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    US, Angolan military medical professionals strengthen interoperability through subject matter expert exchange [Image 3 of 10]

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    Two individuals are standing indoors in what appears to be a dimly lit facility or building. One person is wearing a U.S. Army camouflage uniform and appears to be gesturing or pointing, while the second person is dressed in civilian athletic wear. Their shadows are cast prominently on the wall behind them.

    LUANDA, ANGOLA

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk 

    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

    U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Koo, a combat medic with the 915th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment, 313th Hospital Center, 2nd Medical Brigade, leads a class on aeromedical evacuation as part of a subject-matter-expert exchange between U.S. Army Reserve medical professionals and Angolan Armed Forces during the Angola Medical Readiness Exercise at Hospital Militar Principal, Luanda, Angola, Sept. 8, 2026. The exchange focused on sharing medical knowledge, discussing trauma care practices and procedures, and strengthening interoperability between U.S. and Angolan military health professionals. The Angola MEDREX enhanced the medical readiness and capabilities of U.S. and Angolan military medical personnel. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) planned and executed the MEDREX, which brought 10 U.S. Army Reserve medical professionals together with Angolan counterparts for clinical collaboration and subject-matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 10:46
    Photo ID: 9921076
    VIRIN: 260908-A-PI656-2005
    Resolution: 3360x1888
    Size: 1.79 MB
    Location: LUANDA, AO
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    The image shows military personnel in camouflage uniforms attending what appears to be a briefing or presentation in a dimly lit room. At least two prominent figures are visible in the foreground, one wearing a patch that reads 'Angola Exército' (Angola Army), suggesting a multinational military gathering or joint exercise. The low lighting and focused expressions suggest a formal military setting.
    A soldier in US Army camouflage uniform is presenting a briefing, pointing at a projected slide showing equipment images. The slide title references 'MEDEVAC MIMS System/Configuration' with Portuguese subtitle 'Plataforma de Evacuação Aeromédica do Exército dos EUA' (US Army Aeromedical Evacuation Platform). A second individual in civilian clothing stands in the background observing the presentation.
    Two individuals are standing indoors in what appears to be a dimly lit facility or building. One person is wearing a U.S. Army camouflage uniform and appears to be gesturing or pointing, while the second person is dressed in civilian athletic wear. Their shadows are cast prominently on the wall behind them.
    The image shows several individuals seated in what appears to be a meeting or briefing setting. The foreground subject is a bald man wearing a white medical coat labeled 'Enfermeiro' (Portuguese for 'Nurse') with a military medical insignia patch on the sleeve and a blue lanyard. Behind him, a person in military camouflage uniform is visible, suggesting a mixed civilian-military medical context.
    A group of military personnel in various camouflage uniforms are seated in what appears to be an auditorium or briefing room, attending a presentation or meeting. The audience includes individuals wearing different camouflage patterns, suggesting a multinational or joint military gathering. Civilians are also visible in the background rows.
    Two military personnel wearing Angolan Armed Forces camouflage uniforms are seated, appearing to attend a briefing or formal event. The foreground individual is a male wearing glasses with visible 'ANGOLA' shoulder patch, a unit patch on the sleeve, and an identification badge on the chest. A female soldier wearing glasses is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is standing in what appears to be a classroom or briefing room. The soldier's name tape reads 'KOO' and displays a Staff Sergeant rank insignia along with a '2nd Infantry Division' shoulder sleeve insignia. A second soldier is visible seated in the background.
    A group of military personnel from at least two different armed forces are gathered in what appears to be a briefing or meeting room. The group includes soldiers in US Army MultiCam/OCP uniforms and others in a distinct camouflage pattern, along with a civilian and a person in a white coat. They appear to be engaged in a discussion or presentation, with a projection screen visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier with the name tape 'KOO' and rank of Staff Sergeant stands in front of a building identified as 'Hospital Militar Principal' with a partial text reading 'IS'. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a U.S. Army tape, a unit patch on the left sleeve (appears to be 2nd Infantry Division), and a rank insignia. In the background, another military figure in a different camouflage uniform is visible near the building entrance.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'SMITH' poses for a photo in an outdoor setting. He is wearing the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform and displays the rank of Sergeant on his chest. The background shows a European-style building and other military personnel.

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