Medical • Page 11 of 16

Apr- 2024 -

4 April

Air

A casualty handling simulation was carried out at Salisbury Plain.

British Army Upskills Airborne Medics for Global Response

The British Army has trained airborne medical personnel for international deployment at Salisbury Plain in Southern England.

Mar- 2024 -

25 March

Technology

Recruit from HMS Raleigh trialing new equipment to reduce musculoskeltal injuries with universities from Exeter, Bath and Southampton.

Rojoef Manuel

British Navy Recruits Undertake Kinematics Tests for Muscle, Bone Injury Research

The UK has launched a kinematics-based medical testing project on training centers to study musculoskeletal injuries in sailors and marines.

20 March

Technology

Airmen in the 363rd Training Squadron, perform squats during a physical training (PT) session at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 30. PT sessions are led by military training leaders (MTL) to ensure Airmen are using proper form during their exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)

Rojoef Manuel

KBR Secures Human Performance Enhancement Contract for US Air Force

KBR has signed a subcontract from Bering Straits to provide human performance optimization services for US Air Force bases.

Feb- 2024 -

15 February

Asia Pacific

US Marines board an aircraft on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Joe Saballa

US Military Personnel ‘Routinely Denied Access’ to Emergency Care in Japan

A US military investigation has found that active-duty personnel in Japan are “routinely denied access” to emergency medical care.

12 February

Technology

Personnel testing virtual reality medical trauma simulator for soldiers

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Finalizes Test on VR Trauma Simulator for EU Militaries

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has conducted the final demonstration of its Virtual Reality Trauma Simulator project in Ādaži.

8 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army, Navy, Air Force Conduct Joint Mass Casualty Combat Exercise

Three branches of the US military have joined forces for a mass casualty combat exercise near the Gowen Field Air National Guard Base in Idaho.

8 February

Technology

Pilots from the PNG Defence Force with members of the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine during a training course at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Squadron Leader Indra Garner

Rojoef Manuel

Papua New Guinea Completes Australian Aviation Medicine Training Course

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force has completed an aviation medicine training course led by the Royal Australian Air Force at Base Edinburgh.

Jan- 2024 -

29 January

Air

Senegal Air Force Medic carries a litter with a patient on it during an exercise scenario of Aeromedical Evacuation Team Phase V at Ouakam Air Base, Senegal, Jan. 24, 2024. The completion of Phase V of the AMET training signifies a remarkable journey for the Senegalese Air Force which has been actively involved in Aerial Patient Movement in collaboration with USAFE-AFAFRICA Surgeon General Office and Defense Institute for Military Operations since 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dreshawn Murray)

Rojoef Manuel

Senegal Completes US Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation Training

The Armed Forces of Senegal have completed the Aeromedical Evacuation Teams training led by the US Air Force at Ouakam Air Base.

26 January

Technology

Military Working Dog Bonie’s head is wrapped during a Canine - Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 13, 2023. A bandage was applied to Bonie's ear to illustrate the proper technique for creating a comfortable wrap in case of an injury to a dog's ear. The K-9 TCCC training equips healthcare specialists with indispensable knowledge, ensuring the delivery of swift and effective care to MWDs in critical situations when they might sustain injuries during military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Medics Train Care Services for Critically Injured Military Canines

The US Air Force has trained medical teams to improve care services for military working dogs with critical injuries.

17 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Emergent to Deliver Anthrax Vaccines for US Warfighters

Maryland company Emergent BioSolutions has received a contract to supply anthrax vaccine solutions for the US military.

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