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Airmen receive a simulated critical care patient from a transport vehicle during an exercise Jan. 11 on Ramstein. Patients who are in critical status are accompanied by critical care air transportation teams who ride and fly with them until they reach their destination.

Medical units maintain preparedness through training

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After the clock struck midnight on New Year’s day, many began to put their new resolutions into motion. For medical professionals stationed at Ramstein, their resolution was to start the year with training to maintain job proficiency.

January 19, 2017 ×

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Nursing students from Caritas Schulzentrum St. Hildegard in Saarbruecken, Germany, listen to a flight medic from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a tour of the 86 AES facilities Sept. 13 on Ramstein. The students received an introduction to the 86 AES mission from Airmen assigned to the squadron.

Future nurses learn from present Airmen

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In an effort to both increase knowledge and build community partnership, the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron hosted local national nursing students Sept. 13.

September 22, 2016 ×

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Senior Airman Brionna Coleman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron mission launch aeromedical evacuation technician, transports bags between a Gulfstream III and an ambulance during an aeromedical evacuation mission Sept. 1 on Ramstein. Providing essential care in multiple medical roles, aerospace medical service specialists assist doctors and care for patients in a wide range of situations.

86 AES evacuates AFAFRICA Airman

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron successfully transported an injured Airman during an aeromedical evacuation mission Sept. 1.

September 15, 2016 ×

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Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assess a mock patient during a training mission July 21 on Ramstein. There are currently four U.S. Air Force active-duty aeromedical evacuation squadrons, which make up 29 percent of the total aeromedical evacuation capability.

86 AES train to save wounded

Story and photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The roaring engines of a C-130J Super Hercules nearly drown out the Airman’s commands as the team quickly, yet systematically load medical supplies and simulated patients through the aircraft’s open ramp in preparation for a flight departing Ramstein.

August 11, 2016 ×

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Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron train during an exercise May 11 on Ramstein. The 86th AES Airmen run through simulations like this to keep their training current and to ensure the best care to patients.

Airmen build camaraderie during Nurses, Technicians Appreciation Week

Photos by Senior Airman Larissa Greatwood
May 26, 2016 ×

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Senior Airman Johnathan Jeffery, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, dons an oxygen mask during an exercise May 11 on Ramstein. The 86th AES Airmen constantly train for real-world, medical-evacuation missions to ensure patients have the best care possible.

Nurses, technicians recognized during appreciation week

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Nurses and technicians were recognized all over the world during Nurses and Technicians Appreciation Week May 6 through 13 for the hard work, dedication and sacrifices they make on a daily basis to selflessly care for their patients.

May 26, 2016 ×

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Polish air force 2nd Lts. Krzysztof Romek (left) and Andrzej Nartonowicz (center), aeromedical evacuation doctors, listen to Staff Sgt. Jesse Visser, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight duty controller, explain the 10th EAEF mission Dec. 2 on Ramstein. Romek and Nartonowicz are members of the only Polish aeromedical evacuation team and familiarized themselves with practices used by U.S. Airmen.

US, Polish forces build relationships through shared mission

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
December 10, 2015 ×

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Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provide care to a simulated patient as Polish aeromedical evacuation specialists watch Dec. 3 on Ramstein. Three Polish doctors and one paramedic visited Ramstein’s aeromedical facilities to improve their processes.

USAFE offers knowledge to Polish flying doctors

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the Polish air force aeromedical evacuation team visited Ramstein’s AE units during a four-day familiarization tour Dec. 1 to 4.

December 10, 2015 ×

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Senior Airman Robert Newman, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron mission management technician, performs a wind drag during a survival, evasion, resistance and escape water survival course April 13 on Ramstein. Drags are practiced to simulate a parachute opening after evacuating an aircraft.

SERE trainees prepare for rough seas

Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
April 23, 2015 ×

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Lt. Col. Marilyn Thomas, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron clinical nurse specialist, packs an aeromedical evacuation kit Jan. 24 on Ramstein.

Ramstein Airman named best Air Force clinical nurse specialist

Story and photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier Morales
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The busiest aeromedical squadron in Europe is also the home to one of the best Air Force medical corps Airmen.

March 5, 2015 ×
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