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A simulated casualty is treated and ready to be evacuated during the Patriot Hook exercise. Patriot Hook, a large-scale air mobility and contingency response exercise, took place in mid May for five days. An exercise that tests the viability of coordinated security, disaster and medical response operations, it involved some 300 people who moved approximately one and one-half million pounds of cargo from separate operating locations. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Erica J. Knight)


Patriot Hook brings academic training to life

A simulated casualty is treated and ready to be evacuated during the Patriot Hook exercise. Patriot Hook, a large-scale air mobility and contingency response exercise, took place in mid May for five days. An exercise that tests the viability of coordinated security, disaster and medical response operations, it involved some 300 people who moved approximately one and one-half million pounds of cargo from separate operating locations. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Erica J. Knight)

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March Air Reserve Base Air Terminal Operations Center personnel and Reserve loadmasters from Dover Air Force Base, Del., assist U.S. Coast Guard members from Port Security Unit 311, based in Long Beach, Calif., with the upload of two Generation IV Transportable Port Security Boats, onto a C-17 Globemaster III, Jan. 11. It is the first-ever operational deployment for the newest generation of port security boats. They are being deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to provide security for the waters surrounding the base. They will be replacing Generation III boats that have been in operation for 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Crusher)
An Explorer is used to check for cavities in a routine exam. Dentist use the Explorer, along with many other tools, to ensure that they can perform a thorough examination or cleaning. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Ethan Morgan)
Tech. Sgt Julio Sandoval (center), acts out a scenario of a mock hostage situation aboard a March Air Reserve Base C-17 Globemaster III, as Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Feller (left rear), loadmaster, 701 Combat Operations Squadron, looks on. Sandoval demonstrates proper procedures Ravens are expected to apply in this type of situation. Ravens are capable of handling aircraft searches, airfield survey techniques, advanced firearms training, embassy operations, explosive ordinance awareness and anti-hijacking duties. (U.S. Air Force photos BY Staff Sgt. Megan Crusher)
Staff Sgt. Joseph Gross (left) employs defensive techniques by using a baton to deflect Tech. Sgt. Michael Hammer's (right) aggressive attack. Ravens are trained in various protective disciplines such as verbal judo and unarmed self-defense such as Krav Maga and ground fighting. (U.S. Air Force photos BY Staff Sgt. Megan Crusher)
Col. Mary Aldrian, 452d Air Mobility Wing acting commander, salutes Brig. Gen. Karl McGregor, 452 AMW commander, upon his arrival at March Air Reserve Base, Feb. 26, after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Also waiting to welcome him back are Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly, 452 AMW Command Chief, and Col. Mark Sigler, 452d Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Tina Tsui)
On May 19 & 20, 2012 , the base has scheduled, what is expected to be, its largest air show. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the highlight of the show. The U.S. Navy's Harrier also will perform. (U.S. Navy photo)
Scenes from an Afghan refugee camp show the poor living conditions residents face. Afghan police visit these camps in an effort to provide hope and assistance to these families, to help and protect these citizens as they try to survive in this war-torn land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt Ashley Norris)
Scenes from an Afghan refugee camp show the poor living conditions residents face. Afghan police visit these camps in an effort to provide hope and assistance to these families, to help and protect these citizens as they try to survive in this war-torn land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt Ashley Norris)
Scenes from an Afghan refugee camp show the poor living conditions residents face. Afghan police visit these camps in an effort to provide hope and assistance to these families, to help and protect these citizens as they try to survive in this war-torn land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt Ashley Norris)
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Blonde pauses during a typical day at the 'office.' Sergeant Blonde, 452nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, is a member of the Critical Care Aeromedical Transport Team and a full-time, civilian respiratory therapist. (Photo courtesy of TSgt. Matt Blonde)
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Blonde poses at the entrance to Hero's Highway, Balad Air Base, Iraq, where the flag is posted on the inner roof a tent so injured troops can look up and know they are in an American area when brought in on litters seeking medical treatment. Sergeant Blonde, 452nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, is a member of the Critical Care Aeromedical Transport Team and a full-time, civilian respiratory therapist. (Photo courtesy of TSgt. Matt Blonde)
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Blonde is at home in intensive care during a deployment. Sergeant Blonde, 452nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, is a member of the Critical Care Aeromedical Transport Team and a full-time, civilian respiratory therapist. (Photo courtesy of TSgt. Matt Blonde)
Senior Airman Erica J. Knight
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