U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Army Spc. Krystal Robinson, 212th Combat Support Hospital licensed practical nurse, practices an intubation method at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019. During a joint medical training event, Soldiers and Airmen assigned throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community were able to share knowledge and skills to improve on capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Air Force Capt. David O’Brien, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, demonstrates the proper procedure for safely intubating patients at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019. Intubation involves opening a patient’s airway to insert an endotracheal tube which connects to a ventilator to assist breathing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bianca Marts, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron NCO in charge of Enroute Patient Staging mission management, provides instruction to Airmen and Soldiers for coordinating litter movements and loading litters onto a truck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Nov. 15, 2019. Movements while carrying a litter should be carefully coordinated to ensure no further injury is caused during patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Army Capt. Ernesto Gonzalez, 212th Combat Support Hospital nurse, prepares to insert a nasopharyngeal airway tube into a simulated casualty during a joint medical training event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019. The training event brought together medical personnel from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 212th CSH to improve on joint operations between Air Force and Army personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Airmen and Soldiers assigned throughout the Kaiserslautern Military Community provide medical care to a simulated casualty during a joint medical training event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019. The training event builds partnerships between sister services to improve response procedures in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Air Force Col. Alison Forsythe, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, provides opening remarks to members attending a joint medical training event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019. U.S. Army and Air Force service members from the 212th Combat Support Hospital, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and 86th AES familiarized each other with their respective processes and procedures to improve interoperability during real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

U.S. Air Force and Army medical professionals assess simulated casualties during a training event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019. The training provided an opportunity to familiarize Airmen and Soldiers with their sister service’s specific duties and capabilities which will be used to craft future training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force and Army medics train together to strengthen bonds

Published Nov. 19, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein Air Base, Germany -- U.S. Air Force and Army medics from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and 212th Combat Support Hospital attended a joint training event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2019.

The training event provided all parties involved an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their counterparts' capabilities and procedures in preparation for continued training in the future.