18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

Members of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron load simulated patients onto a KC-135 Stratotanker during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 10, 2022. Vital to the heartbeat of Kadena, the 18th AES’ mission is to provide support for medical operations in wartime, during contingencies, and for natural disaster relief operations that occur within the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

An 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron patch is displayed on the uniform of a flight nurse during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 10, 2022. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

Members of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conduct a scenario for identifying and treating a seizure patient in-flight during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maya Guillen-Knox, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations flight chief, practices putting a life vest on a simulated military working dog, while U.S. Army Spc. Sydney Baker, Okinawa Veterinary Services animal care specialist, gives advice during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. The training event focused on expanding the Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care program for the Indo-Pacific, allowing both the veterinarians and the 18th AES personnel to gain a better perspective on how to treat military working dogs and provide them the best care possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Amanda Peterson, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, provides care for a simulated pregnant patient during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

Members of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provide care for a simulated pregnant patient during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. Vital to the heartbeat of Kadena, the 18th AES’ mission is to provide support for medical operations in wartime, during contingencies, and for natural disaster relief operations that occur within the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

An Airman from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron utilizes her medical reference materials to ensure procedures are met for the safety of the patient during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Amanda Peterson, center, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, smiles after performing medical care for the simulated pregnant patient, ensuring the safe delivery of the simulated baby during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. Vital to the heartbeat of Kadena, the 18th AES’ mission is to provide support for medical operations in wartime, during contingencies, and for natural disaster relief operations that occur within the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

Published May 18, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte
18th Wing Public Affairs

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