SOF medical element strengthen capabilities in exercises
Staff Sgt. Andrew Thompson, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron SOF medical element, participates in a joint exercise with 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 18, 2018. Some real-world responsibilities for SOFME include ensuring the health and wellbeing of all operational members, conducting casualty evacuations and providing medical expertise and advice to commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)