3rd Medical Group Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

The 3rd Medical Group, stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base (now Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson), Alaska, has a distinguished history of providing medical support to U.S. Air Force personnel and their families in the Arctic region. Activated in 1948, the unit played a crucial role in supporting air operations during the Cold War, ensuring the readiness and health of aircrews and base personnel. Over the decades, the group has expanded its mission to include comprehensive healthcare, aeromedical evacuation, and humanitarian assistance in response to emergencies and natural disasters across the Pacific and Arctic. Today, the 3rd Medical Group continues to uphold its legacy of excellence, serving as a vital component of U.S. military readiness in the Far North.