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A German Red Cross ambulance crew prepares a mock patient for transport to nearby Bitburg Hospital during a basewide exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. The Threat Enhanced Emergency Readiness Exercise integrated host-nation medical teams with base responders to test joint crisis management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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Volunteers acting as patients lay on the ground near a decontamination tent during a basewide exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. The mass casualty scenario tested medical responders' ability to rapidly prioritize care under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 52nd Fighter Generation Squadron operates an airbag lift system during a crash recovery exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. A Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery team utilized the airbags to lift the aircraft and transport it after a simulated nose gear collapse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 52nd Maintenance Group inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for a mock hydrazine leak during a basewide exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. Hydrazine is a highly toxic, volatile chemical used to fuel the aircraft's emergency power unit if the main engine fails. Safely managing these hazardous scenarios hones warfighting readiness, ensuring forces remain sharp, adaptable and lethal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned the 52nd Fighter Wing participate in an active shooter exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 3, 2026. The exercise was conducted as part of the Threat Enhanced Emergency Readiness Exercise to evaluate the wing’s response capabilities and readiness during simulated emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sydney Franklin)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cheyenne Stiff 52nd Security Forces Squadron base defense operation controller, deployed from the 628th SFS at Joint Base Charleston, escorts Staff Sgt. Gabriel Mateo, assigned to the 52nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, during a mock active shooter exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 1, 2026. Mateo acted as a suspect during the Threat Enhanced Emergency Readiness Exercise scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated aircraft mishap during a basewide exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. Firefighters managed a mock aircraft nose collapse and contained a toxic hydrazine leak, testing their ability to handle complex, compounding crises. Mastering these scenarios hones warfighting readiness, ensuring forces remain sharp, adaptable and lethal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron secure an area during a basewide exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. The Threat Enhanced Emergency Readiness Exercise honed warfighting readiness, ensuring forces remain adaptable, lethal and postured to safeguard U.S. interests in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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A 52nd Security Forces Squadron Defender runs toward a simulated threat area during Threat Enhanced Emergency Readiness Exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. The response team moved through the training area carrying simulated tactical equipment and weapons while establishing security and responding to a mock drone strike scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 52nd Security Forces Squadron renders aid to a simulated casualty during a basewide exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2026. The scenario emphasized tactical casualty care and coordinated responses during a mock drone attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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