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.
Air Force depots are not typically meant for quick repair jobs, but during Operation Epic Fury, the service moved some of its stateside heavy maintenance capability forward to fix battle-damaged aircraft closer to the fight.
