Medhawks soar into action

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elisa Hammer (left), Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) commander and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Katryn Ellis, 8th OMRS public health technician, lift a mannequin during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Medical mannequins are utilized to simulate realistic injuries and train medical professionals on emergency procedures. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Medhawks soar into action

8th Medical Group personnel lift a simulated casualty on a litter during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. A patient litter is designed to safely maneuver casualties through various obstacles and hazards to safety. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaylin Velez, 8th Medical Group personnel and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Katryn Ellis, 8th Operations Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, ties an improvised splint to a simulated casualty during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Airmen are trained to be resourceful and can improvise life-saving tools and equipment in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Medhawks soar into action

Personnel from the 8th Medical Group lift a simulated casualty during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Throughout the training event, medical teams reinforced their readiness and strengthened their capabilities with practical application of emergency response tactics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Medhawks soar into action

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 8th Medical Group and 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron carry a simulated casualty on a litter during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Litter carries differ depending on the manning available, potential load, and distance needed to bring patients to safety. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Medhawks soar into action

Published Sept. 19, 2022
By Senior Airmen Shannon Braaten

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Personnel from the 8th Medical Group practiced emergency response during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Throughout the event, they provided critical care response to patients with simulated moulage injuries; demonstrating the teamwork necessary to carry out the mission while reinforcing readiness and strengthening capabilities.