Andersen medical teams practice outbreak response plan

U.S Air Force Maj. John Kim, 36th Medical Operations Squadron optometrist, directs a patient to a booth during a typhoon response exercise June 6, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airmen treated a large number of patients displaying similar symptoms to deliver expedient care and ensure mission readiness during public health emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

Andersen medical teams practice outbreak response plan

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ukeia Carter, 36th Medical Support Squadron superintendent, left, and Tech. Sgt. Gretchen Hopper, 36th MDSS TRICARE operations and patient administration flight NCO in charge, check in patients during a typhoon recovery exercise June 6, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th Medical Group performed typhoon recovery response, to include flu o-utbreak mitigation, assessment of injured personnel and providing aid to large numbers of patients at one time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

Andersen medical teams practice outbreak response plan

Medical technicians check a patient’s pulse during a typhoon recovery exercise June 6, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airmen assigned to the 36th Medical Group regularly practice established response scenarios to maintain readiness during contingencies and public health emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

Andersen medical teams practice outbreak response plan

Published June 7, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airmen assigned to the 36th Medical Group regularly practice established response scenarios to maintain readiness during contingencies and public health emergencies.