Sprint 26-2: TCCC in action during mass casualty exercise

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  • 35th Fighter Wing

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) carry a simulated patient on a stretcher as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) carry a simulated patient on a stretcher as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. The exercise tested continuous operations alongside increased security measures, reinforcing the 35th FW’s ability to respond to emergencies while maintaining installation defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) carry a simulated patient on a stretcher as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) carry a simulated patient on a stretcher as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. The exercise tested continuous operations alongside increased security measures, reinforcing the 35th FW’s ability to respond to emergencies while maintaining installation defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marcus Makela, 35th Fighter wing inspection team member, walks away from an ambulance as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marcus Makela, 35th Fighter wing inspection team member, walks away from an ambulance as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. The exercise validated emergency medical decision-making under pressure, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing is bolstered by mission ready airmen prepared to respond when seconds matter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group arrive on scene to a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group arrive on scene to a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. The exercise tested command and control under simulated threat conditions, strengthening the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to operate in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Sanchez, 35th Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of financial analysis, applies a tourniquet on a simulated patient as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Sanchez, 35th Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of financial analysis, applies a tourniquet on a simulated patient as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. The exercise enhanced installation-wide coordination and decision-making, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains prepared to execute the mission at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Comptroller Squadron find a simulated patient as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Comptroller Squadron find a simulated patient as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. The exercise reinforced the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat power and respond decisively to emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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A simulated patient waits for medical care as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2.

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A simulated patient waits for medical care as part of a mass casualty exercise during Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. The exercise operated around the clock with increased security and entry control points while Airmen practiced Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Mission Ready Airmen principles to strengthen the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Sprint 26-2 confirmed critical wartime processes, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can sustain operations and protect personnel during high-threat scenarios.