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An ambulatory bus reverses to a C-17 Globemaster III to transport patients at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 24, 2017. This scenario was part of Patriot Delta, an aeromedical evacuation training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sam Salopek) Patriot Delta prepares AES units for deployment
The 349th Air Mobility Wing hosted an aeromedical evacuation training exercise, Patriot Delta, on March 24 to March 26 at Travis Air Force Base.“We did the whole ground operations as well as flying for patient movement on a C-130 Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker and a C-17 Globemaster III,” said Col. Jeanne LaFountain, 349th AES commander. “The
 0 4/03
2017
Senior Airman Josh Lykins, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, provides CPR during a medical training exercise January 13, 2017, while on board a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen from the 315th AES are able to conduct medical training, while in conjunction with real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading) Flying medics soar across mission training
When they’re fighting for your life at 25,000 feet above ground, nothing is routine. Reserve Airmen from the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducted medical training inside a C-17 Globemaster III, Jan. 13-15, 2017, while an aircrew from the 300th Airlift Squadron flew six pallets of humanitarian aid to Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
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2017
(Left) 1st Lt. Julia Lesage, a former first sergeant now flight nurse with the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and Senior Airman Josh Lykins, 315th AES medical technician, buckle in a simulated patient during a training mission aboard a C-17 Globemaster III en route to Ramstein Air Base Germany Jan. 13, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading) Reservist journeys from first sergeant to flight nurse
After 22-years of service, most people start thinking about retirement… well, not everyone. In a somewhat unusual move, 1st Lt. Julia Lesage, a former first sergeant, decided after more than two decades in the Air Force to hang up her stripes and pursue a commission to become a flight nurse.
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2017
Col. Thomas Hansen (right), 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Brian May, 403rd Operations Group commander, unfurl the 36th AES guidon during the squadron's redesignation ceremony Oct. 15, 2016, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The unit relocated to Keesler AFB from Pope Field, N.C., and the squadron members are tasked with transporting wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines by air to locations where they can receive critical medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens) Flying medics come to Keesler
The 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron unfurled its flag in a ceremony here today and officially became part of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing. Lt. Col. Brian A. May, 403rd Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony that made the unit, which relocated here from Pope Field, N.C., part of his organization.
0 10/16
2016
Members of the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron give the thumbs up to show their understanding of safety guidelines during a mission briefing Oct. 14. The mission was their first out of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. in coordination with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) 36th AES conducts first Keesler mission
Imagine being strapped into the back of a C-130J Super Hercules on a litter, fighting to breathe while being whisked toward a hospital that can provide critical care. Not only are there pilots, navigators and loadmasters ensuring the aircraft makes it to the hospital safely, there are flight nurses and aeromedical evacuation technicians standing by to administer medical procedures, check equipment and respond to any emergencies that could arise during the flight. Today the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducted their first training mission out of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., practicing this very scenario.
0 10/14
2016
Lt. Col. Lorie O’Daniel, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron deputy officer-in-charge of commander support services and instructor flight nurse directs medical response to a simulated cardiac arrest situation. Col. Sean Pierce, 446th Operations Group commander, served as a simulated patient during one of the training sessions during the flight. (Photo by Maj. Brooke Cortez) Aeromedical evacuation mission requires constant training
The 446th ‘Rainier’ Wing’s Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron undergoes constant training to be able to respond during any type of situation.
0 9/01
2016
Master Sgt. Jennifer Gerritsen, an aeromedical technician with the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, helps provide care for wounded warriors while deployed here April 21, 2016. Jennifer and her husband, Kiley, also assigned to the 445th AES, had the opportunity to serve together on this flight as they usually serve on separate crews tasked to rotate moving medical patients from down range to Germany and/or back to the United States. Even though they are on separate crews, their paths often cross as crews help others with preparing the aircraft and loading patients before going off on missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Frank Oliver) Deployed 445th AES couple provides care for wounded warriors
Master Sgt. Jennifer Gerritsen, an aeromedical technician with the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, helps provide care for wounded warriors while deployed here April 21, 2016. Jennifer and her husband, Kiley, also assigned to the 445th AES, had the opportunity to serve together on this flight as they
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2016
Col. Sunny Gates (right), director of operations for the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Charleston goes over medical procedures with Maj. Dale Yarboro on a recent off-station training mission. (U.S. Photo by Maj. Wayne Capps) Keeping the reserve mission flying during budget uncertainty
Terms such as continuing resolution, budget shortfall, doing more with less and uncertainty are almost becoming passé for military members now.As the Department of Defense operates under a continuing resolution and budget uncertainty looms, Reserve commanders are faced with making hard decisions on how to continue to focus on their mission.  In
 0 11/16
2015
Default Air Force Logo Charleston Citizen Airmen help train Afghan medevac crews
Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron were selected to advise their Afghan aeromedical evacuation counterparts in Kabul, Afghanistan. The team, consisting of two AE instructor/evaluators, deployed from the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, spent a week in Kabul
 0 6/30
2015
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