Mission-ready medics: mass casualty exercise strengthens 35th FW readiness

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron begin to evacuate a crowd during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron begin to evacuate a crowd during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Practicing under pressure sharpens teamwork and resilience, ensuring Misawa remains postured to respond to emergencies without disrupting mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron begin to evacuate a crowd during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron begin to evacuate a crowd during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Practicing under pressure sharpens teamwork and resilience, ensuring Misawa remains postured to respond to emergencies without disrupting mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection and 35th Security Forces Squadron assess a simulated patient’s injuries during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection and 35th Security Forces Squadron assess a simulated patient’s injuries during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Airmen refined critical medical and coordination procedures, keeping Misawa postured to respond swiftly under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Batjer, left, and Senior Airman Jacob Millis, 35th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, evacuate a simulated patient during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Batjer, left, and Senior Airman Jacob Millis, 35th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, evacuate a simulated patient during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Airmen refined critical medical and coordination procedures, keeping Misawa postured to respond swiftly under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron strap a simulated patient to a stretcher during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron strap a simulated patient to a stretcher during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The scenario stressed all levels of emergency operations, demonstrating the 35th Fighter Wing’s speed, precision, and readiness when seconds matter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing evacuate a simulated patient during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing evacuate a simulated patient during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The scenario tested emergency procedures across both forces, sharpening the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to protect people and preserve mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group perform triage on simulated patients during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group perform triage on simulated patients during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Practicing rapid triage and evacuation validated Misawa’s readiness to respond decisively when emergencies threaten mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing lift a simulated patient into an ambulance during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing lift a simulated patient into an ambulance during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The scenario stressed all levels of emergency operations, demonstrating the 35th Fighter Wing’s speed, precision and readiness when seconds matter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron survey simulated patients during an aircraft mass casualty exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron survey simulated patients during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. By pushing Airmen to perform under realistic pressure, the 35th Fighter Wing sharpened its edge to protect both people and mission continuity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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