Aug. 20, 2025
From Thermometers to Ventilators: 78th BMETs help save Airmen lives, from Robins to front line
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —
Amid the beeping monitors and the hurried footsteps of medical personnel, a team of unsung heroes ensures the 78th Medical Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, can deliver critical care: the 78th Healthcare Operations Squadron Biomedical Equipment Technicians. These technicians work behind the scenes to keep every piece of medical equipment, from basic thermometers to sophisticated ventilators, fully functional and ready where split second decisions make all the difference in patient care.