U.S. Army Spc. James Wyman, a combat medic assigned to the 603rd Military Police Company, 109th Military Police Battalion, prepares to execute a needle decompression to the chest of the simulated casualty during the medical lane on day three of the five-day Dark Knight competition held at Ādaži Military Base, Latvia, Sept. 9, 2026. The needle decompression is a critical combat lifesaver skill used to relieve pressure caused by suspected tension pneumothorax, helping stabilize a casualty and buy valuable time until higher-level medical care is available. V Corps is the U.S. Army's only forward-deployed corps, serving as the senior tactical headquarters for Army forces in Eastern Europe to deter conflict and provide combat-ready forces alongside our NATO Allies. V Corps is operationalizing and expanding the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative with Allies, rapidly integrating emerging technologies into training and tactical plans. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Kaczur, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
| Date Taken: | 09.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.15.2026 03:35 |
| Photo ID: | 9937161 |
| VIRIN: | 260909-A-LP628-1283 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 3.08 MB |
| Location: | LV |
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