Dimas Martins, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter explains his evacuation procedure plan with Tech. Sgt. Floydzell Kimble, 65th CES exercise evaluator, during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen and their Portuguese partner’s exercised solidarity as they put into practice emergency procedures for a downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Firefighters from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron put out a simulated fire on an aircraft during an joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up thier Portuguese counterparts and practiced for a worst case scenario prior to the upcoming Open House on August 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Dimas Martins, 65th Civil Engineer firefighter guides members away from a simulated down aircraft during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Members of the Portuguese Air Force along with Lajes Airmen practiced their emergency readiness skills during a downed aircraft exercise scenario prior to the upcoming Open House Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Dimas Martins, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, guides Senior Airman John Carroll, 65th Communication Squadron away from a simulated down aircraft to a safe area during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Firefighters from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron secure a member with simulated injuries to a stretcher during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Airman 1st Class Krista Kollias, medical admin, 65th Medical Group, triages patients on the scene. Lajes Airmen teamed up their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Portuguese and U.S. medics triage people with simulated injuries during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen and their Portuguese partner’s exercised solidarity as they put into practice emergency procedures for a downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Portuguese Air Force Lt. Marta Sousa, Air Base 4 medic, checks simulated patient for broken bones during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Members of the Portuguese Air Force along with Lajes Airmen practiced their emergency readiness skills during a downed aircraft exercise prior to the upcoming Open House Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Newman, 65th Communication Squadron, receives medical attention for a simulated neck injury during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Solidifying partnerships during a joint exercise

Senior Master Sgt. Robert Stuart, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, explains his plan as the incident commander with Tech. Sgt. Floydzell Kimble, 65th CES exercise evaluator, during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up with their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th

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Staff Sgt. Joshua Vanhorn, 65th Medical Group discusses medical procedures in the event of a down aircraft with Portuguese Air Force Capt. Rui Almeida during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)

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Portuguese and U.S. Airmen team up for MASCAL exercise

Published July 31, 2012

Solidifying partnerships during a joint exercise