Troops took part in Exercise Polar Force in Alaska to test Agile Combat Employment in extreme and difficult environments. The US Air Force took part in the biannual Exercise Polar Force to test Agile Combat Employment including medical aid in Alaska. The training develops skills needed for harsh environments such as ...
Members of the Virginia National Air Guard took part in an evacuation exercise as part of Sentry Storm 19. Personnel completed the casualty evacuation exercise at Raleigh County Memorial Airport in West Virginia. Members of the armed forces and assets from around the country are brought together for Exercise Sentry Storm ...
The US Air Force opened a new Medical Readiness Agency in a ceremony in Virginia to improve Air Force medicine. The Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA) represents an increased focus on medical expertise in the Air Force. The new organisation will oversee medical readiness programmes, medical capabilities, and mission support ...
The European Defence Agency has awarded contracts to three companies to provide medical evacuation services. The EDA has chosen three medical evacuation companies, who will be in contract until January 2023, in a deal that could be worth up to €120 million. They will provide evacuation and immediate treatment for patients as ...