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    The image shows personnel in light blue uniforms carrying a person on a stretcher across a grassy area, consistent with a medical emergency drill or training exercise. Multiple individuals in matching uniforms are actively participating in the casualty transport. Observers in military/police uniforms are visible in the background watching the exercise.

    LEGAZPI, PHILIPPINES

    04.23.2014

    Photo by Spc. Taylor Whitaker 

    Exercise Balikatan       

    Students practice carrying simulated victims April 24 during a first responder training course in Legazpi City, Albay province, Philippines. The course is part of Exercise Balikatan, an annual bilateral training exercise and humanitarian assistance engagement between members of the Philippine and U.S. armed forces that focuses on improving interoperability and strengthening the partnership of the two allied countries. “Working with the local police is a privilege,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon Price, a civil affairs medic. “It’s good to know the training we are conducting could help save lives someday.” (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Taylor Whitaker/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.23.2014
    Date Posted: 04.28.2014 06:20
    Photo ID: 1280296
    VIRIN: 140424-G-JJ143-236
    Resolution: 3696x2250
    Size: 4.36 MB
    Location: LEGAZPI, PH
    Hometown: LEGAZPI, ALB, PH
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    A training exercise appears to be taking place in a classroom setting in the Philippines, where two individuals wearing 'PULIS' (Filipino police) shirts are demonstrating a two-person casualty carry technique on a third person. A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) observes and applauds the demonstration. The setting suggests a joint U.S.-Philippine police or military training session.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are demonstrating a first aid or casualty care technique on a person lying on a stretcher or mat on grass. A large group of individuals wearing light blue 'PULIS' t-shirts and navy shorts — indicating Philippine National Police (PNP) trainees — observe the demonstration. This appears to be a joint military training or humanitarian assistance exercise between U.S. Army personnel and Philippine law enforcement.
    A U.S. Army soldier is instructing or observing members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), identified by 'PULIS' on their shirts, during a medical/first aid training exercise. The trainees are practicing litter/stretcher casualty transport techniques with a simulated patient lying on an orange stretcher secured with colored straps. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area near a building, likely a Philippine police or military facility.
    The image shows personnel in light blue uniforms carrying a person on a stretcher across a grassy area, consistent with a medical emergency drill or training exercise. Multiple individuals in matching uniforms are actively participating in the casualty transport. Observers in military/police uniforms are visible in the background watching the exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is demonstrating or practicing a first aid or medical technique on a seated individual wearing a blue t-shirt and navy shorts. The soldier appears to be performing the Heimlich maneuver or a similar emergency response procedure, with arms wrapped around the seated person from behind. A third person in a blue shirt is observing from the lower left of the frame.
    A US Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is observing and supervising Filipino police officers ('PULIS') during what appears to be a first aid or combat casualty care training exercise. One officer is lying on the ground simulating a casualty while two others practice medical response techniques. This appears to be a joint training or capacity-building exercise between US military personnel and Philippine National Police.
    A U.S. Army Airborne soldier in ACU camouflage uniform is assisting Filipino police officers (identified by 'PULIS' shirts) in transferring a patient on a stretcher or gurney. The scene appears to be a joint medical training exercise or humanitarian assistance operation between U.S. military personnel and Philippine law enforcement. A photographer in military uniform documents the event in the background.
    The image shows a joint medical training exercise involving Philippine National Police (PULIS) officers and U.S. Army soldiers. A person is lying on the ground receiving simulated first aid treatment, with a PULIS officer wearing latex gloves attending to the casualty while a U.S. soldier identified by name tape 'PRICE' assists nearby. Additional personnel in the background suggest this is a coordinated multi-participant training scenario.
    A military officer in digital camouflage uniform is handing an envelope labeled 'LIGAO CR' to a police officer wearing a blue uniform with a provincial police office patch. The ceremony appears to be taking place indoors, with multiple uniformed police personnel standing in formation in the background. This appears to be an official document or award presentation ceremony.

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