Feb. 25, 2026 From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 909th Air Refueling Squadron practice aeromedical evacuation procedures over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026.
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.
Dec. 1, 2023 Language-enabled Airmen support medical training initiatives with Japanese partners at Kadena Air Base When the Japanese Self Defense Forces’ medical team visited the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Kadena Air Base for capabilities familiarization training, three language-enabled Airmen led the charge in facilitating partnership building by bridging language and cultural gaps.