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The U.S. Army adopted a new safety strap in Jan 2026 to improve patient safety and speed during medical evacuations.
In January 2026, the U.S. Army adopted a new safety strap, the SK-1189-V, developed by Oregon Army National Guard aircrews to solve a critical issue with the Vita Vertical Rescue System during medical evacuations.
The strap, designed to overcome the limitations of standard seat belts when the VRS is attached, features a Cobra buckle and fits multiple Black Hawk floor configurations, improving patient safety and reducing setup time.
After collaboration with Skedco and six months of testing at Fort Rucker, the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory certified the device for use across all MEDEVAC units.
The first operational training with the new system occurred on January 21, 2026, marking a nationwide upgrade to rescue safety and efficiency.
El Ejército de los EE. UU. adoptó una nueva correa de seguridad en enero de 2026 para mejorar la seguridad y la velocidad de los pacientes durante las evacuaciones médicas.