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New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Mark Rodriguez, an Airman with the 105th Airlift Wing's Medical Group, participates in combat training Oct. 5, 2024, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York. In alignment with the U.S. Air Force Medical Service's new combat medic initiative, MEDIC-X, the 105th MDG is now training to treat wounded and injured personnel in austere environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Espeut)