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March 21, 2024
Exercise Viper Walk showcases bilateral medical interchangeability

Pacific Air Forces Airmen participated in Exercise VIPER WALK, at Greenbank Training Area near Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Mar. 4 – 16.
Oct. 22, 2023
Yokota medics make moves in aeromedical evacuation exercise

The 374th Medical Group responded to a simulated aeromedical evacuation and mass casualty scenario during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20.
July 31, 2023
Yokota Medics test contingency response with UK, JP allies during MG23

Yokota medics were put to the test July 18-19, to practice aeromedical evacuation and massive casualty response in cooperation with the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Japan in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 operations and an internal readiness exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
Feb. 9, 2023
Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

The 8th Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force’s 38th Fighter Group, conducted bilateral training at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7-8, 2023.
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 30, 2020
8th Medical Group hosts re-designation ceremony

The 8th Medical Group re-designated two squadrons on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 30, 2020.
Sept. 24, 2020
Not missing a beat: 15th MDG flies newborn for emergency heart surgery

Shortly after birth, Olivia Callaway was immediately rushed to Kapi’oplani Medical Center for Women and Children’s newborn intensive care unit and diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart condition.
April 24, 2017
U.S., Korean Airmen strengthen medical skills during exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 8th Medical Group and Republic of Korea Air Force medical airmen participated in a simulated multiple casualty exercise April 19.
March 28, 2017
Joint AE mission enables patients to receive critical care

Airmen, Soldiers and U.S. and Japanese civilian personnel from six different locations around the world teamed up to provide the largest aeromedical evacuation ever at Misawa Air Base, Japan, for two critical patients March 22.The Air Force AE system is a unique and significant part of the nation’s
Aug. 26, 2016
Joint MEDEX streamlines patient care

U.S. Airmen with the 35th Medical Group, Misawa Air Base, Japan and Soldiers with the 228th Combat Support Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, completed a joint medical exercise Aug. 26.

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