89th Surgical Operations Squadron

• Prestigious Assignment: The 89th Surgical Operations Squadron (89th MDOS), based at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, supports the 89th Airlift Wing, which provides airlift for the President, Vice President, senior military leaders, and other dignitaries. • Presidential Support: The squadron plays a vital role in ensuring the health and readiness of personnel supporting Air Force One and other special air missions. • Highly Specialized Staff: The unit is staffed by surgeons, nurses, and medical technicians with expertise in emergency, trauma, and surgical care, prepared for rapid deployment or response. • Critical Patient Movement: The squadron is integral to the En Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS), which stabilizes and transfers patients during aeromedical evacuations. • High Readiness: Members of the 89th MDOS maintain high levels of training and readiness for contingency missions, including disaster response and wartime operations. • Medical Innovations: The squadron is known for incorporating advanced surgical techniques and technologies to support both routine and emergency operations. • COVID-19 Response: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the squadron played a critical role in supporting public health measures, testing, vaccination, and continuity of presidential and national mission support. • Support for Distinguished Visitors: The staff provides medical support for heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and VIPs visiting the National Capital Region. • Joint Operations: The 89th MDOS often works alongside other military branches and federal agencies to ensure comprehensive care and mission success. • Decorated History: The squadron and its predecessors have received numerous awards for outstanding medical service, reflecting a long legacy of excellence and commitment to mission readiness.