That also entails having a current flight physical, immunizations, and knowing all emergency egress procedures and equipment on all of the aircraft. This is a great job. It s aviation and medicine rolled into one. The 374 th AES has an area of operations that encompasses the entire Pacific Region, from the North to the South Pole and the West Coast of the United States to the East Coast of Saudi Arabia. They support the needs of the United States Armed Forces during combat and maintain a well-trained force to meet contingencies and provide both intratheatre and intertheatre aeromedical evacuation.
Medical crews are always on alert to provide immediate response to medical emergencies.
Last year the 374 th AES flew 526 missions and transported 6,774 patients. Aside from hectic real-world missions, the 374 th AES also participates in various exercises including Pacific Nightingale, Pacific Warrior, and Cobra Gold.