As part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025, a team of U.S. Air Force members from the 433rd Airlift Wing provided critical medical services, vital equipment and shared knowledge, strengthening bonds through meaningful collaboration to more than 1700 patients in the public hospitals and clinics within the country of Guyana. The effort enhanced global health engagements while reinforcing the U.S. military’s readiness to save lives—anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis)
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...
