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    109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron tests emergency medical preparedness during Patriot 26 [Image 5 of 7]

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    A civilian instructor wearing an 'OPK9' t-shirt addresses a group of military personnel in MultiCam/OCP uniforms outdoors. The group appears to be receiving a briefing or instruction, with some personnel seated and others standing attentively. A female U.S. Army officer with a rank insignia visible on her uniform is among those listening.

    WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    08.22.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Christa Ross 

    165th Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 109th Aerial Evacuation Squadron, Minnesota Air National Guard, participate in a briefing from an instructor with the Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin during Patriot 26, Aug. 22, 2026, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. Patriot 26, an Air National Guard-hosted exercise taking place at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, brings together approximately 1,000 Airmen and Soldiers from National Guard units across 35 states, along with federal, state and local agencies, to enhance domestic response readiness and interagency coordination during large-scale emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Christa Ross)

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    Date Taken: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 08.28.2026 13:44
    Photo ID: 9895438
    VIRIN: 260822-Z-QV252-3042
    Resolution: 5744x3730
    Size: 2.57 MB
    Location: WISCONSIN, US
    Web Views: 11
    Downloads: 2

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    A large group photo of military personnel in camouflage uniforms standing in the back rows, with civilian handlers wearing matching olive green 'OPK9' t-shirts kneeling in the front row alongside several dogs. The setting appears to be a military installation or airfield, with what appears to be a vintage aircraft visible in the background. This appears to be an Operation K9 (OPK9) event or training program connecting military members with service or therapy dogs.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a medical training exercise in an indoor facility. Two soldiers in the foreground are working on a training mannequin/dummy on the floor, while a third soldier observes from behind. A civilian or medical staff member in scrubs stands in the background observing the exercise.
    A military personnel member wearing an olive drab t-shirt and multicam/OCP pattern pants is attending to a military working dog (black in color) outdoors. He is applying what appears to be a bandage or gauze to the dog while a tactical medical kit is open nearby. The setting appears to be a military installation during daylight hours.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are carrying a black bag together across a grassy area outside a brick building. A third service member in the background carries additional gear, while a civilian in a green shirt observes and appears to be photographing the activity. The scene appears to be a training exercise or equipment movement drill at a military installation.
    A civilian instructor wearing an 'OPK9' t-shirt addresses a group of military personnel in MultiCam/OCP uniforms outdoors. The group appears to be receiving a briefing or instruction, with some personnel seated and others standing attentively. A female U.S. Army officer with a rank insignia visible on her uniform is among those listening.
    A U.S. Air Force service member named Bussie, wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, is seated and examining what appears to be a red medical or tactical pouch. He has a Kenwood KMC-41 speaker-microphone clipped to his chest, indicating active radio communication capability. The background shows a sign partially reading 'Camp Williams' and various equipment.
    A person wearing military camouflage (OCP/MultiCam pattern) uniform is applying or adjusting an orange bandage/wrap on what appears to be a dark-furred animal, likely a military working dog. Medical supplies including a blue glove, rolled bandages, and other items are visible nearby. This appears to be a veterinary or field medical treatment scenario.

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