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First responders put to the test during MARE

Members from the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, responds to an F-22 Raptor crash during the Major Accident Response Exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec 15, 2017. Medical personnel were evaluated on protocol procedures involving injured, wounded and deceased service members. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)
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First responders put to the test during MARE

Tech Sgt. Charles Piccolomini, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, explosive ordnance disposal, logistics section chief, observers the scene of an F-22 Raptor crash during the base-wide Major Accident Response Exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 15, 2017. EOD is trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)
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Master Sgt. Michael Obrien, the incident commander assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, discusses a quick reference checklist with first responders during a major accident response exercise, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 25, 2017. The 386th AEW held the MARE to evaluate its effectiveness at mitigating the effects of a major accident on the operations tempo of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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Master Sgt. Lance Moore (right), a 386th Air Expeditionary Wing weapons safety manager, runs down a checklist during a major accident response exercise Thursday May 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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Airmen, host nation partner in MARE

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department escort a patient down from a wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Major Accident Recovery Exercise April 26, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The exercise focused on mission assurance of command and control, interoperability, and how the wing and host nation function together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Airmen, host nation partner in MARE

Members of 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department strap a patient safely into a spinal board during a Major Accident Recovery Exercise April 26, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and host nation responders participated in the exercise to test their ability to respond to a major accident, which focused on mission assurance of command and control, interoperability, and how the wing and host nation function together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Airmen, host nation partner in MARE

A member from the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron inserts an IV site into a patient during a Major Accident Recovery Exercise April 26, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and host nation worked together to respond to a simulated crisis. There were approximately 95 wing and 22 host nation participants ranging from security forces, command and control, fire department, and medical personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Airmen, host nation partner in MARE

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and host nation emergency responders transport a patient into an ambulance during a Major Accident Recovery Exercise April 26, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Members of the wing and host nation worked alongside to respond to a simulated major accident to practice how they function together. Practicing for various emergency scenarios allows response agencies the opportunity to be prepared and mitigate potential issues to save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Airmen, host nation partner in MARE

Tech Sgt. Justin Sanderson, volunteer, prepares a simulated wound for a Major Accident Recovery Exercise April 26, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The base held a MARE to practice the emergency management, fire, and emergency services response to a simulated KC-135 Stratotanker mishap on the airfield. The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s emergency responders worked alongside host nation participants to ensure seamless operations, especially during a crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Airmen, host nation partner in MARE

An Airman from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department escorts out a patient from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Major Accident Recovery Exercise April 26, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Emergency responders to include Airmen from security forces, command and control, fire department, and medical, were put into action to aid and recover personnel during a simulated KC-135 Stratotanker mishap. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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380th AEW conducts major accident response exercise

Staff Sgt. Charles, a 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team member, inspects a mock-collapsed F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during a major accident response exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 5, 2016. A major accident response exercise or MARE is designed to test a wing’s ability to respond to a variety of different events that could be disastrous to the installation and negatively impact the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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380th AEW conducts major accident response exercise

Crash recovery team members assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, uncoil air pressure hoses as part of the recovery of a mock-collapsed F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during a major accident response exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 5, 2016. A major accident response exercise or MARE is designed to test a wing’s ability to respond to a variety of different events that could be disastrous to the installation and negatively impact the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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380th AEW conducts major accident response exercise

Senior Airman Gregory, a 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team member, checks multiple air pressure dials as part of a mock-aircraft recovery during a major accident response exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 5, 2016. This particular exercise consisted of multiple agencies from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing responding to a mock-ground emergency when an aircraft’s nose landing gear collapsed upon landing, causing the jet to veer off the runway and collide with a government vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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380th AEW conducts major accident response exercise

Senior Master Sgt. Bradley, left, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Inspector General Office director of operations, discusses the concept of casualty triage with Maj. Russel, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group chief of aerospace medicine, during a major accident response exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 5, 2016. The 380th AEW IG Office began planning for the MARE several months prior to the exercise to ensure the 380th meets annual requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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Airmen, Qatari partners hone skills during MARE

Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Crashed, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery Team inflate airbags under the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Major Accident Response Exercise, April 22, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXG CDDAR team is responsible for recovering aircraft and clearing the debris of crashed aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The MARE, which is a mission assurance exercise is required by all Department of Defense Bases on an annual cycle, ensures that personnel are properly trained and proficient at responding to incidents or threats in the event of a real world occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Airmen, Qatari partners hone skills during MARE

U.S. and Qatari first responders load a simulated victim into an ambulance during a Major Accident Response Exercise, April 22, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MARE showcased how host nation and U.S. military work together in an emergency response event. The MARE, which is a mission assurance exercise is required by all Department of Defense Bases on an annual cycle, ensures that personnel are properly trained and proficient at responding to incidents or threats in the event of a real world occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Airmen, Qatari partners hone skills during MARE

Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group unload patients from an ambulatory bus during a Major Accident Response Exercise, April 22, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MARE, which is a mission assurance exercise is required by all Department of Defense Bases on an annual cycle, ensures that personnel are properly trained and proficient at responding to incidents or threats in the event of a real world occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Airmen, Qatari partners hone skills during MARE

U.S. and Qatari first responders triage patients during a Major Accident Response Exercise, April 22, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MARE showcased how host nation and U.S. military work together in an emergency response event. The MARE, which is a mission assurance exercise is required by all Department of Defense Bases on an annual cycle, ensures that personnel are properly trained and proficient at responding to incidents or threats in the event of a real world occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Airmen, Qatari partners hone skills during MARE

U.S. and Qatar Emiri Air Force firefighters tend to simulated victims of major aircraft accident on a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Major Accident Response Exercise, April 22, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The simulated patients were moved from the aircraft to a triage area where medical response teams categorize patients and transitioned them to higher levels of care. The MARE, which is a mission assurance exercise is required by all Department of Defense Bases on an annual cycle, ensures that personnel are properly trained and proficient at responding to incidents or threats in the event of a real world occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Airmen, Qatari partners hone skills during MARE

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated aircraft accident during a Major Accident Response Exercise, April 22, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MARE, which is a mission assurance exercise is required by all Department of Defense Bases on an annual cycle, ensures that personnel are properly trained and proficient at responding to incidents or threats in the event of a real world occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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