U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

Personnel from the 51st Medical Group, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion and Republic of Korea Armed Forces Trauma Center (AFTC) pose for a group photo after the joint trauma training event at the AFTC, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The training event allowed the 51st MDG, 3-2 GSAB and AFTC to train treating trauma patients jointly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

51st Medical Group personnel and Republic of Korea Armed Forces Trauma Center (AFTC) personnel debrief after the joint trauma training event at the AFTC, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The 51st MDG and AFTC personnel discussed obstacles encountered during the training event and how the teams can improve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

Republic of Korea Armed Forces Trauma Center (AFTC) personnel defibrillate Kwang Pil Pak, 51st Medical Group warrior medicine clinic administrator and simulated trauma patient, at the AFTC, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The patient was a victim of multiple stab wounds and was medically evacuated to the center from Osan Air Base, where the simulated emergency originated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Mongia, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion flight paramedic, left, Spc. Noah Quevedo 32nd GSAB crew chief, and Republic of Korea Armed Forces Trauma Center (AFTC) personnel unload U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Szymanski, simulated trauma patient from a HH-60M Black Hawk, onto the helipad at the ROK AFTC, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The 3-2 GSAB personnel worked directly with the 51st Medical Group and ROK AFTC to transport the patient from Osan Air Base to the ROK AFTC for further treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Mongia, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion flight paramedic, prepares for landing with a simulated trauma patient at the Republic of Korea Armed Forces Trauma Center, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The 3-2 GSAB personnel worked directly with the 51st Medical Group and ROK AFTC to transport the simulated patient to the ROK AFTC from Osan Air Base, ROK for further treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Mongia, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion flight paramedic, prepares a sodium chloride injection for a simulated trauma patient while in flight to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces Trauma Center, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The training enabled U.S. and ROK service members to strengthen interoperability while responding to emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

U.S. Army Spc. Noah Quevedo, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion crew chief, left, and Staff Sgt. Michael Mongia, 32nd GSAB flight paramedic, right, load U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maria Szymanski, 51st Medical Group urgent care flight chief and simulated trauma patient, into a HH-60M BlackHawk at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. After loading, the patient was transported to the ROK Armed Forces Trauma Center for further treatment. The training enabled U.S. and ROK service members to strengthen interoperability while responding to emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Haigood, 51st Medical Group (MDG) diagnostic imaging flight chief, takes X-rays of Kwang Pil Pak, 51st MDG warrior medicine clinic administrator and simulated trauma patient, at the urgent care on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The medics prepare daily for any contingencies if and when they occur, with the foremost priority being “ready to fight tonight.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Medical Group (MDG) cut the shirt off of Kwang Pil Pak, 51st MDG warrior medicine clinic administrator and simulated trauma patient, at the urgent care on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. This training event enabled the Airmen to apply life-saving training to a variety of real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Medical Group (MDG) unload Kwang Pil Pak, 51st MDG warrior medicine clinic administrator and simulated trauma patient, from the back of an ambulance at the urgent care facility on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The training event tested the Airmen’s ability to quickly transport patients from the field to the urgent care facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yanill Pierna Rodriguez, 51st Medical Group (MDG) emergency medical technician, delivers oxygen to Kwang Pil Pak, 51st MDG warrior medicine clinic administrator and simulated trauma patient, in the back of an ambulance enroute to urgent care on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. Pierna Rodriguez treated the simulated patient who was a victim of multiple stab wounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Medical Group (MDG) administer first aid to simulated trauma patients at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. This training event tested the Airmen’s ability to locate and treat injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bernice Torres and Staff Sgt. Iszell Burth, 51st Medical Group (MDG) emergency medical technicians, administer first aid to Master Sgt. Maria Szymanski, 51st MDG urgent care flight chief and simulated trauma patient at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. This training event simulated an emergency call, testing the medics response time and ability to provide life-saving aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. and ROK Medical train for trauma

Published March 2, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Personnel from the 51st Medical Group, 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion and Republic of Korea Armed Forces Trauma Center (AFTC) pose for a group photo after the joint trauma training event at the AFTC, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2023. The training event allowed the 51st MDG, 3-2 GSAB and AFTC to train treating trauma patients jointly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)