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    U.S., Polish first responders train together for mass-casualty scenarios [Image 4 of 8]

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    Two firefighters in full protective gear and red helmets are carrying an incapacitated person (likely a simulated casualty in military-style clothing) away from a large military aircraft during what appears to be an emergency response training exercise. The scene takes place on a wet, deteriorated airfield tarmac beside the landing gear of a gray military transport aircraft. The surrounding environment includes overgrown grass, standing water, and a dilapidated structure in the background, suggesting an abandoned or decommissioned airfield used for training purposes.

    POWIDZ, POLAND

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bob Yarbrough 

    U.S. Army V Corps

    Polish military firefighters extract a U.S. Soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, roleplaying as a plane crash survivor, from the simulated wreckage of an aircraft as part of a joint U.S.-Polish (USPOL) mass casualty exercise, Sept. 2, 2026 in Powidz, Poland.The USPOL exercise, and events like it, promotes relations with our NATO partners and allies, strengthens interoperability, and supports medical readiness efforts across the European theater. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bob Yarbrough)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 14:53
    Photo ID: 9909133
    VIRIN: 260902-A-YK713-1033
    Resolution: 2400x1600
    Size: 1.86 MB
    Location: POWIDZ, PL
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    Military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a medical training exercise inside a large military aircraft (likely a C-17 or C-5). A standing soldier wearing blue medical gloves is attending to a seated soldier who has simulated wound makeup (red marks) on his face and is tagged with a triage number '26'. Several other uniformed personnel observe or participate in the background.
    A military training exercise involving simulated casualty makeup application. A soldier wearing blue latex gloves is applying simulated wound makeup (fake blood) to another soldier's face using a cotton swab. Additional soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible in the background, suggesting a mass casualty training scenario.
    The image shows the interior of a large military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules or similar cargo plane, with several military personnel lying on the cargo floor. The wide-angle perspective reveals the full length of the aircraft's cargo bay, including exposed structural elements, wiring, and tie-down tracks on the floor. Personnel in military camouflage uniforms are positioned at various points along the floor, possibly resting during transport.
    Two firefighters in full protective gear and red helmets are carrying an incapacitated person (likely a simulated casualty in military-style clothing) away from a large military aircraft during what appears to be an emergency response training exercise. The scene takes place on a wet, deteriorated airfield tarmac beside the landing gear of a gray military transport aircraft. The surrounding environment includes overgrown grass, standing water, and a dilapidated structure in the background, suggesting an abandoned or decommissioned airfield used for training purposes.
    The image depicts a joint military and civilian emergency response training exercise, likely in Poland based on the 'PSP' (Państwowa Straż Pożarna - Polish State Fire Service) markings on the firefighter's uniform. Personnel in military camouflage (OCP pattern) and a firefighter in yellow high-visibility gear are treating a simulated casualty lying on the ground. The scene involves multiple responders coordinating a medical response scenario on a grassy outdoor area.
    U.S. Army personnel are conducting a medical training exercise, with multiple soldiers in MultiCam uniforms attending to a simulated casualty lying on a litter/stretcher. The patient is wearing Army PT shorts and has simulated wound dressings applied to the lower legs. Several medics are performing assessments while one observer with a yellow vest takes notes, suggesting a graded evaluation scenario.
    Military personnel in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are loading or unloading a casualty on a litter into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The scene appears to be a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training exercise or actual casualty transport operation on a tarmac or airfield. A red cross medical bag is visible on the left side, indicating medical personnel involvement.
    A military medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter, identified as a UH-60 Black Hawk with tail number 162, is taxiing on a concrete airfield apron with its rotors spinning. The aircraft is painted in olive drab and bears a prominent red cross emblem on its fuselage, indicating its medical role. A second military aircraft is partially visible in the background to the left.

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