Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.05.2023
U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing look out at a fleet of MC-130J Commando II aircraft flying in formation near the Ryukyu Islands, Oct. 6, 2023. Joint forces assigned to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conducted air operations and aerial drops in the South China Sea and the Luzon Strait to increase joint force interoperability and readiness, and to demonstrate......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 08.17.2023
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing removes clothing from an accident victim during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training enhances the......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 08.17.2023
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing dons full Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The functional exercise was conducted to bolster operational capability through a CBRNE mission to test the medical response and quick......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 08.17.2023
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing stands inside an abandoned factory during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were evaluated on their rapid action, decision making, and technical performance of medical interventions during the CBRNE scenario-based......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 08.17.2023
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Wing search for accident victims during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The functional exercise was conducted to bolster operational capability through a CBRNE mission to test the medical response and quick decision-making capabilities......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 08.17.2023
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing fills out a Tactical Combat Casualty Care card during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training enhances......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 08.17.2023
A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing treats the injuries of a patient involved in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training increases Special......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 08.17.2023
An accident victim awaits aid during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty scenario at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing were tested on the full spectrum of medical response capabilities using Tactical Combat Casualty Care. TCCC training enhances the skills necessary to efficiently assess and......