Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama military air evacuation exercise prepares ‘airborne ambulance’ for critical operations

By: Senior Airman Juliana Todd / 908th Airlift Wing

Being inside what is tantamount to an airborne ambulance can be overwhelming. From continuous radio headset communication to hand signals to the jarring effects of turbulence on an aircraft full of the injured and ill, it all might seem rather chaotic to the inexperienced. But within the chaos, there’s peace to be found.

Aeromedical personnel bring order to the chaos by knowing how to respond to emergencies. These specially trained members can locate their supplies with precision, provide critical care, reassurance and comfort to patients, and ensure their safety.

This is the mission of the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES), certified medical technicians and flight nurses who operate in specialized aircraft equipped with medical configurations and deliver in-flight care to critically ill or injured service members while transporting them to medical treatment facilities worldwide.

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