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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

A U.S. Airmen tightens a tourniquet on a simulated casualty portrayed by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Ayes, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron engine technician, during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. Properly applying tourniquets is one of the life-saving skills first responders master during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, as a massive hemorrhage can cause a person to bleed out in as little as three minutes if untreated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Korven Kaufman, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron aerospace medical technician, prepares a casualty for transport via ambulance during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. After triage and initial first aid is provided, medical teams practiced rapid casualty transport to enhance their ability to provide timely care during emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erika Lynum, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron aerospace medical technician, Senior Airman Broden Mann, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services driver operator, and Airman 1st Class Isaak Yackel, 378th ECES Fire and Emergency Services firefighter, load Senior Airman Camaro Dils, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron supply clerk, in an ambulance during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. After the 378th ECES Fire and Emergency Services Flight and 378th EMDS members assess each casualty and render on-scene first aid treatment, casualties are transported, by order of severity of their injuries, to an appropriate medical care facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaak Yackel, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services flight firefighter, assesses a multi-casualty rolled Humvee scene during a training exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. As one of the first rescue members to arrive on scene, it is Yackel’s duty to analyze potential hazards that need to be rendered safe before 378th ECES Fire and Emergency Services flight members can begin tending to casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Korven Kaufman, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron aerospace medical technician, tends to Airman 1st Class Price George, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, while Master Sgt. Stephanie Victor, 378th EMDS Nursing Services flight chief, evaluates Kaufman’s procedures, during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. Simulated casualties presented a Department of Defense form 1380, with mock vitals and injuries for medics to determine appropriate first aid actions in the exercise. In real-world situations, a DD form 1380 is filled out by medics and stays with the casualty through all levels of treatment to ensure continuity of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring the document on the clipboard.)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Korven Kaufman, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron aerospace medical technician, and Staff Sgt. Corben Vandermark, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services lead firefighter, evaluate Airman 1st Class Price George, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, for injuries during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. Once fires and immediate hazards are rendered safe, firefighters and medics work together to triage casualties and provide Tactical Combat Casualty Care, as well as transportation to medical facilities for further patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight and 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, treat simulated casualties during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. The two squadrons conduct exercises together to sharpen skills and build cohesion, which improves communication during real-world situations when dispatchers have less than a minute to notify the appropriate response crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight and 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, provide first aid to casualties while being evaluated by trainers, during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. The units conducted the exercise to enhance the interoperability of 378th Air Expeditionary Wing first responders by streamlining casualty care and transportation processes when responding to mass-casualty incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaak Yackel, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services firefighter, drags Airman 1st Class Colin Owens, 378th ECES Fire and Emergency Services driver operator, away from a rolled Humvee during a training exercise, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. Firefighters utilize multiple forms of carries and drags, leveraging mechanical advantage and technique, to efficiently move casualties to safety before rendering immediate life-saving measures. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW first responders conduct mass-casualty exercise

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Ayes, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron engines technician, Airman 1st Class Price George, 55th EFGS crew chief, and Senior Airman Trey Santiago, 55th EFGS weapons technician, portray casualties in a simulated Humvee rollover, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. Airmen volunteered to act as casualties with various injuries during a vehicle incident training exercise. Volunteers were given specific injuries and symptoms to display, as well as traumatic shock effects, providing first responders a realistic training experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, shakes hands with a U.S Airman from the 378th AEW after a change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri, 378th AEW commander, delivers his first remarks as commander during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1012

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, returns a salute from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1011

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, passes the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) guidon to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), 378th AEW commander, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1010

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, receives the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) guidon from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (right), 378th AEW commander, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1009

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (center left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (center right), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), incoming 378th AEW commander, stand at attention prior to the passing of the wing guidon during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1008

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, delivers his final remarks as commander during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1007

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, and Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), incoming 378th AEW commander, listen to the remarks of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1006

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, delivers his remarks as the officiating officer during the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1004

U.S. Air Force Maj. Louis Mattina, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) chaplain, delivers the invocation during the 378th AEW change of command at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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