AFMC News

Dec. 5, 2025
AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.
June 4, 2024
C-STARS simulation center aims to modernize training, strengthen community partnerships

The Air Force’s 711th Human Performance Wing, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, partnered with the University of Cincinnati to develop a state-of-the art simulation center for the Critical Care Air Transport team at the Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness at the University of
Feb. 7, 2023
From the battlefield to the football field: Air Force surgeon’s skills knows no bounds

On January 2nd, when many football fans were watching the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Lt. Col. Valerie Sams, an Air Force surgeon, was on call at UC Health’s University of Cincinnati Medical Center not knowing what she was about to face.
May 9, 2022
Air Force medical professionals learn craft in AFRL simulators

The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, one of two mission units in the 711th Human Performance Wing, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is now home to a total of eight aircraft simulators with various capabilities, which help prepare medical Airmen for aeromedical
Aug. 27, 2021
Air Force medics partner with University of Nebraska to sharpen biocontainment care skills

Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, visited the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills Omaha program on August 18, receiving updates on the program’s Principles of Biocontainment Care course and the Air Force’s partnership with Nebraska Medicine and the
April 30, 2018
Air Force ramps up flying ICU teams

When the U.S. military needs to transport critically injured patients by air, it calls on Air Force Critical Care Air Transport Teams. The Air Force is increasing CCATT capabilities to meet the needs of the warfighter.

AFMC Command News

AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

C-STARS simulation center aims to modernize training, strengthen community partnerships

From the battlefield to the football field: Air Force surgeon’s skills knows no bounds

Air Force medical professionals learn craft in AFRL simulators

Air Force medics partner with University of Nebraska to sharpen biocontainment care skills

Air Force ramps up flying ICU teams