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Air Force Medical Service

Airmen participate in medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Published March 22, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker
15th Wing Public Affairs

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group and soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade practice patient litter carries to and from a HH-60 Black Hawk during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing’s ability to surge combat-ready forces across the theater is critical to supporting regional alliances, partnerships and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group and soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade practice patient litter carries to and from a HH-60 Black Hawk during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing’s ability to surge combat-ready forces across the theater is critical to supporting regional alliances, partnerships and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group and soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade practice patient litter carries to and from a HH-60 Black Hawk during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing trains to operate, fight and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group and soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade practice patient litter carries to and from a HH-60 Black Hawk during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing trains to operate, fight and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

A HH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade transports volunteer patients with simulated injuries during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing trains to operate, fight and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

A HH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade transports volunteer patients with simulated injuries during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing trains to operate, fight and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group and soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade practice patient litter carries to and from an HH-60 Black Hawk during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing trains to operate, fight and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group and soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade practice patient litter carries to and from an HH-60 Black Hawk during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing trains to operate, fight and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

A 15th Medical Group airman provides first aid to a volunteer with simulated injuries during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The JBRE provides realistic training in various operations, enabling our Airmen to provide distinct tools and capabilities needed for mission success in an ever-changing theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

A 15th Medical Group airman provides first aid to a volunteer with simulated injuries during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The JBRE provides realistic training in various operations, enabling our Airmen to provide distinct tools and capabilities needed for mission success in an ever-changing theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade land an HH-60 Black Hawk near the 15th Medical Group to transport volunteers with simulated injuries during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. Team Hickam trains to operate, fight, and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade land an HH-60 Black Hawk near the 15th Medical Group to transport volunteers with simulated injuries during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. Team Hickam trains to operate, fight, and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group transport volunteers with simulated injuries onto a medical bus during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing’s ability to surge combat-ready forces across the theater is critical to supporting regional alliances, partnerships and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker) — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group transport volunteers with simulated injuries onto a medical bus during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing’s ability to surge combat-ready forces across the theater is critical to supporting regional alliances, partnerships and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Image of service members training. — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Airmen assigned to the 15th Medical Group carry a volunteer with simulated injuries on a litter during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. Team Hickam trains to operate, fight, and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Image of service members training. — JBRE: medical evacuation, casualty exercise

Senior Airman Hyesung Lee, 15th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight and operational medical technician, provides first aid to a volunteer with simulated injuries during a Joint Base Readiness Exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Mar. 8, 2023. The 15th Wing trains to operate, fight and advance its capabilities through realistic training exercises designed to test and develop joint logistics, resilience and rapid strategic mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)