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Tag: medicine

U.S. Air Force Maj. Crystal Karahan, 39th Medical Support Squadron Medical Logistics flight commander, checks the shelf labels in the medical supply storeroom at the base clinic.

Sept. 7, 2020

Incirlik behind the scenes: Scalpel, forceps, gauze! Medical Logistics supplies medics

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Medical Service website — The 39th Medical Group is a world all on its own, with a unique mission and specialties vital to the continuation of Incirlik Air Base’s mission of providing allied support to NATO’s Southern flank. Highly proficient specialists help keep Airmen fighting fit through routine care, injury recovery and mental support and recovery.

Senior Airman Stephanie Poe-Orange, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group aerospace medical technician, checks the blood pressure of a patient at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 21, 2018.

Nov. 26, 2018

380th EMDG: Providing Care to the Fight

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing consists of four groups executing the warfighting mission. One of these groups, the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group, provides various medical care and services supporting more than 3,500 deployed personnel at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Bishop, 86th Medical Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of clinical maintenance, checks the settings for a nitrogen generator on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2017. The 86th MDSS recently purchased the generator to replace using tanks that required refilling and two Airmen to safely operate, saving the Air Force man hours and approximately $7,000 a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

Sept. 8, 2017

86 MDSS keeps an eye on Ramstein medicine

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Ramstein Air Base website — When an Airman or dependent goes to the doctor, picks up a prescription at the pharmacy, or attends a self-aid buddy care course, they may not think about where the medication, supplies, and equipment come from to make all those things possible.