56 Healthcare Operations Squadron AETC (U.S. Air Force) Description: The 56th Healthcare Operations Squadron, a part of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) within the United States Air Force, specializes in providing healthcare services to the U.S. military personnel and their families. Based at Travis Air Force Base in California, this squadron is responsible for delivering a broad spectrum of medical care, including primary care, specialty care, dental care, mental health services, pharmacy, and laboratory services. The mission of the 56th Healthcare Operations Squadron is to maintain combat readiness and promote optimal health and well-being among Air Force personnel and their dependents.