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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – Sept. 8, 2025 – U.S. Air Force Airmen demonstrated aeromedical evacuation operations to Egyptian Air Force service members during exercise BRIGHT STAR 25, showcasing lifesaving skills in combat and humanitarian environments. The training scenario simulated patient loading and in-flight medical care, giving crews opportunities to rehearse complex, time-sensitive missions.
BRIGHT STAR, first held in 1980, is one of the largest and longest-running military exercises in the Middle East. The aeromedical evacuation training highlighted the U.S.-Egypt partnership.
“It is a great teamwork scenario that requires the crews to work together and mitigate challenges to effectively medically care for patients,” said Lt. Col. Jerry M. Earl Jr., an aeromedical evacuation planner assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command and 386th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander.
The 2025 iteration brings together troops from across the region to strengthen collective readiness, build interoperability, and demonstrate the ability to respond to evolving security challenges.
The aeromedical evacuation scenario was the culmination of eight days of subject matter expert exchanges between U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Egyptian Air Force service members. During the exchanges, participants explained procedures and equipment used to effectively execute aeromedical evacuations in the field.
“It’s more than being able to respond to security challenges; it’s about saving lives,” said Earl. “The professionals from both the U.S. and Egyptian forces work tirelessly to perfect their trade and skill set, ready to answer the call whenever, wherever the need arises.”
Whether for natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies, or combat injuries, training in aeromedical evacuation enhances U.S. and Egyptian forces’ shared ability to answer that call.
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| Date Taken: | 09.08.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.09.2025 14:21 |
| Story ID: | 547654 |
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