JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Hinton holds medical equipment.

(Photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Hinton, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron drive operator, holds medical equipment during an emergency medical technician course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 5, 2025. EMT training, which includes patient assessment, airway management, wound care, medication administration, defibrillation, and patient transport, ensures Yokota’s firefighters are fully equipped to respond to emergencies, enhancing their readiness to support warfighting operations and maintain mission success in any environment.

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