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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Maj. Hayden Roberts, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron orthopedic surgeon, removes a cranial cyst within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS offers members of the AOR inpatient surgical procedures, physical therapy and pharmaceutical services in addition to their emergency medical mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Wynn, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron general surgeon places sutures during surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS is capable of maintaining readiness and addressing health issues where surgical intervention is required to prevent more severe complications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Wynn, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron general surgeon, removes a cyst during surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS is capable of maintaining readiness and addressing health issues where surgical intervention is required to prevent more severe complications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

Surgical instruments lay on a sterile field during surgery at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS operates the largest medical treatment facility in the U.S. CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sandrela Magnuson, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron nurse staging facility officer in charge, monitors a patient’s sedation during surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The squadron is capable of maintaining readiness and addressing health issues where surgical intervention is required to prevent more severe complications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a cranial cyst removal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS operates the largest medical treatment facility in the U.S. CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Wynn, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron general surgeon, right, and Maj. Hayden Roberts, 379th EMDS orthopedic surgeon, remove a cranial cyst within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS offers members of the AOR inpatient surgical procedures, physical therapy and pharmaceutical services in addition to their emergency medical mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Gritis, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron nurse anesthesiologist, prepares a patient for surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS operates the largest medical treatment facility in the U.S. CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sandrela Magnuson, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron nurse staging facility officer in charge, left, and Maj. Matthew Gritis, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron nurse anesthesiologist, monitor a patient’s vitals during surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS provides comprehensive post-operative care to ensure recovery and minimize complications; including wound care, monitoring for signs of infection and managing pain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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Surgery capabilities in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bounthai Chanthala, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron surgical technologist, assists with surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The 379th EMDS provides comprehensive post-operative care to ensure recovery and minimize complications; including wound care, monitoring for signs of infection and managing pain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

An Airman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron performs a tracheostomy on a simulated injured patient within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. When other methods prove ineffective, a tracheostomy is a way to secure an airway and ensure adequate ventilation in a patient who has sustained severe trauma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

U.S. Air Force Capt. Julian Tayag, 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron physician assistant explains how to perform a tracheostomy procedure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. In the simulation, medical airmen performed life-saving emergency surgeries at the unit, quickly addressing severe trauma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership helps transfer a simulated injured patient to an emergency care facility during a battlefield circulation within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. During the circulation, medical airmen showcased their proficiency in handling critical injuries, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment to stabilize casualties for transport to higher-level care facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

A low fidelity mannequin, used for medical training, is strapped and waiting to be transferred for further care within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. Mannequins range from low and high fidelity with them ranging in ability to mimic real patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership and 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron Airmen move a simulated injured patient onto a spine board within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. Leadership received a hands-on opportunity to assess a patient's condition, stabilized vital signs, and ensured safe transportation to the designated medical facility for advanced care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership and 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron Airmen simulate providing emergency care to a low fidelity mannequin within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. As part of the battlefield circulation, Wing Leadership worked closely with the Medical Squadron to assess the medical capabilities and ensure rapid response times in critical situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Skarloken, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, and 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron Airmen simulate an emergency care patient during a battlefield circulation within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. Battlefield circulations provide units with an opportunity to demonstrate aspects of their job while giving leadership a hands-on, interactive experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

A syringe with a local anesthetic agent is held during a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. General anesthesia is a medically supervised tool that uses a combination of medications to render patients unconscious and insensitive to pain during surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, observes a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Surgical teams use the operating suite to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite retains a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, listens to surgeons explaining surgical procedures during a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Ganglion cysts located near joints make it difficult to perform certain tasks, therefore an excision is conducted to improve mobility. The surgery coincided with the reopening of the operating suite, now revitalized for enduring surgical capabilities in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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