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U.S. Army Maj. Shane Blanch (right), a critical care nurse assigned to the 30th Medical Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, treats a simulated casualty during the Sword 26 casualty staging unit exercise at Drawsko Combat Training Center, Poland, May 12, 2026. A casualty staging unit provides temporary care, holding and stabilization for wounded patients awaiting aeromedical evacuation. It serves as a bridge between frontline combat care and higher-level treatment facilities.
Although NATO allied medical practitioners commonly use a CSU, the U.S. Army has not previously trained with the use of a CSU during medical missions. During Sword 26, 30th Med Bde is practicing this innovation to gain lessons learned during a simulated LSCO flight as well as enhance interoperability with NATO medical allies. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kadence Connors)
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 02:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9678899 |
| VIRIN: | 260512-A-IR446-1001 |
| Resolution: | 4290x2860 |
| Size: | 2.75 MB |
| Location: | PL |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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