Sept. 15, 2021 16 years later; A look back at the AFMS response to Hurricane Katrina The Air Force Medical Service played a significant role in the federal response to the devastation wrecked upon the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005 and her successor, Rita, three weeks later.
Sept. 16, 2015 AFMS and Hurricane Katrina: 10-years later On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region. The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) provided critical support to the relief efforts before, during, and after the storm. In all, the Air Force deployed over 18,000 active duty and 45,000 Air National Guard (ANG) in response to