Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo promotes a medically ready force
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nancy Lacy, 81st Healthcare Operations Squadron pediatric clinic flight commander, and Tech. Sgt. Crystal Abad, 81st HCOS cardiology noncommissioned officer in charge, observe an expeditionary medical equipment demonstration performed by Capt. Kynzee Watson, 81st HCOS emergency room nurse during the 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)