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Jan- 2024 -

10 January

Two dark-green BMR-600 armored vehicles are seen in a grassy plains. The one in the foreground has three camouflaged soldiers on it, while the one on the background has two. Both vehicles have the Spanish flag propped up on its back, and have what appears to be protective barbed wire wrapped around them. In the far background, a helicopter can be seen flying on the dark-blue sky.

Spain Donates Armored Ambulances to Ukraine

Spain has donated two armored ambulances to Ukraine to be used exclusively for humanitarian missions, patient evacuation and medical care.

9 January

Technology

U.S. Army medic paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct COVID-19 testing on 10% of their assigned personnel on Caserma Ederle, Italy, May 15, 2020. The testing helps ensure the brigade is ready for cross country movement when necessary, even under pandemic conditions.

Rojoef Manuel

US Discusses Emerging Tech to Bolster Biothreat Security

The US has conducted a summit to discuss emerging technologies to alleviate infectious diseases as outlined in the 2023 Biodefense Posture.

3 January

Technology

A unit of Moldavian soldiers push through a wall of fire Feb. 17 during fire-phobia training. As part of their pre-KFOR deployment, multinational and United States service members pass through the joint Multinational Readiness Center, where they must complete a rigorous series of training scenarios before moving on to the NATO KFOR operation. The KFOR MRE 21 is based on the current operational environment and is designed to prepare the unit for peace support, stability and contingency operations in Kosovo in support of civil authorities to maintain a safe and secure environment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel)

Rojoef Manuel

MediWound to Produce Burn Treatment Formula for US Army

Israeli biopharmaceutical company MediWound has received additional funding to produce a non-surgical burn treatment for the US Army.

3 January

Technology

220730-N-LI768-1225 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) A Korean amphibious assault vehicle from the Republic of Korea Marines departs Pyramid Rock Beach to return to amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) following an amphibious raid during a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicles to Receive Anti-Motion Sickness Tech

Hyundai Mobis will implement healthcare technology into the Republic of Korea Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles that will decrease soldiers’ motion sickness.

Dec- 2023 -

26 December

Sea

Rendering of an Expeditionary Medical Ship (EPF)

Rojoef Manuel

Austal to Design, Construct Three Medical Vessels for US Navy

Austal has secured a contract for the final detailed design and production of three Expeditionary Medical Ships for the US Navy.

21 December

Technology

Master Sgt. Daniela Davis, right, receives a flu shot from Sgt. Veronica Ygarza as part of the 99th Readiness Division’s in-house flu clinic for the 2020-2021 flu season. The flu-shot program is being administered by the division’s Surgeon’s Office and Soldier Readiness Improvement Program team. Three-hundred vaccinations are being provided to 99th RD Soldiers and civilian employees during normal duty hours and Battle Assembly weekends. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano)

Rojoef Manuel

AFRL, Georgia Institutions to Research Flu Virus Protection for Soldiers

AFRL has partnered with Georgia institutions to design a bacteria strain that can boost immune recognition of influenza in warfighters.

11 December

Technology

Surgeon General of the Navy Rear Adm. Darin Via speaks during a trauma center ribbon cutting ceremony in front of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) emergency room entrance on Dec. 8. The trauma center ribbon cutting was held in celebration of NMCP becoming the Navy’s first level two trauma center. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Launches First Level II Trauma Center in Portsmouth

The US Navy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth as the first Level II Trauma Center under service.

4 December

Space

A graphic depicting Rocket Cargo, one of the Department of Air Force Vanguard programs that focuses on rapid global mobility including delivery of medical supplies

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force to Organize Space Medical Research Group

The US Air Force will launch a new military research working group focusing on defense space-linked medical research gaps.

4 December

Europe

Danish air force 1st Lt. Freya Lyngso packs a wound on a medical mannequin during a demonstration at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 29, 2023. Lyngso and other members from Denmark joined personnel from Bulgaria, Serbia and the U.S. for a knowledge exchange where they participated in demonstrations and briefings where they traded information they may find useful at their home stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, NATO Allies Exchange Medical Knowledge in Germany

The US Air Force and NATO allies have conducted a multinational training at Ramstein Air Base Germany to trade medical knowledge.

Nov- 2023 -

27 November

Technology

U.S. Army Pfc. Saul Hernandez, assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, waits while smoke from a grenade creates cover, Camp Ethan Allen Training Site, Jericho, Vt., June 15, 2016. Hernandez is running through an assault lane as part of a buddy-team exercise, during the unit’s two-week annual training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Mattison/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Invests $2.4M to Treat Soldiers’ Pulmonary Conditions

RION has partnered with the US Army Medical Research Institute and Mayo Clinic for a program seeking pulmonary treatment for warfighters.

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