Medical Airmen stay trained to respond effectively

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittney Nelson, a medical technician with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron, pushes a needle into beef ribs simulating a patient's intercostal cartilage at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2022. The lungs of a patient sit behind the ribs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)

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Medical Airmen stay trained to respond effectively

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittney Nelson, a medical technician with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron, uses beef ribs to simulate puncturing a patient's intercostal cartilage at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2022. The 379th EMDSS held a training exercise where medical airmen would rotate through different stations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)

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Medical Airmen stay trained to respond effectively

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, study the use of an Individual First Aid Kit during a training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2022. Frequent training ensures airmen are prepared to effectively respond to situations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)

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Medical Airmen stay trained to respond effectively

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Porter, a clinical nurse with the 379th Expeditionary Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, explains parts of an Individual First Aid Kit during a training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2022. The IFAK contains a tourniquet, shears, and other medical equipment to rapidly treat injuries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)

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Medical Airmen stay trained to respond effectively

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Porter, a clinical nurse with the 379th Expeditionary Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, explains aspects of the Individual First Aid Kit during a training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2022. The IFAK is meant to be carried and used by one person. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)

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Medical Airmen stay trained to respond effectively

Members of the U.S. Air Force 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron simulate the treatment of lung injuries at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2022. Beef ribs were used to simulate the ribs of a human patient. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)

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Medical Airmen stay trained to respond effectively

Published Sept. 23, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar --

Members of the U.S. Air Force 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron held a multi-activity training event at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2022. The training event allowed airmen to hone their skills in a number of different ways. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis)