Aeromedical technicians train to bring our heroes home
Flight nurse Lt. Col. Mary Ann Hayes and aeromedical technician Staff Sgt. Robin Messer both from the 45th AES, MacDill AFB, Florida, track the vitals of a simulated patient played by Master Sgt. Mary Beth Young, aeromedical technician, 45th AES during a three-day training mission held Dec. 12, 2014. To stay proficient at their lifesaving skills, the technicians routinely climb aboard a MacDill based KC-135 to fine tune their caregiving skills. (U.S. Air force photo/Tech. Sgt. Peter Dean/released)