Medical • Page 6 of 9

Nov- 2023 -

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)

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.

20 October

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Amwell, Leidos to Deliver Digital Healthcare Platform for US Military

The US Defense Health Agency has awarded Amwell and Leidos a $180-million contract to supply a digital healthcare platform for warfighters.

17 October

Sea

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning to homeport at Norfolk, Va. after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Launches Eisenhower Strike Group’s First Medical Expeditionary Capability

The US Navy has integrated the first medical expeditionary capability aboard the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.

Sep- 2023 -

29 September

Technology

Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, move an injured soldier onto a litter during the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear testing phase during the squadron's annual spur ride, Nov. 1, 2012. The tasks the spur candidates were required to complete included a physical fitness test, a written test, vehicle identification, an obstacle course and a land navigation course carrying a 40-65 pound rucksack and at each point on the course they were tested on basic soldiering skills. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagan, 2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.)

Rojoef Manuel

Armis Biopharma to Develop Chemical Wound Treatment for US

The US has awarded Armis Biopharma a contract to develop a chemical warfare agent decontamination solution for battlefield wounds.

27 September

Technology

Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, Charlie Company conduct fire phobia Crowd Riot Control training (CRC) from their Slovenian instructors at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany Feb. 11, 2022. Fire phobia training is meant to familiarize Soldiers with response to an improvised incindiery device, Molotov cocktail, in a riot control situation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Alexander Hellmann)

Rojoef Manuel

MediWound to Continue Developing Burn Treatment for US Army

MediWound has received a $6.5-million contract to extend the development of a non-surgical burn injury solution for the US Army.

15 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

US Army Tests Drones to Assess Vital Signs of Wounded Troops From Sky

The US Army is exploring a new battlefield role for unmanned aerial vehicles in medical and disaster response.

6 September

Technology

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th and 673rd Medical Group use a Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit (BATDOK) during a Capabilities-Based Assessment at the Yukon Training Area, Sept. 14, 2021. The BATDOK is a real-time, multi-patient health status monitoring and documentation tool used to integrate patient data into their health records and helps identify exact locations of casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Tests Smartphone Application for Joint Medical Documentation

The US Air Force is testing a smartphone application documenting soldiers' en-route and point-of-injury care.

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