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Feb- 2024 -

12 February

Personnel testing virtual reality medical trauma simulator for soldiers

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

Air

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

Air

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

Africa

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

Americas

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

Americas

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.

12 January

Air

A nighttime aerial view of Western Tokyo is seen during a patient transport drill Dec. 18, 2023. The congested ground travel in the Tokyo area is recognized as a circumstance where helicopters become imperative for specific mission requirements.

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Demos 24/7 Medical Transport in Japan

The US Air Force has demonstrated a 24/7 medical airlift operation in Japan to expand patient transfer availability across the region.

11 January

Americas

U.S. Soldiers with 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade perform medical training at an airfield in the 28th ECAB's area of operations in the Middle East. The training included trauma assessment, chest tube placement and team trauma scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eric Smith)

Rojoef Manuel

3M to Develop Traumatic Wound Solutions for US Army

The US Army has awarded 3M Company a contract to develop medical solutions for traumatic wounds, infection, and associated healing processes.

10 January

Europe

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.

Juster Domingo

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

Americas

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.

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