US, Polish forces build relationships through shared mission

Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales
Maj. Joel Villavert, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse examiner, reviews an evaluation form with Polish aeromedical evacuation doctors during a familiarization visit Dec. 1 on Ramstein. Airmen from the 86th AES, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, and U.S. Transportation Command’s Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center-East provided an overview of the aeromedical evacuation process.
Maj. Joel Villavert, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse examiner, reviews an evaluation form with Polish aeromedical evacuation doctors during a familiarization visit Dec. 1 on Ramstein. Airmen from the 86th AES, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, and U.S. Transportation Command’s Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center-East provided an overview of the aeromedical evacuation process.
Capt. Tina Coughlin, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight critical care air transport team member, showcases equipment and procedures used by the 10th EAEF Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During a visit to the 10th EAEF, Polish aeromedical evacuation specialists saw the 10th EAEF and 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in action as they took care of wounded warriors.
Capt. Tina Coughlin, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight critical care air transport team member, showcases equipment and procedures used by the 10th EAEF Dec. 2 on Ramstein. During a visit to the 10th EAEF, Polish aeromedical evacuation specialists saw the 10th EAEF and 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in action as they took care of wounded warriors.
Polish air force 2nd Lt. Andrzej Nartonowicz, aeromedical evacuation doctor (center), listens as members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Ramstein’s Critical Care Air Transport Team speak with Polish aeromedical evacuation doctors Dec. 3 on Ramstein. Ramstein’s aeromedical evacuation teams shared knowledge and skills with the Polish aeromedical evacuation team touring Ramstein.
Polish air force 2nd Lt. Andrzej Nartonowicz, aeromedical evacuation doctor (center), listens as members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Ramstein’s Critical Care Air Transport Team speak with Polish aeromedical evacuation doctors Dec. 3 on Ramstein. Ramstein’s aeromedical evacuation teams shared knowledge and skills with the Polish aeromedical evacuation team touring Ramstein.
Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Polish aeromedical evacuation specialists discuss the proper treatment of a mock patient Dec. 3 on Ramstein. Members of the 86th AES showcased their skills for the Polish medical officials in order for them to adapt desired skills.
Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Polish aeromedical evacuation specialists discuss the proper treatment of a mock patient Dec. 3 on Ramstein. Members of the 86th AES showcased their skills for the Polish medical officials in order for them to adapt desired skills.
Polish air force 2nd Lts. Krzysztof Romek (left) and Andrzej Nartonowicz (center), aeromedical evacuation doctors, listen to Staff Sgt. Jesse Visser, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight duty controller, explain the 10th EAEF mission Dec. 2 on Ramstein. Romek and Nartonowicz are members of the only Polish aeromedical evacuation team and familiarized themselves with practices used by U.S. Airmen.
Polish air force 2nd Lts. Krzysztof Romek (left) and Andrzej Nartonowicz (center), aeromedical evacuation doctors, listen to Staff Sgt. Jesse Visser, 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight duty controller, explain the 10th EAEF mission Dec. 2 on Ramstein. Romek and Nartonowicz are members of the only Polish aeromedical evacuation team and familiarized themselves with practices used by U.S. Airmen.
Polish air force 2nd Lt. Andrzej Nartonowicz, aeromedical evacuation doctor, listens to two 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen as they prepare for a mock mission Dec. 3 on Ramstein. The 86th AES and other aeromedical evacuation specialists on Ramstein showcased procedures and tactics used to save lives for the developing Polish aeromedical evacuation mission.
Polish air force 2nd Lt. Andrzej Nartonowicz, aeromedical evacuation doctor, listens to two 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen as they prepare for a mock mission Dec. 3 on Ramstein. The 86th AES and other aeromedical evacuation specialists on Ramstein showcased procedures and tactics used to save lives for the developing Polish aeromedical evacuation mission.