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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 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, 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

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. 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, 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 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

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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