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Always Ready: 86 AES trains transporting tactics

May 11, 2017
by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Senior Airman Luke Walter, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, prepares to board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a patient movement exercise May 4 on Ramstein. The 86 AES practiced transporting simulated patients on a KC-135 because most participants were relatively unfamiliar with the airframe. Practicing on unfamiliar airframes ensures that personnel are competent to transport patients no matter what airframe is available at the time.
Capt. Jeana Angulo, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, wears her squadron patch during a patient movement exercise May 4 on Ramstein. The 86 AES practiced transporting simulated patients in a realistic setting, ensuring that they are prepared to perform real-world aeromedical evacuation at a moment’s notice.
Staff Sgt. Shaina Buller, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, takes notes during a preflight briefing for a patient movement exercise May 4 on Ramstein. The 86 AES practiced transporting simulated patients in a realistic setting, ensuring that they are prepared to perform real-world aeromedical evacuation at a moment’s notice.
Staff Sgts. Dustin Alford, right, and Shaina Buller, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technicians, prepare to board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a patient movement exercise May 4 on Ramstein. The 86 AES practiced transporting simulated patients on a KC-135 because most participants were relatively unfamiliar with the airframe. Practicing on unfamiliar airframes ensures that personnel are competent to transport patients no matter what airframe is available at the time.
Members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron lift a mannequin onto a high deck patient loading platform during a patient movement exercise May 4 on Ramstein.
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