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. Firemen from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight were the first on scene and were tasked with putting out a fire which started in the back of the aircraft. 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. 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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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. 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

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

Published April 26, 2015
By Senior Airman Kia Atkins
379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- 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. Firemen from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight were the first on scene and were tasked with putting out a fire which started in the back of the aircraft. 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)