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A U.S. Airman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Element peels off an occlusive dressing from a simulated sucking chest wound on a practice mannequin while training Emirati servicemembers on tactical combat casualty care fundamentals in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 11, 2025. TCCC is divided into three phases: care under fire, tactical field care, and tactical evacuation care, with the acronym MARCH, massive hemorrhage, airway, respirations, circulation, head injury/hypothermia, used to guide treatment priorities. The goal is to provide the best possible care in a combat environment while ensuring the safety of both the medical provider and the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)
PHOTO BY:
Master Sgt. James Cason
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NIKON Z 6_2
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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28/10
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1/160
ISO
1600
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