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82nd Airborne Division flight medic killed in Eastern Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 07.25.2012

An 82nd Airborne Division flight medic was killed Monday when the Forward Operating Base he was on came under enemy fire in Logar province, Afghanistan. Read More

Texas Guardsmen conduct air assault and evacuation training

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Griego | 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG) | Date: 06.24.2012

When lives are at stake, only the quick and coordinated efforts of well-trained service members will enable mission success and a safe return home. When different units and assets come together for a single... Read More

KAW flight medics train for air treatment

Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs | Date: 06.23.2012

On June 19, Army Staff Sgt. Miguel Valdez, a flight medic from Company C, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, taught MEDEVAC skills to Soldier Kushmal Muslimyar, a flight medic... Read More

Texas aviators train for medical evacuation mission

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Griego | 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG) | Date: 06.20.2012

The challenges facing medical evacuation units are among the most perilous and time-sensitive within the Army. These Soldiers must race the clock to save lives and perform their duties with expert precision to... Read More

The perfect dust landing

Story by Capt. Richard Barker | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs | Date: 05.02.2012

Medical evacuations conducted by U.S. Army Black Hawk crews in Afghanistan, commonly referred to as MEDEVAC, perform to the standard of the golden hour and are considered by many to have the fastest response... Read More