Issue 163 | September 2025

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Our September edition is the special military issue, bringing together news, features and other articles that showcase military contributions to special missions. We have themed features on air forces helping with disaster response, the stretchers and baskets that make combat search and rescue possible, and the varied duties of military coast guards, and we have an extra non-themed feature on the medical equipment used in air ambulances.

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In this issue

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Saving weight and lives

As the challenge continues to ensure that medical equipment is flight compatible, Rob Coppinger finds out what is suitable and validated to carry on an aircraft

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Forces of nature versus air forces

Natural disasters and emergencies can swamp the resources of civilian organizations. Ian Harbison looks at some examples where air forces can provide invaluable help

Helicopter and stretcher

Keep calm and carry them to safety

Robin Gauldie investigates the demands on the tools and equipment that military SAR and medevac teams use for carrying injured and ill patients to the security of a waiting aircraft

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Putting the Guard in Coast Guard

The AirMed&Rescue editorial team look at how state-operated military coast guards manage the complexity of the multiple roles they’re required to perform, beyond armed response and traditional search and rescue...

Presentation at Verticon

Industry voice: Your voice. Your industry. Your Industry Advisory Council

VAI is offering vertical aviation professionals the chance to be part of something that makes a difference in the industry

Vertical Aviation International

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Interview: Devoted to lifelong learning

US Air Force veteran and nurse Mariah Rosensweet has multiple specialty certifications in emergency, pediatric, trauma, flight, and critical care. She tells Mandy Langfield about the importance of education and...

Mandy Langfield

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Interview: Jolly Green II

Rum Morgan, Sikorsky Business Development Lead for the HH-60W Jolly Green II, tells Mandy Langfield about the advantages of and ongoing improvements to the Jolly Green II that elevate it...

Mandy Langfield

Helicopter landing/or taking off

Provider profile: Rescue Coordination Centre Münster

Oliver Cuenca speaks to the Bundeswehr about their work flying emergency response missions across Germany in response to missing persons, medical emergencies, and major disasters