U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Taylor, a practical nursing specialist assigned to the 591st Hospital Center, 30th Medical Brigade, directs a simulated casualty into the Sword 26 casualty staging area at Drawsko Combat Training Center, Poland, May 12, 2026. Casualty staging areas help organize treatment, accountability and evacuation during large-scale training events.
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. Kaiden Silversmith)
| Date Taken: | 05.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 02:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9678919 |
| VIRIN: | 260512-A-IK168-1561 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 4.5 MB |
| Location: | SZCZECIN, PL |
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