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Fairchild Supports Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

Airmen assigned to multiple aeromedical evacuation squadrons train on an in-flight aeromedical evacuation scenario out of Travis Air Force Base, California, Nov. 6, 2023. Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron assisted a medical team assigned to multiple aeromedical evacuation squadrons with in-flight training. Aeromedical evacuation crews provide time-sensitive and mission-critical care to patients en route to and between medical treatment facilities. AE crews and critical care transport teams execute patient movements using Mobility Air Forces aircraft as well as sister service, contracted and international partner airframes. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)
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Fairchild Supports Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brennon Lacy, an in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron, guides a truck to a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aeromedical evacuation training event at Travis Air Force Base, California, Nov. 6, 2023. Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron assisted a medical team assigned to multiple aeromedical evacuation squadrons with in-flight training. Aeromedical evacuation crews provide time-sensitive and mission-critical care to patients en route to and between medical treatment facilities. AE crews and critical care transport teams execute patient movements using Mobility Air Forces aircraft as well as sister service, contracted and international partner airframes. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)
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92nd MDG closes COVID-19 respiratory clinic

Respiratory clinic personnel gather for a photo the day before closing at the 92nd Medical Group on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 30, 2021. The respiratory clinic provided the 92nd MDG a safe and secure way to test and take care of those with COVID-19 symptoms and other respiratory illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Mullen)
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92nd MDG closes COVID-19 respiratory clinic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Davenport, 92nd Health Care Operations Squadron respiratory clinic technician, packs supplies used by the respiratory clinic the day before closing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 30, 2021. Medics and providers specifically equipped and trained to deal with COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses made up the respiratory clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Mullen)
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Team Fairchild Pharmacy adapts, overcomes COVID-19 challenges

Staff Sgt. Sean Rourke (pictured left), 92nd Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, demonstrates a ‘hands-off’ approach for pharmacy technicians to verify a beneficiaries military identification card, May 29, 2020, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. This verification technique, amongst other safety precautions, was put in place to aid in preventing the potential spread of the 2019 Coronavirus to keep pharmacy staff and patients safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick J. Daniello)
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Team Fairchild Pharmacy adapts, overcomes COVID-19 challenges

Ashley Tinsley, 92nd Medical Support Squadron certified pharmacy technician, pours medication into a medication counting machine, May 29, 2020, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Multiple precautions are taken to ensure patients receive the correct amount of medication in the safest way possible, with pharmacy technicians keeping an accurate medication count during and after each step of their processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick J. Daniello)
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Team Fairchild Pharmacy adapts, overcomes COVID-19 challenges

Capt. David Kim, 92nd Medical Support Squadron chief of pharmacy operations, pours medication into a medication counting machine, May 29, 2020, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Even after initial dispensing of medications, a new medication count is conducted to ensure accuracy across all stages of the pharmacy processes before giving patients their prescriptions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick J. Daniello)
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190719-F-WH061-1054

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Bocardo, 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron superintendent, unfurls the 92nd OMRS guidon during the 92nd Medical Group re-designation ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 19, 2019. The 92nd MDG initiated the first phase of its re-designation program by hosting a ceremony renaming the 92nd Aerospace Medical Squadron to the 92nd OMRS and the 92nd Medical Operations Squadron to the 92nd HCOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190719-F-WH061-1048

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Heather Nelson, 92nd Medical Group commander, passes the new 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Daniel Hatcher, 92nd OMRS commander, during a re-designation ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 19, 2019. The purpose of the medical re-designation is to better focus resources to promote readiness and ensure retirees and beneficiaries their health care benefits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190719-F-WH061-1035

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael McCarthy, 92nd Health Care Operations Squadron commander, assumes command of the re-designated 92nd HCOS during the 92nd Medical Group re-designation ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 19, 2019. The 92nd MDG initiated the first phase of its re-designation program by hosting a ceremony renaming the 92nd Aerospace Medical Squadron to the 92nd OMRS and the 92nd Medical Operations Squadron to the 92nd HCOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190719-F-WH061-1031

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brittany Zavala, 92nd Health Care Operations Squadron superintendent, covers the 92nd Medical Operations Squadron?? guidon as part of the 92nd Medical Group re-designation ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 19, 2019. The 92nd MDG initiated the first phase of its re-designation program by hosting a ceremony renaming the 92nd AMDS to the 92nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the 92nd Medical Operations Squadron to the 92nd Health Care Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190719-F-WH061-1033

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Heather Nelson, 92nd Medical Group commander, passes the new 92nd Health Care Operations Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michael McCarthy, 92nd HCOS commander, during a re-designation ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 19, 2019. The purpose of the medical re-designation is to better focus resources to promote readiness and ensure the retirees and beneficiaries receive their health care benefits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190719-F-WH061-1022

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Heather Nelson, 92nd Medical Group commander, gives remarks during the 92nd MDG re-designation ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 19, 2019. The re-designation is a two-phase program with the purpose to increase mission readiness and ensure high quality health care by designating two squadrons to care for service members and beneficiaries separately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190208-F-WH061-034

A banner marking Fairchild's 92nd Medical Group as an initial testing site for Military Health System Genesis hangs on the wall during the celebration of the second year anniversary MHS Genesis' implementation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 8, 2019. Fairchild’s 92nd MDG was selected as the first Department of Defense medical clinic to launch this $11 billion electronic health record system and has successfully used the program since Feb. 7, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190208-F-WH061-060

Taylor Kobylinski, 92nd Medical Operation Squadron medical administration assistant, assists an Airman with checking-in to the Family Health Center at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 8, 2019. Data shows that initial fielding sites, like Fairchild, that document patient care in MHS Genesis continue to show increased operating capabilities in areas such as referrals processed, patients seen, prescriptions filled, and secure messaging. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190208-F-WH061-003

A cake celebrating the second year anniversary of Military Health System Genesis' arrival to Fairchild's 92nd Medical Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 8, 2019. MHS Genesis is a Department of Defense-wide electronic health record and management system that combines health records from base, civilian and Veteran’s Affairs primary care providers, pharmacies, laboratories and dental clinics into one network. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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190208-F-WH061-024

Col. Ronald Merchant, Air Mobility Command medical support division chief, and Col. Derek Salmi, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, cut a cke in celebration for the second year anniversary of Military Health System Genesis' arrival to the 92nd Medical Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 8, 2019. Fairchild was selected to be the pilot base for the Genesis due to its location, patient load, a record of excellence and enthusiasm to take on the project. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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181108-F-WH061-055

A fire engine waits inside the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department garage at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 8, 2018. Fairchild’s Fire Department was part of the first-response team to a respiratory distress call at the Fairchild commissary, providing first aid and helping to save a life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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181113-F-WH061-002

Airmen from the 92nd Medical Operation Squadron medical team pose for a photo at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 13, 2018. The medical team responded to a respiratory distress call at the commissary on base, providing first aid care and saving a man’s life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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It's not too late to vaccinate

This year’s flu season has been dominated by Influenza A, subtype H3N2, a particularly nasty strain that is linked to more severe illnesses, especially among adults over the age of 65 and children younger than the age of 5. Flu shots are available at the 92nd Medical Group. The current vaccine protects against four strains of flu viruses, two strains of Influenza A and two strains of Influenza B. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. (Courtesy Photo)
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