Keesler, Biloxi first responders participate in combined mass casualty exercise
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jonathon Leopold, 81st Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, Julian Carey, 81st CES firefighter, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Garretson, 81st CES firefighter, perform triage on U.S. Airman Jaylen Smith, 338th Training Squadron student, during a mass casualty and response exercise at the Biloxi Elks Lodge, Biloxi, Mississippi, Oct. 2, 2025. The scenario included a simulated plane crash with debris landing both on and off base in crowds of people. The exercise tested base and local civilian emergency response organizations' ability to operate in a multi-agency and multi-jurisdiction crisis situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jon Carter)