Medical • Page 5 of 9

Dec- 2023 -

26 December

Sea

Rendering of an Expeditionary Medical Ship (EPF)

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.

23 November

Arms

Soldiers assigned to 4-6 Air Cavalry Squadron, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade conduct a M2A1 machine gun at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Mar. 30, 2021. The unit performed range operations to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

Rojoef Manuel

US Researches Weapon Blast Effects on Soldier Brain Health

The US Department of Defense is exploring the impact of blast overpressure from weapons to understand their cognitive effect on soldiers.

8 November

Technology

Commander Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Robert Graham (Left) and Combat Support Group Sustainment Enterprise Manager, Brett Kleidon experience the new 'Blue Room' virtual trainer under the guidance of Flight Lieutenant Ben James (Centre) at the Health Operational Conversion Unit RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Commander Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Robert Graham, officially opened the Health Operational Conversion Units new Blue Room in October.The Blue Room is a mixed-reality simulator used to train Air Force medical staff in on board aircraft medical operations and emergency medical evacuation. The Blue Room is the first medical trainer of its kind in the ADF.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Opens Virtual Aeromedical Evacuation Training Hub at Base Amberley

Australia has launched a mixed-reality training center at Base Amberley to upskill practitioners for aeromedical evacuation missions.

6 November

Technology

A group of Arctic soldiers participating in Arctic Warrior exercise in Alaska.

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA Launches Program to Optimize, Better Predict Team Performance

DARPA has introduced a program to explore whether bio-behavioral meeasures can be used as objective criteria of team performance.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

Air

Australian Army soldiers from 1st Armoured Regiment solo jump during the accelerated freefall course at Adelaide Skydiving Centre, South Australia.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Conducts Freefall Training to Mitigate Stress in Soldiers

The Australian Army has conducted freefall training to mitigate warfighters’ combat stress in Lower Light, South Australia.

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