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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Esther Crane, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, searches through a medical kit during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. 

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Esther Crane, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, searches through a medical kit during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. 

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