Aug. 11, 2026 Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis: A potentially life-threating condition Exertional or exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition frequently observed in the setting of military training and operations.
Aug. 5, 2026 Medical Readiness University builds preparedness through realism As Tropical Storm Bertha swept across the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, students, cadre and support staff participating in Medical Readiness University were forced to adapt swiftly. Logistics, planning, transportation and insertion plans all had to change.
Aug. 4, 2026 Luke Airmen's readiness saves veteran’s life A routine Sunday morning golf outing quickly turned into a race against time when two Luke Air Force Base Airmen sprang into action to save the life of a fellow golfer experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
July 28, 2026 Airman train for patient transport operations at JBSA-Camp Bullis U.S. Air Force students participating in the Aeromedical Evacuation Patient Staging Course with the 937th Training Squadron learned how to safely prepare, secure, and transport patients aboard military aircraft during contingency and deployment operations.
July 23, 2026 403rd ASTS bridges the gap between battlefield and airlift during Patriot Medic 2026 When lives are on the line in a contested environment, the window between point-of-injury care and strategic airlift is critical. For Airmen of the 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, mastering that window was the primary mission during Patriot Medic 2026.
July 22, 2026 AFRL's C-STARS Omaha prepares to train USPHS personnel for Ebola response deployment As the Ebola outbreak continues to challenge public health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo, medical experts from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing are posturing to provide critical pre-deployment training.
June 23, 2026 JBER fitness program enhances readiness, earns departmental recognition Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's strength and conditioning program was recently recognized as the 2025 Department of the Air Force Fitness and Sports Program of the Year for Region 2.
May 29, 2026 Partners in patient care: 18AES and JASDF train for real-world patient response U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and members of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force AES came together for a two-day aeromedical evacuation exchange aimed at strengthening interoperability, operational readiness and trust between the two allied forces.
May 14, 2026 Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems.
May 12, 2026 60th Medical Group streamlines deployment readiness with Continuous Medical Readiness model The 60th Medical Group at David Grant USAF Medical Center is enhancing mission readiness and returning time to Airmen through a new Continuous Medical Readiness model that consolidates required medical tasks into a single day.
May 5, 2026 944th Fighter Wing sharpens readiness during Desert Hammer 26-2 The exercise focused on Mission Ready Airmen skills, aeromedical mission-essential tasks and civil engineer Ready Airmen Training objectives.
May 5, 2026 137th SOW prepares for upcoming fitness changes The 137th SOW is getting ahead of the curve in support of the Culture of Fitness initiative by implementing and encouraging increased physical training. Airmen are participating in unit exercises.
April 27, 2026 Space Forces - Southern completes first Human Performance Assessment at Davis-Monthan Guardians assigned to Space Forces - Southern completed their first-ever Human Performance Assessment on April 23, 2026, marking a historic milestone as the unit conducted an evaluation for the first time since its activation and a historical first for first at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
April 17, 2026 86th MDG conduct a MASCAL joint exercise The MASCAL is a mass casualty exercise that divided personnel into medical response teams to test their ability in providing life-saving care in austere environments at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 15, 2026.
April 14, 2026 Building a mission-ready DAF mental health enterprise for the future fight Air Force Medical Service leaders advanced the efforts to align mental health policy, training and leadership practices to mission readiness requirements outlined in the Department of War’s 2026 National Defense Strategy, during the Mental Health Leadership and Readiness Symposium.
April 13, 2026 'That Others May Live': The unwavering commitment of Air Force combat search and rescue In the U.S. Air Force, no phrase carries more weight than "That Others May Live." It is not merely a motto; it is a commitment that underpins the existence of the Combat Search and Rescue mission.
April 7, 2026 Physical training injury prevention Physical training is necessary to develop and maintain the fitness required to accomplish military missions, but it is also known to cause injury.
April 7, 2026 Lifeline in the sky: KC-46 and medical teams unite for critical care exercise A KC-46 Pegasus from Oklahoma, typically a lifeline for jets, recently became a crucial link in a high-stakes aeromedical evacuation exercise.
April 2, 2026 Yokota-based Ground Surgical Team demonstrates capabilities at Iruma AB Airmen from the 374th Medical Group demonstrated the capabilities of their Ground Surgical Team to medical personnel from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a medical knowledge exchange at Iruma Air Base, Japan, Mar. 13.
March 23, 2026 U.S., Saint Kitts and Nevis conclude LAMAT 2026 medical mission U.S. Air Forces Southern and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis concluded the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 engagement during a closing ceremony in Basseterre on March 6, marking the completion of a two-week medical collaboration across St. Kitts and Nevis.