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Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: mass casualty event

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman provides care to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ty Hendrickson, Marine Air Control Squadron 1 Company Lima Meteorological and Oceanographic analyst forecaster, during a simulated mass casualty event as part of RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 10, 2023. During this iteration of RF-R, Airmen from across the country, as well as Marines, Soldiers and Sailors, worked together to complete multiple training exercises and integrate personnel recovery expertise from across the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

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RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: mass casualty event

U.S. Air Force Airmen act as ground security during a simulated mass casualty event as part of RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 10, 2023. Ground security Airmen were tasked with ensuring the area was clear of simulated civilians to allow the pararescuemen to complete the mission successfully. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

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RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: mass casualty event

Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen work together to remove a mannequin from a car during a simulated mass casualty event as part of RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 10, 2023. To remove the mannequin trapped inside the car, PJs had to cut out portions of the car and lift the mannequin out gently before fully being able to assess its injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

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RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: mass casualty event

A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to aid an HH-60W Jolly Green II in landing in an austere environment during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 10, 2023. During this iteration of RF-R, Airmen from across the country, as well as Marines, Soldiers and Sailors worked together to complete multiple training exercises and build joint force relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

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RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: mass casualty event

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman watches as a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom takes off during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 10, 2023. The Venom was used to exfil PJs and their additional supplies that could not fit in the HH-60W Jolly Green II that had previously left carrying two patients from a mass casualty event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

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RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: mass casualty event

Published May 19, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon
355th Wing Public Affairs

PLAYAS TRAINING CENTER, N.M. --

U.S. Air Force Airmen from across the country, as well as Marines, Soldiers and Sailors worked together during a simulated mass casualty event and built joint force relationships during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1, May 10, 2023. For this portion of the exercise, pararescuemen were required to assess a simulated car crash, lift and cut open two cars to extract three mannequins and exfil with two living victims after treating them for their injuries.