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Air Force SMART program sustains readiness and currency through tailored training

Maj. Daniel Nguyen, anesthesiologist, center, and Tech. Sgt. Lisette Wright, medical technician, right, observe a mock patient at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada’s Trauma Resuscitation Unit in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 24, 2022. Nguyen and Wright are both part of a cadre of Air Force instructors who are part of the Air Force’s Sustained Medical and Readiness Trained, or SMART, program, which is one of U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine’s five geographically separated units. The SMART program ensures Air Force medics receive the appropriate clinical currency to retain their readiness. (Courtesy photo)

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Mr. Scot Murphy, Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn Foster, and Col. Matthew Darling pose for a photo after Darling received his Continuous Improvement Green Belt certification at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 7, 2025.
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Participants of the Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training practice how to interact with a wingman under stress at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. Many major airlines have peer support programs which prompted the 86th Operations Group to test their own program. Data collected over the course of a year while this program is in effect will be used to see if it is beneficial to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
Participants of the Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. All participants of the training were recommended by their peers in the 86th OG to be part of the training because of their reputation of being supportive. Upon completion of the training, volunteers will be known amongst members of the 86th OG as Wingman Peers whom Airmen can talk to about life stressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bryant Roy, 86th Operations Group senior enlisted leader, performs in a mental health crisis scenario during a Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. All participants of the training were recommended by their peers in the 86th OG to be part of the training because of their reputation of being supportive. The training enhanced their skills in listening to and supporting fellow Airmen needing help with life stressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
U.S. Air Force Capt. William Hoffman, 59th Medical Wing Office of Science and Technology neurologist and aeromedical researcher assigned to Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, gives a speech during a Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. Many major airlines have peer support programs which prompted the 86th Operation Group to test the program. Data collected over the course of a year while this program is in effect will be used to see if it is beneficial to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Darrell Zaugg, 37th Airlift Squadron flight surgeon, and Capt. Krista St John, 76th Airlift Squadron pilot, conduct Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. All participants of the training were recommended by their peers in the 86th OG to be part of the training because of their reputation of being supportive. Upon completion of the training, volunteers will be known amongst members of the 86th OG as Wingman Peers whom Airmen can talk to about life stressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Megan Pope-Thieme, 86th Aerial Port Squadron flight nurse, and Amanda Snell-Nguyen, 4th Air Support Operations Group secretary, conduct Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. All participants of the training were recommended by their peers in the 86th OG to be part of the training because of their reputation of being supportive. The training enhanced their skills in listening to and supporting fellow Airmen needing help with life stressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
Participants of the Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training discuss scenarios they plan to instruct at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. All participants of the training were recommended by their peers in the 86th OG to be part of the training because of their reputation of being supportive. Upon completion of the training, volunteers will be known amongst members of the 86th OG as Wingman Peers whom Airmen can talk to about life stressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)
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