Aeromedical training flight improves Citizen Airmen skills

Airmen of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) prepare equipment for a training flight on a visiting C-17 aircraft September 26, 2020, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. At right, Air Force reservist Senior Master Sgt. Michael Mikoff goes over preflight equipment checklists with Senior Airman Adam Heyden, medical technician. 932nd Airlift Wing members worked improving and refining hands on skills at the Illinois reserve unit, which included cross-training with members of the 131st Medical Group from Missouri, and the 445th Airlift Wing from Ohio. Airmen worked together on first aid skills and patient care in the air. The intense two day training was designed to help Airmen be ready for any future medical missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

A group of 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) members prepare equipment and checklist on a visiting C-17 aircraft September 27, 2020, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Waiting for final instructions before take off are Capt. Stan Belew, Maj. Joseph Hodges, and 1st Lt. Courtney Shockley. The 932nd Airlift Wing worked improving and refining hands on skills at the reserve unit, and included members of the 131st Medical Group, from Missouri, and 445th Airlift Wing from Ohio. Airmen worked together on in depth mission preparation and first aid skills. Simulated patients were moved safely on to a waiting vehicle.The highly-packed training was designed to prepare Airmen for any future aeromedical missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

Despite the warm and humid high 80's temperatures, a group of 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) members offload their medical gear from an equipment truck to a visiting C-17 aircraft September 27, 2020, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 932nd Airlift Wing worked improving and refining hands on skills at the unit which included members of the 131st Medical Group, Air National Guard, and 445th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve. Airmen worked together on first aid skills. Simulated patients were moved safely by litter from a waiting vehicle. The compact, highly-packed training was designed to improve skills and execute any future medical missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)