Andrew Aycock

In command of the only US military global aeromedical evacuation command and control center in the world. Led a staff of 15 officer and enlisted medical personnel managing the movement of patients via military fixed wing aircraft into and out of every continent on earth. Responsible for 15,000 patient movements annually with a 100% survival rate using global logistics air assets owned and operated by the US Air force in addition to coalition forces to include NATO aircraft and personnel.

This assignment included the evacuation of 29,000 patients related to the Kabul evacuation in 2021, and the evacuation of 900 bioinfected patients during the Covid Pandemic.

Chief of Clinical operations for USTRANSCOM's Theater Patient Movement Requirement Center- Americas. Commanded a staff of 22 Joint-service nurses, medical technicians and administration officers to receive, administratively clear and initiate the movement of military members and family members via fixed wing aircraft into and out of North America and South America. This assignment also involved Humanitarian support deployments to Puerto Rico for Hurricanes Maria, Harvey and Irma for on the ground clearing and evacuations of injured and ill civilians.

• Led operational readiness initiatives for medical personnel, enhancing overall mission effectiveness.
• Oversaw daily flight operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Coordinated training programs to improve skills and performance of medical staff.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined logistics and reduced turnaround times.
• Commanded a staff of 16 Nurses, medical techs and admin staff careing for 4 thousand Active duty Air Force and Joint forces and their families

• Led 26 nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast paced joint-service 24/7 Emergency Department.
• Developed and implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and address complex patient needs.
• Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in clinical settings.

Clinical Operations Chief for USTRANSCOM's Global Patient Movement Requirement Center. Responsible management and clearing of US and Coalition Active duty, reserve and NATO forces into and out of every theater on Earth. Led a staff of 30 Officer and enlisted medical staff for a 24/7/365 operation. this assignment involved 2 Combat support deployments in support of Operation Enduring and Iraqi freedom missions.

• Led 44 nursing and admin staff in Anchorage's busiest emergency Department wile also doing bedside trauma nursing
• Directed training programs for new nursing personnel.
• Streamlined patient admission processes, improving operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to refine treatment protocols and guidelines.

• Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care during aeromedical evacuations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
• Operated and maintained various medical equipment, ensuring readiness for immediate deployment.
• Educated and trained junior flight nurses on emergency protocols and patient care techniques.
• This assignment included a deployment on September 11th 2001 to New York and Washington DC in support of the terrorist attacks.
• This assignment included 4 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan over 3 years flying AE operations ISO operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

• Led staff of 86 nurses, techs and admin staff for the US military's only level one trauma emergency department at the time.
• Implemented evidence-based protocols to optimize nursing practices and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration to streamline patient care processes and reduce wait times.
• During this assignment i trained for and became a CCATT(Critical Care Air Transport Team nurse) with 6 humanitarian sorties in 2 years.