Kunsan AB medics, U.S. Army aviators train medevac procedures

U.S. Army Spc. Joesph Reneau, 3-2D General Support Aviation Battalion crew chief, conducts a routine in flight inspection of the U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook while participating in a joint medical evacuation training with the 8th Fighter Wing Medical Group during Beverly Pack 23-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. The joint training event between the 8th MDG “Med Hawks” and the 3-2D GSAB, stationed at Camp Humphreys, equipped the two units with the foundational skills to seamlessly work together in a contingency operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

Kunsan AB medics, U.S. Army aviators train medevac procedures

A group of Airmen from the 8th Medical Group remove a medical training mannequin from a vehicle while participating in a joint medical evacuation training with the 3-2D General Support Aviation Battalion during Beverly Pack 23-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. The medevac training was conducted to familiarize 8th MDG Airmen with litter-load protocols, the procedures necessary to evacuate patients and medical equipment aboard a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

Kunsan AB medics, U.S. Army aviators train medevac procedures

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roger Ford, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron manpower manager, carries a medical training mannequin into a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook while participating in a joint medical evacuation training with the 3-2D General Support Aviation Battalion during Beverly Pack 23-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. All three 8th Medical Group priorities, people, mission and trusted care, were tested and evaluated through all stages of the joint medevac training with the 3-2D GSAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

Kunsan AB medics, U.S. Army aviators train medevac procedures

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group carry a medical training mannequin onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook while participating in a joint medical evacuation training with the 3-2D General Support Aviation Battalion during Beverly Pack 23-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. Skilled Air Force medics are finite resources with dual wartime and garrison mission-sets and must be capable of integrating with medical teams from all branches of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

Kunsan AB medics, U.S. Army aviators train medevac procedures

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group exit a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook while carrying a medical training mannequin upon conclusion of a joint medical evacuation training with the 3-2D General Support Aviation Battalion during Beverly Pack 23-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. During the event, members practiced how to transport patients in and out of a running CH-47 Chinook safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

Kunsan AB medics, U.S. Army aviators train medevac procedures

Published Sept. 22, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The U.S. Air Force 8th Medical Group and U.S. Army 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion conducted a joint medical evacuation training during Beverly Pack 23-3, Sept. 21, 2023.

The training event was designed to equip both units with the foundational skills necessary to seamlessly integrate in a contingency operation. 8th MDG Airmen were familiarized with litter-load protocols, the procedures necessary to evacuate patients, and medical equipment aboard a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook.

As a part of Beverly Pack 23-3, 8th MDG Airmen were tested and evaluated through all stages of the joint medevac training with the 3-2D GSAB to ensure they are properly postured and ready to deliver medical care under contingency operations and keep the Wolf Pack ready to ‘Fight Tonight!’