Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Russell, 100th Security Forces Squadron lead instructor, assembles an M4 carbine rifle during the Battle of the Badges competition at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 14, 2020. Held simultaneously with the fire muster, Battle of the Badges was organized to encourage camaraderie and teamwork between first-responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Daniel Garcia, 48th Medical Support Squadron records technician, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, left, Staff Sgt. Gary Willis, 48th Healthcare Operations Squadron paramedic, center, and Airman 1st Class John Saurusaitis, 48th HOS emergency services technician, run as part of the Battle of the Badges competition at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The competition included challenges like a weapons breakdown, timed donning of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear gear, and running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Saurusaitis, 48th Healthcare Operations Squadron emergency services technician, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, runs with ammunition canisters as part of the Battle of the Badges competition at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. Battle of the Badges is held to build teamwork between police, fire, and medical first-responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

U.S. Air Force Airman Johnnie Swinnie, 100th Security Forces Squadron response force member, picks up a weight made of cut firehoses during the fire muster competition at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The fire muster was held to raise fire prevention awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

Airmen from the 48th Medical Group, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, participate in a timed stretcher carry during the Battle of the Badges competition at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The Battle of the Badges was held to build cooperation and teamwork between first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Weigum, 100th Security Forces Squadron response force member, pulls a weighted sled during the fire muster competition at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The fire muster consisted of physical challenges and was held to increase fire prevention awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luis Maytorena, 100th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, fills a bucket of water during the fire muster competition at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 14, 2020. The fire muster was held to raise fire prevention awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

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Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

Published Oct. 19, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England --

The Battle of the Badges and fire muster events were held at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Oct. 8, 2020.

The Battle of the Badges consisted of timed physical events held to build teamwork and camaraderie among first responders, and the fire muster consisted of a relay of fire-related physical challenges to increase fire prevention awareness.

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Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

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