Joint, coalition training keeps medics ready

U.S. Army Sgt. John Tsohandaridis, flight medic, makes a note while watching a patient load during medical evacuation training Oct. 14, 2016 at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Army flight medics led the training that supported Air Force and coalition partner medical teams to enhance mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

First responders from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group carry a simulated casualty during medical evacuation training Oct. 14, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Army flight medics led Air Force first responders and coalition partner medical personnel in medical evacuation training to improve mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

U.S. Army Spec. Shane Finnegan, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crew chief, looks out the side of the aircraft while taking off from the flight line Oct. 14, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Finnegan is the crew chief responsible for the HH-60G that was used during the medical evacuation training conducted by Army flight medics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

A carry team comprised of Canadian medical personnel and Staff Sgt. Jack Ulrey, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group lab technician, strap down a simulated patient during medical evacuation training Oct. 14, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The purpose of the training was to expand mission capabilities and enhance relationships between joint and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

Medical personnel from team Canada and the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group perform a hot load during medical evacuation training Oct. 14, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The purpose of the training was to expand mission capabilities and enhance relationships between joint and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

U.S. Army Spc. Shane Finnegan, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crew chief, looks out the side of the aircraft during medical evacuation training Oct. 14, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Army flight medics led Air Force first responders and coalition partner medics in med evac training to improve mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group look inside an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prior to medical evacuation training Oct. 14, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The training gave the 386 EMDG Airmen the opportunity to “hot load” a simulated patient with the rotors running on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)