Air Force officials say the 24th Air Expeditionary Group air transportable clinic, which stood up at Chakala AB, Pakistan, shortly after the devastating earthquake, is still working. The medical team—active duty and reservists—has been dealing with a host of conditions over the past few months, including upper respiratory infections, sore throats, sinus congestion and headaches, in addition to building ties with the Pakistani medical personnel. They operate a 24-hour clinic to aid US personnel supporting the earthquake relief effort.
The emphasis on speed in the Pentagon’s newly unveiled slate of acquisition reforms may come with increased near-term cost increases, analysts say. But according to U.S. defense officials, the new weapons-buying construct provides the military with enough flexibility to prevent runaway budget overruns in major programs.
