As part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025, a team of U.S. Air Force and non-governmental organization audiologists provided hearing care for more than 500 people in St. Kitts and Nevis, including 168 hearing aid fittings. There are no audiologists on either island of the federation, making this contribution by LAMAT 25 team members even more significant. (U.S. Air Force video by Julian Hernandez) **SHORTENED VERSION OF FULL VIDEO STORY FOR SOCIAL MEDIA USE**
Nearly 60 U.S. Air Force medical professionals launched the final engagement of the 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission March 29, working alongside Guyanese partners over two weeks to share medical knowledge, deliver vital equipment, and strengthen international relationships.
Airmen from the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, arriving prepared to lead, connect, and...
The final health engagement of the 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission began March 31, leaving a lasting impact on both the people and providers of Guyana—as well as the nearly 60 U.S. Air Force medical professionals who supported the mission.
Over two weeks, the team delivered critical medical services, vital equipment and shared knowledge, strengthening bonds through meaningful collaboration. The effort ...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – A senior enlisted leader who leveraged both his position in the U.S. Air Force and his Guyanese heritage has played a vital role in evolving the military partnership between the United States and Guyana. By serving as a bridge between the two nations, the leader helped enhance military medical capabilities and foster strong cross-cultural connections.
However, it wasn’t just professional experience that fueled the...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission concluded April 11 with a closing ceremony in Georgetown, Guyana.
The event marked the successful completion of two weeks of intensive medical collaboration between U.S. military personnel and their Guyanese counterparts. The mission, conducted in hospitals and clinics across Guyana, aimed to strengthen partnerships, enhance medical proficiency and...
