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NEWS | April 18, 2025

Seconds Matter: Active Shooter Exercise Puts Airmen to the Test

By Senior Airman Mikaela Smith 633 Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The exercise tested rapid casualty evacuation, coordination with emergency services, and the ability to provide timely medical care under pressure. The scenario incorporated threat engagement and mass casualty care, enhancing installation preparedness. Medical personnel assessed and stabilized injuries as part of their emergency response training, while escorts ensured secure and efficient extractions of simulated injured personnel. Airmen swiftly secured the hospital and neutralized simulated hostile threats. Throughout the exercise, service members were evaluated on communication procedures, evacuation protocols, and triage operations in high-stress, dynamic conditions.