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Sept. 15, 2025
59th Medical Wing explores new technology with SimX demo

The 59th Medical Wing hosted a demonstration of SimX’s Virtual Reality Operational Medical Training at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, giving leaders and educators a chance to explore how immersive technology could support medical readiness.The SimX system, known as VALOR (Virtual
Jan. 6, 2025
Air Force releases FY25 Selective Retention Bonus list

The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel.
Nov. 4, 2024
Royal Thai Air Force nurses visit 59th Medical Wing

The 59th Medical Wing hosted five Royal Thai Air Force nurses for a professional exchange in September and October 2024, offering them an immersive experience in U.S. Air Force healthcare practices.
Aug. 26, 2024
New commander takes the helm of Air Force's top medical wing

Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2024.
June 5, 2024
Caduceus Spear: Airmen and Soldiers come together to train with the 97th MDG

Airmen from Altus AFB and Vance AFB, alongside Soldiers from Fort Sill, joined together during Caduceus Spear, blending their expertise in a field-like setting to bolster crisis response at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 23, 2024.
April 9, 2024
17 TRW Honorary Commanders meet Ready Medics

The 2023-2024 class of the 17th Training Wing honorary commanders got a first-hand look at the 17th Medical Group’s mission at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 5, 2024.
Dec. 20, 2023
Safety training for Fiesta of Flight airshow

A Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) was held at Laughlin Air Force Base, Dec. 14, 2023, in preparation for hosting the Fiesta of Flight Airshow set to take place March 9, 2024.
Sept. 18, 2023
AETC senior medical leaders visit Mighty 97th

This past week, members of the 97th Medical Group welcomed Col. Christopher Grussendorf, Air Education and Training Command surgeon general, and Chief Master Sgt. Donald Cook, AETC chief of enlisted medical force, for a tour of the medical group and opportunities to meet with the group’s Airmen.
July 2, 2023
Airmen strengthen medical partnerships through international education, training

Personnel from the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, or USAFSAM, are facilitating a six-month education and training course for international students.
June 21, 2023
42nd Medical Group tests Airmen during Ready Eagle II readiness exercise

The 42nd Medical Group Combat Medics participated in a Ready EAGLE II event from May 16-18, 2023. Ready EAGLE II was a 3-day event that built on the previously conducted training in Ready Eagle I, focusing on gaps in capabilities and skill development. The training aims to enhance Installation