New method to transport infectious patients tested on C-17

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston and the U.S. Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center build, test and evaluate the Transport Isolation System (TIS) on a C-17 last year.

U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Bryan DuBois

The TIS is designed to provide aeromedical evacuation for patients with known or suspected exposure to a contagious and infectious disease and to protect aircraft, aircrew and support personnel.

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