reached Japan is a testament to the values of respect, understanding, and cooperation that underpin U.S. foreign relations.
Aug. 22, 2024 172nd Airlift Wing flight nurse awarded Bronze Star Medal Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp received the Bronze Star Medal for his exceptional medical skills, courage under fire, dedication and personal sacrifice to save lives during the U.S. armed forces withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, August 2021.
June 24, 2024 Air Guard provides free medical care to Virgin Islands Approximately 240 service members from across the United States provided no-cost health care to more than 2,000 Virgin Islands residents, June 1-9.
June 7, 2024 Peru, Brazil, US collaborate on TCCC training Peruvian and Brazilian armed forces participated in a joint Tactical Combat Casualty Care course led by the U.S. Air Force as part of exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024 at Las Palmas Air Base in Lima, June 4.
Dec. 19, 2023 105th Airlift Wing flies 17 aeromedical evacuation missions from August through November Airmen of the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing wrapped up their four-month long support of aeromedical evacuation missions in Europe Nov. 30, 2023.
Dec. 13, 2023 Oregon Guard helps Vietnam with trauma care requirements The Oregon National Guard is helping its State Partnership program partner, Vietnam, develop the country's first International Trauma Life Support training chapter.