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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

A UH-60 Black Hawk crewmember signals a military working dog team to board the aircraft at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. As part of the exercise, U.S. Army veterinary doctors worked together with emergency medical responders sharing life-saving measures for MWDs in case of extreme emergencies where veterinary technicians might not be immediately available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes off during a medical evacuation exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. Phase three of the exercise involved military working dog teams and emergency medical responders taking a familiarization ride around the base. The ride was an opportunity for handlers and medical personnel to see how MWDs reacted to the change in their environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christina Hilliary, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, takes a break with her MWD during a medical evacuation exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The exercise included veterinarian clinical specialist with the 149th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support Unit; medical first responders with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and more than 15 military working dog teams from various locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Brianna Flores, Area Support Group Kuwait – Directorate of Emergency Services – K-9 Unit military working dog handler, comforts her military working dog after boarding a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. As part of the exercise, U.S. Army veterinary doctors worked with emergency medical responders sharing life-saving measures for MWDs in case of extreme emergencies where veterinary technicians might not be immediately available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adrian Magaling, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Lizzy, board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as part of medical evacuation training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The walkthrough was phase one of the exercise where teams conducted a cold load by boarding the aircraft with the engines off for their dogs to acclimate to the new environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kathyrn Malone, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD UUrska, exit a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as part of medical evacuation training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The team participated in phase two of the exercise consisting of boarding the aircraft with the engines on. The objective was to get MWDs acclimated to the noise and wind created by the helicopter’s rotating blades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

U.S. Army Spc. Manuel Paulino, Area Support Group Kuwait – Directorate of Emergency Services – K-9 Unit military working dog handler, and MWD Jerry, wait to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during medical evacuation training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. Phase three of the exercise involved military working teams boarding the aircraft and going for a familiarization ride around the base to acclimate MWDs to changes in altitude and speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

Senior Airman Jillian Zalunardo, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group medical technician, looks for an artery on military working dog Lizzy during a medical evacuation exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. As part of the exercise, U.S. Army veterinary doctors worked together with emergency medical responders sharing life-saving measures for MWDs in case of extreme emergencies where veterinary technicians might not be immediately available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

Service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy gather for a safety briefing before a K-9 medical evacuation exercise at Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The exercise included veterinarian clinical specialist’s with the 149th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support Unit; medical first responders with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and more than 15 military working dog teams from various units around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

Service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy conduct a UH-60 Black Hawk familiarization with their military working dogs at Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The walkthrough was part of an exercise where teams conducted a cold load by boarding the aircraft with the engines off for their dogs to acclimate to the new environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

Service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy offload vehicles and prepare military working dogs for a medical evacuation exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The exercise included veterinarian clinical specialist’s with the 149th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support Unit; medical first responders with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and more than 15 military working dog teams from various units around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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U.S. Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

U.S. Army Capt. Amanda Sayers, 149th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support veterinarian clinical specialist, speaks about military working dog emergency life-saving procedures at Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. As part of the exercise, U.S. Army veterinary doctors worked with emergency medical responders sharing life-saving measures for MWDs in case of extreme emergencies where veterinary technicians might not be available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Overcoming the shadow of death

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, points to scarring on his left wrist on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya attempted to commit suicide twice at a young age. He now shares his story occasionally to the public, encouraging struggling Airmen to seek help and be resilient.
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Overcoming the shadow of death

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, stares out the window of his work center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya attempted suicide twice after the death of both his parents. He now shares his story in an effort to help Airmen open up about struggles and bounce back from their challenges.
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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, holds up a picture of him and his younger brother, Thana, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya, who attempted to commit suicide twice, draws inspiration from his brother to remain resilient and encourages Airmen to open up about their struggles.
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Chileans glean valuable knowledge from AFSOUTH Airmen

Capt. William Matthews and Staff Sgt. Adam Ruiz, bio-environmental engineers from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, demonstrate how to load casualties into the Transport Isolation System during a subject matter expert exchange at the 2016 FIDAE Air and Space Trade Show in Santiago, Chile, March 29, 2016. Exchanges are conducted regularly throughout the year and involve U.S. Airmen sharing best practices and procedures to build partnerships and promote interoperability with partner-nation air forces throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman/Released)
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SD FOFI Press Brief

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon to announce the latest in his Force of the Future reforms focused on improving the quality of life for military personnelJan 28, 2016.(DoD photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
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