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All-female NICU team performs double emergency transfer

Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group neonatal intensive care unit, pose for a photo after the successful transport of two NICU infants, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. The all-female NICU and aeromedical evacuation Airmen worked tirelessly over the course of several days providing safe and efficient transport to NICU infants in need. (Courtesy photo)
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All-female NICU team performs double emergency transfer

Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group neonatal intensive care unit, off-load a neonatal transport incubator with the assistance of a K-loader at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. A NICU nurse’s responsibilities include administering care to newborn infants residing in the NICU, running various medical tests and providing support to families as needed. (Courtesy photo)
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All-female NICU team performs double emergency transfer

Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group neonatal intensive care unit, monitor the vitals of an infant over the Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2024. NICU nurses are on-call 24 hours a day to monitor and maintain the well-being of seriously ill or premature newborns. (Courtesy photo)
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All-female NICU team performs double emergency transfer

Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group neonatal intensive care unit, perform night time in-flight vitals checks on an infant over the Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2024. NICU nurses are on-call 24 hours a day to monitor and maintain the well-being of seriously ill or premature newborns. (Courtesy photo)
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All-female NICU team performs double emergency transfer

Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group neonatal intensive care unit, assess the condition of an infant before departing Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 8, 2024. A NICU nurse’s responsibilities include administering care to newborn infants residing in the NICU, running various medical tests and providing support to families as needed. (Courtesy photo)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamie Ma, right, 18th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, takes a photo with an Okinawan student during a doctor day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. The students learned about combat life saving skills and toured the dental lab, optometry clinic, bioenvironmental engineering flight and an ambulance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jamie Ma, 18th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, shows Okinawan students the inside of an ambulance during a doctor day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. The event showcased what Air Force medical professionals do on a day to day basis to keep Airmen healthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

An Okinawan student receives an eye exam during a doctors day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. Giving women equal opportunities to pursue and thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers ensures a diverse and talented workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gemalyn Bonaobra, 18th Medical Group human performance flight chief, scans the eye of an Okinawan student during a doctor day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. The students learned about combat life saving skills and toured the dental lab, optometry clinic, bioenvironmental engineering flight and an ambulance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Weight, left, 18th Dental Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the regional dental lab logistics, and an Okinawan student pose for a photo inside of the dental lab during a doctor day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. The event showcased what Air Force medical professionals do on a day to day basis to keep Airmen healthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

An Okinawan student holds up a 3D printed ear during a doctor day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. Giving women equal opportunities to pursue and thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers ensures a diverse and talented workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group pose for a photo with Okinawan students during a doctor day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. The event showcased what Air Force medical professionals do on a day-to-day basis to keep Airmen healthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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18th MDG hosts doctor day for Okinawan students

An Okinawan student places a tourniquet on U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Travis Russell, 18th Medical Group medical staff chief during a doctor day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2024. The students learned about combat life saving skills and toured the dental lab, optometry clinic, bioenvironmental engineering flight and an ambulance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

Senior Airman Samantha Stockwell, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, simulates calling a COVID-19 positive individual at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, a medical provider will contact them and evaluate their health status. The Kadena COVID Response Cell will then contact the individual to conduct contract tracing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

Kelly Kovalsky, 18th Medical Support Squadron laboratory assistant, alphabetizes COVID-19 test swab samples at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. After verifying the test orders, laboratory technicians prepare the samples to be shipped for testing. In order to test large amounts of samples per day, the 18th Medical Group ships the swabs by plane to a testing lab in Tokyo. Once the test results come back, technicians input them into the computer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ruben Pineda, 18th Medical Group resource management office NCO in charge, hands U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia Rodriguez, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, COVID-19 test swab samples at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. Once the test samples are in the possession of the laboratory, laboratory technicians verify all test orders in the computer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ruben Pineda, 18th Medical Group resource management office NCO in charge, picks up COVID-19 test swab samples to transport them to the laboratory at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. During the week of Jan. 10, the 18th MDG conducted over 150 COVID-19 tests per day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

Senior Airman Eric Jacobson, 18th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, checks the label of a COVID-19 test swab sample at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. After test samples are collected, medical personnel must store samples appropriately prior to transferring them to the 18th Medical Group laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

Airman 1st Class Strohm Southwell, 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, screens people before giving them COVID-19 tests at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. The 18th Medical Group conducts COVID-19 testing for personnel who are traveling, leaving Restriction of Movement orders, showing COVID-19 symptoms and close contacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

Airman 1st Class Alejandra Reyes, 18th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician, places a COVID-19 nasal swab test in a plastic tube at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022. The 18th Medical Group is a unit of 540 healthcare professionals responsible for providing medical care to over 17,000 beneficiaries and ensuring medical readiness to promote the mutual interests of the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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