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U.S. Air Force Emergency room doctors and technicians treat patients with simulated injuries and illnesses during a medical global response force training exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 20, 2016. Members of the medical group put the 25-bed field hospital to the test while treating real-world and simulated patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard) AF Global response force training tests readiness
The 633rd Medical Group’s Expeditionary Medical Support tested their rapid support capabilities with a medical global response force training mission Oct. 17 through 21 at Langley Air Force Base’s, Raptor Town, which is a small deployment compound nestled behind the flightline.
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2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lisa Kent, Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element veterinary food inspection specialist, begins a preventive medicine briefing during a medical readiness training exercise, or MEDRETE, in the village of Bacadilla, Olancho district, Honduras, Sept. 22, 2016. During the preventive medicine class, patients learn about the importance of different preventative health aspects, and receive vitamins and soap. Healing bodies, winning hearts and minds
JTF-Bravo has been conducting MEDRETEs throughout Central America since 1993 to provide a variety of medical services to local residents who otherwise would be unable to receive regular medical care. In 23 years, more than 330,000 patients have been treated during MEDRETEs. On Sept. 22 and 23, the JTF-Bravo MEDEL team conducted a two day MEDRETE in the village of Bacadilla, Olancho district, Honduras.
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2016
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