628th Medical Group join forces to enhance readiness during joint exercise

Story by Michelle Stewart Defense Health Network Central Airmen assigned to the 628th Medical Group, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., participated in joint exercise TURBO DISTRIBUTION 25-01 at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass, from March 11 to 18, exercising and inserting medical readiness into the field operation event. “Our goal for the exercise was to minimize […]

156th Medical Group inaugurates trauma training sim lab

156th Medical Group inaugurates trauma training sim lab

Story by Master Sgt. Rafael Rosa 156th Wing MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico — Airmen with the 156th Medical Group, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, inaugurated a trauma training simulator lab during the April regularly scheduled drill, Carolina, Puerto Rico, April 6, 2025. The inauguration was conducted by demonstrating the labs capabilities to […]

Healing the Force: physical medicine technician aids in Airmen recovery

Healing the Force: physical medicine technician aids in Airmen recovery

Story by Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera Air University Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.— U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Neal, 42nd Medical Group physical medicine technician, supports the Human Performance Flight by delivering targeted physical therapy services to Airmen. “With fewer than 300 physical medicine technicians across the Air Force, the Human […]

Family in Flight: Air Force Siblings Team Up for Medical Readiness Exercise

Family in Flight: Air Force Siblings Team Up for Medical Readiness Exercise

Story by Staff Sgt. Shelby Pruitt-Johnson 3d Audiovisual Squadron JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – More than 40 U.S. Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in Operation Vapor Trails, a recurring medical readiness exercise centered on aeromedical evacuation, March 28, 2025. This iteration was made possible by the coordination—and family bond—between U.S. Air Force Lt. […]

48O aeromedical physicians fill need for flight surgeons, enhances operational readiness

48O aeromedical physicians fill need for flight surgeons, enhances operational readiness

Story by Maristela Romero Air Force Medical Service With increasing demands for aeromedical support, the U.S. Air Force has introduced the 48O Aeromedical Physician designation, a role aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and addressing a critical shortage of flight surgeons. This initiative enhances mission support and reflects the adaptability and resilience of the modern Air […]