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Air Force Medical Service

U.S., Coalition Forces enhance emergency response capabilities

Published July 20, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Kevin Long
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron transfer a victim from a simulated aircraft crash to an ambulance during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long) — U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron transfer a victim from a simulated aircraft crash to an ambulance during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron rescue a victim from a simulated aircraft accident during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long) — U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities

U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron rescue a victim from a simulated aircraft accident during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron perform immediate first aid on a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long) — U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities

U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron perform immediate first aid on a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

A member of the Italian Air Force observes as U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron perform first aid on a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long) — U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities

A member of the Italian Air Force observes as U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron perform first aid on a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, and a member of the Royal Danish Air Force, tend to the wounds of a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long) — U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, and a member of the Royal Danish Air Force, tend to the wounds of a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron tend to the wounds of a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long) — U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron tend to the wounds of a victim from a simulated aircraft crash during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding of how they can communicate and operate together in the event of a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)