Exercise tests Kadena's first responders

Kadena firefighters tighten a simulated patient’s litter straps before putting her into an ambulance for transportation to the hospital during an emergency management exercise at Marek Park on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. The exercise was designed to test Kadena's Airmen on their ability to survive and operate in a multitude of scenarios in order to prepare them for real world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Exercise tests Kadena's first responders

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gregory Braker, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron assistant NCO in charge, treats a simulated patient during the emergency management exercise at Marek Park on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. The exercise allowed Airmen to hone their capabilities in case of a real-world crisis situation in their region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Exercise tests Kadena's first responders

Kadena firefighters transport a simulated patient to a safe area during the emergency management exercise at Marek Park on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. The exercise was designed to test, train and evaluate the base's ability to respond to crisis situations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Exercise tests Kadena's first responders

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Torries, 18th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, checks a simulated patient’s blood pressure during the emergency management exercise at Marek Park on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. The exercise gave Airmen an opportunity to practice their readiness skills and prepare for real world contingencies in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Exercise tests Kadena's first responders

Kadena Fire trucks arrive at the scene of a simulated explosion during the emergency management exercise at Marek Park on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. The exercise is conducted at least once a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Exercise tests Kadena's first responders

A simulated patient lies on the ground during an emergency management exercise at Marek Park on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. Approximately 20 18th Medical Group members participated in the exercise as simulated patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Morber, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician tries cardiac massage to a simulated critical patient during an emergency management exercise at Marek Park on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. The exercise was designed to test Kadena's Airmen on their ability to survive and operate in a multitude of scenarios in order to prepare them for real world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Exercise tests Kadena's first responders

Published Nov. 26, 2013