First responders test skills during MARE

A member of the 31st Medical Group waits for another casualty to be loaded into an ambulance during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. Inspector general team members simulated a base attack to gauge first responders’ ability to react to an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

First responders test skills during MARE

A medic treats a simulated casualty of an explosion during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. Members of the 31st Medical Group were key players during the MARE and were graded on how well they were able to respond to the attack and treat patients. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

First responders test skills during MARE

A 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter assists two simulated casualties during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. During the four-day readiness exercise the inspector general team created two scenarios to test the wing’s ability to respond to major accidents including a simulated explosion and C-130 crash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

First responders test skills during MARE

A flight surgeon checks the status of a simulated explosion casualty during a major accident response exercise at Aviano Air Base June 20. To add realism to the scenario, “victims” were painted with moulage and acted as if they were in pain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

Phase inspectors keep jets flying

Senior Airman Christian Rodriguez Tanon, 31st Maintenance crew chief, secures engine parts after a post-inspection engine check June 21 at Aviano Air Base. Phase inspections require crew members to disassemble and reassemble all aircraft components to ensure they are running properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)

Phase inspectors keep jets flying

Senior Airman Steven Losada, 31st Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 21 at Aviano Air Base. During a phase inspection, Airmen from several different career fields work together to ensure the jets stay mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Windish)