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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, assess and secure a rescue manikin to a stretcher, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. This joint medical exercise with the U.S. Army is a mission-critical rehearsal for casualty care and patient transport in a simulated combat zone. This exercise ensures Airmen possess the life-saving capabilities needed to support diverse contingency operations and win tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jack Roscoe, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, assesses a rescue manikin for injuries and emergency care, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. Roscoe relays the casualty's simulated injuries, preparing for a medical evacuation request and transfer of care to Army medics. This training develops highly capable combat-ready Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing, creating a culture of excellence and brilliance at the basics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elias Saavedra, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, fills out a tactical combat casualty care card, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. The training simulated a full combat medical scenario, from immediate care to patient condition documentation for transfer to Army medical personnel. This training equipped 56th Fighter Wing Airmen with essential skills for emergency response and ensured they are ready to win tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cody Solomon (left), a flight paramedic assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, secures U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elias Saavedra (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, into a 420 rescue seat for a hover hoist operation from a moving aircraft, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. This exercise, which involved securing Saavedra for a medical evacuation simulation, trains Airmen in vital personnel recovery techniques, improving the 56th Fighter Wing's ability to respond to contingencies and enhance overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cody Solomon (left), a flight paramedic assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, secures U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elias Saavedra (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, into a 420 rescue seat for a hover hoist operation from a moving aircraft, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. Training in specialized hoist techniques teaches Airmen to safely and efficiently recover personnel during medical evacuations. This exercise enhances the 56th Fighter Wing's ability to forge resilient, lethal, and contingency-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S Army Spc. Tyler Robertson, a crew chief assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, receives a rescue manikin via hoist, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. With a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter providing a realistic, hovering platform, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing train to execute medical evacuation procedures. This joint-service exercise builds an integrated and highly effective force, ensuring seamless cooperation across military branches to save lives in any operational theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elias Saavedra (left), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, and U.S. Army Soldier Staff Sgt. Cody Solomon (right), a flight paramedic assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, conducts a hoist extraction of a casualty via stretcher into a hovering helicopter, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. In a training exercise designed to increase operational readiness, Airmen practiced complex medical rescues, including using hoists and stretchers. This training helps the 56th Fighter Wing become a stronger, more versatile fighting force, ready for missions on any terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing listen to feedback on a joint exercise, September 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. To master casualty evacuation procedures, the crew conducted cold and hot load training and hoist operations with a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk. Equipping Airmen with critical, life-saving skills, this training builds a mission-ready force for high-threat, joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S Army Staff Sgt. Cody Solomon, a flight paramedic assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, instructs Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing on hoist training, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. Equipping EOD Airmen with advanced medical skills turns them into a force multiplier for casualty care. This exercise directly ensures the 56th FW's Airmen are ready to save lives in combat and win tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cody Solomon, a flight paramedic assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, teaches Airmen how to safely secure and prepare a casualty for transport, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. Joint training at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field gave EOD technicians realistic practice with casualty care and helicopter loading procedures. Using the Barry M. Goldwater Military Training Range allows the 56th Fighter Wing and its partners to conduct essential training that increases combat readiness and strengthens lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jack Roscoe (left) and Seth Elroy (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, offload a rescue manikin from an Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. Airmen practiced a hot load scenario, an intensive drill where they loaded and offloaded a casualty from an active helicopter. The joint exercise strengthens the 56th Fighter Wing’s commitment to creating a force that is both resilient and integrated with its sister services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Mac Little (left) and Andrayez Storm (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, secure a rescue manikin in a portable stretcher, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. In a joint-force exercise, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing trained alongside U.S. Army soldiers on medical evacuation procedures. The training, which involved treating and loading a simulated casualty, enhances the joint interoperability needed to win in a high-end fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S Army Staff Sgt. Cody Solomon, a flight paramedic assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, instructs Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing on hoist training, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. Equipping EOD Airmen with advanced medical skills turns them into a force multiplier for casualty care. This exercise directly ensures the 56th FW's Airmen are ready to save lives in combat and win tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cody Solomon, a flight paramedic assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, leads a training on emergency medical evacuation procedures, Sept. 10, 2025, at Gila Bend, Arizona. Luke Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen trained on essential skills such as cold and hot load training as well as hoist operations with U.S. Army soldiers to simulate a real-world casualty evacuation. Partnerships with other military branches strengthen the 56th Fighter Wing’s commitment to ensuring its airmen are mission-ready and prepared to save lives in any operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Kenya to Arizona: An Airman’s perspective on diversity

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Winnie Adipo, 56th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of personnel administration, poses for a photo in front of the 56th MDG building at Luke Air Force Base, Jan. 17, 2023. Adipo enlisted in the United States Air Force, with the hope of one day becoming a Chief Nursing Officer or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and is working to make that happen through the Nursing Enlisted Commissioning Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D. Coger)

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Kenya to Arizona: An Airman’s perspective on diversity

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Winnie Adipo, 56th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of personnel administration, processes documents in her office, at Luke Air Force Base, Jan. 17, 2023. Born in Kenya, Adipo moved to the United States in 2015 through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program which is administered through the U.S. State Department and joined the U.S. Air Force in 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D. Coger)

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Air University issues 90-day extension for career development course enrollment

Career development course testing facility Apr 6, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. As of March 27, 2020, the Air University authorized an additional 90-day extension for Airmen who currently have four-month extensions to complete their career development course. The measure was implemented to mitigate scheduling delays as a result of preventative health measures to mitigate the effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019. Squadrons on base are following preventative health measures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and guidance from the Secretary of Defense to minimize the spread of the COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wongwai)

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A Reunion of a Lifetime

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Akwasi Agyeman-Prempeh, 56th Force Support Squadron storeroom apprentice, and his son Kofi pose for a photo Oct. 23, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Ageyman-Prempeh, a Ghana native, gained U.S. citizenship through the U.S. Air Force, which helped him reunite with his son after being separated for more than eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai)

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Arizona Cardinals Salute to Service

Four F-35A Lighting II’s from the 62nd Fighter Squadron assigned to Luke Air Force Base fly over State Farm Stadium before the Arizona Cardinals Salute to Service game, Nov. 18, 2018, Glendale, Ariz. The flight was precision timed for the four-ship formation to fly over the open roof of the stadium as the final words of the national anthem were sung. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

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Arizona Cardinals Salute to Service

Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, poses for a picture with members of the 306th and 68th Rescue Squadrons, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, during the Arizona Cardinals Salute to Service game, Nov. 18, 2018, at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. Thompson, who reclassified into the pararescue career field more than 20 years ago, joined the PJs during halftime to rappel from the top of the stadium, demonstrating one of their many capabilities to rescue downed service members in combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

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