About this Unit
The 413th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, assigned to the 413th Wing at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The squadron's primary mission is to provide medical support, including the staging and movement of patients, during aeromedical evacuation operations. Activated in the early 2000s, the 413th ASTS has participated in numerous training exercises and supported operations both in the United States and abroad. Through its dedicated medical personnel, the unit plays a critical role in ensuring the health and safe transport of wounded or ill service members during contingency and humanitarian missions.
Historical Facts
• Origins: The 413th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) was originally constituted as part of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, with its roots tracing back to the Cold War era.
• Mission: The primary mission of the 413th ASTS is to provide medical support, patient staging, and aeromedical evacuation for injured personnel during military operations and humanitarian missions.
• Location: The 413th ASTS is based at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, serving as a key medical unit within the Air Force Reserve Command.
• Deployment History: Members of the 413th ASTS have been deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, providing critical medical care in combat zones.
• Humanitarian Missions: The unit has participated in several humanitarian relief missions, offering medical assistance during natural disasters and emergencies both domestically and abroad.
• Training: The squadron regularly conducts joint training exercises with other branches of the military to maintain readiness for rapid deployment and patient care under austere conditions.
• Medical Innovation: The 413th ASTS has been recognized for implementing advanced patient movement techniques, including the use of en route critical care teams during aeromedical evacuations.
• Support to NASA: Members of the 413th ASTS have supported NASA operations by providing medical staging and evacuation capabilities during space shuttle launches and landings.
• Community Engagement: The unit is active in community outreach, participating in health fairs, school programs, and veteran support activities in the Warner Robins area.
• Awards and Recognition: The 413th ASTS has received multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for its exemplary service and dedication to mission accomplishment.
