June 1, 2025 Know your kit: TCCC familiarization training at the 386th AEW “Aahh!” You hear someone call out for help. You rush to the scene and are asked for a tourniquet. Precious moments slip by as you scan the room, only to realize—you’re not sure where the trauma bag is or even how to apply a tourniquet.That moment of hesitation is exactly what the 386th Expeditionary
Aug. 11, 2023 Medics Train During Contingency Response Development U.S. Air Force and U.S. ARMY medical from multiple units came together for a contingency response development at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 9, 2023. This simulated mass-casualty training event provided joint participants from multiple wings and squadrons with the chance to put their life
July 19, 2023 U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing trained with coalition partners during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding
March 1, 2022 Fire and Medical Airmen collaborate on exercises 386th Fire Emergency Services members work with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group on a joint exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 9, 2022.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
July 20, 2020 Life still happens: ASAB Physical Therapy and Acupuncture operating during a pandemic Luckily, when injuries happen to impair Airmen from accomplishing their mission medical professionals like Maj. Christine Broszko, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group family medicine physician, and Master Sgt. David Garcia, 386th EMDG physical therapy technician, are available when necessary to take
June 20, 2020 386th EMDG conducts COVID screenings at Cargo City The 386th EMDG screens service members from multiple branches including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Marine Corps that process through Cargo City
June 12, 2020 Guarding the Gateway Spanning from donning facial coverings to new work locations at home station, the deployed environment is no different. The area of responsibility has adapted to meet the needs of the mission in an ever-changing expeditionary landscape. For the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, adapting has meant
Sept. 15, 2017 Deployed med group keeps Airmen, Coalition members in the fight SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Military members across the various U.S. service branches are all expected to maintain certain physical fitness standards in order to be fit to fight. But what happens when those military members get injured or come down with an illness while deployed? For military members assigned
June 16, 2017 386 AEW physical therapists keep service members fit to fight SOUTHWEST ASIA -- In a deployed environment, injuries happen. Whether they occur in the performance of duty or through the course of physical exercise, they have the potential to impact the mission. Each individual in the military, and their ability to perform their duties, plays an important role