Medical technicians and medevac officers from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), United States Air Force (USAF), and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have completed aeromedical evacuation exercises in Guam.
The operations were part of Exercise Mobility Guardian, the fifth edition of the USAF Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) biennial exercise, focused on rapid global mobility, logistics, and Agile Combat Employment (ACE) in the Pacific region.
Exercise Mobility Guardian tests concepts and capabilities through large-scale Pacific operations, and enables the seven participating nations to strengthen relationships and enhance interoperability through multilateral activities.
During the drill, 20 aeromedical evacuation missions were flown over an 11-day period using four different aircraft. These missions transported 388 patients, including 61 requiring critical care.
Nicknamed the “ANZACS”, the medical technicians from the RNZAF completed the 20 missions on foreign forces aircraft such as a USAF C-17 Globemaster, a USAF Hercules C-130J, a Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M Atlas C.1, and a USAF C-5 Galaxy.
All eyes will be on the Indo-Pacific this summer! A supercharged Mobility Guardian will provide the airlift, refueling and ground support for our Department-Level Exercise series, which includes Resolute Force Pacific — @PACAF’s largest @usairforce contingency exercise ever! pic.twitter.com/4P54UDosUJ
— General David Allvin (@OfficialCSAF) May 12, 2025
“Mobility Guardian has fostered a sense of solidarity and mutual support among our allied and partner nations,” RAAF Mobility Guardian Detachment Commander Squadron Leader Sharon Johnson said. “This shared sense of purpose enhances the overall effectiveness of collective defence efforts, improving interoperability and strengthening trust among participating forces.”