59th Medical Wing

• The 59th Medical Wing is based at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. • It was established on December 1, 1994, as part of the U.S. Air Force Medical Service. • The wing provides medical, dental, and nursing services to military personnel and their families. • One of the wing's primary missions is to train medical professionals for deployment in combat zones. • During the Gulf War in 1991, medical personnel from the 59th Medical Wing were deployed to provide care to injured troops. • In 2007, the wing played a key role in treating victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. • The 59th Medical Wing also conducts research in areas such as trauma care, infectious diseases, and aerospace medicine. • In 2016, the wing received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its exceptional performance in medical support missions. • Several medical breakthroughs have been made by researchers at the 59th Medical Wing, including advancements in prosthetics and telemedicine. • The wing is known for its innovative approaches to medical care, such as using virtual reality to help patients manage pain.