Moulage make-up magic

A U.S. Air Force Airman acts as a patient during the Expeditionary Medical Support training for exercise Immediate Response 15. Exercise IR 15 is designed to enhance regional stability, strengthen partnership capacities and improve interoperability between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Moulage make-up magic

U.S. Air Force moulage team members prepare a simulated victim during the Expeditionary Medical Support training for exercise Immediate Response 15. Exercise IR 15 is designed to enhance regional stability, strengthen partnership capacities and improve interoperability between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Moulage make-up magic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dinesh Sheonath, 86th Medical Support Squadron war reserve material inventory management NCO in charge, receives moulage effects during the Expeditionary Medical Support training for exercise Immediate Response 15. Exercise IR 15 is designed to enhance regional stability, strengthen partnership capacities and improve interoperability between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dinesh Sheonath, 86th Medical Support Squadron war reserve material inventory management NCO in charge, awaits simulated treatment for a fake injury during the Expeditionary Medical Support training for exercise Immediate Response 15. Exercise IR 15 is designed to enhance regional stability, strengthen partnership capacities and improve interoperability between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Moulage make-up magic

Published Sept. 22, 2015
By Senior Airman Austin Harvill
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

VIPAVA, Slovenia -- From bruised ankles to stomach surgery, U.S. Air Force medical moulage teams have the skills to "make-up" injuries for use in training. Using real people or manikins, the teams can apply putty, liquids, powders and props to simulate the look and feel of real internal and external injuries. Doctors can even cut open manikins during surgery to enhance their skills in a safe environment.