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  • Laughlin firefighters tackle aircraft burn simulation

    Training plays a large part in the life of 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters. Whether it's in the classroom studying tactics, preparing equipment, or visiting the simulators to train against actual fire, the experience gained in practice helps save lives in real-world emergencies.

  • When Seconds Matter: Kirtland deploys state-of-the-art wildfire sensors

    Imagine being notified of a wildfire at first spark – before it could expand, blanket the sky with smoke, and ravage acres of wilderness.  At Kirtland Air Force Base, this scenario is no longer a distant dream but a groundbreaking reality, as cutting-edge wildfire detection sensors were installed on

  • Military working dog handlers hone emergency care skills

    U.S. Air Force military working dog handlers assigned to the 502nd Air Base Wing treated canine medical training manikins during pre-deployment emergency veterinary care skills training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 15, 2024.

  • New Mexico National Guard helps rescue flood victims

    ROSWELL, N.M. - The New Mexico National Guard, working with county and state agencies responding to extreme flooding in and around Roswell, has rescued over 300 people.Over 75 New Mexico National Guard members remained on the ground Tuesday for this mission. After the flooding, the Guardsmen

  • DOD remains engaged in hurricane response, recovery efforts

    The Defense Department continues to be engaged with interagency partners in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House, state and local governments, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

  • Mission Ready: Rapid flu-shot POD

    From October 9 to 11, 2024, the 56th Medical Group at Luke Air Force Base conducted a point of dispensing exercise to provide flu vaccinations to Airmen, aiming to enhance health readiness. The team set up the vaccination site in just over an hour and administered over 2,800 doses, achieving a 67%