Whiteman holds MARE

A firefighter from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron makes adjustments to his gear prior to engaging with a simulated aircraft fire during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8, 2016. The exercise is conducted to test readiness and response times in case of a major accident. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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Whiteman holds MARE

Firefighters from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron move their fire engine into position to extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8, 2016. Firefighters and other emergency response personnel conducted the MARE to prepare for any mishaps that may occur in real-world situations. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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Whiteman holds MARE

A firefighter from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron makes adjustments to his gear prior to engaging with a simulated aircraft fire during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8, 2016. The exercise is conducted to test readiness and response times in case of a major accident. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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Whiteman holds MARE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Katelyn Potts, an aerospacial medical technician assigned to the 509th Medical Operations Squadron, applies medical aid to a simulated aircraft accident victim during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8, 2016. Firefighters and other emergency response personnel conducted the MARE to prepare for any mishaps that may occur in real-world situations. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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Whiteman holds MARE

A firefighter from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron escorts a simulated wounded Airman from a simulated crash site during a major accident response exercise (MARE)at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8, 2016. During a MARE all simulated medical injuries and victims are treated as real by firefighters and medical Airmen adding the importance of urgency to the training. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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Whiteman holds MARE

Members of Team Whiteman work together to aid a simulated aircraft accident victim during a major accident response exercise (MARE), at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8, 2016. During a MARE all simulated medical injuries and victims are treated as real by firefighters and medical Airmen adding the importance of urgency to the training. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

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Whiteman holds MARE

Published June 13, 2016
By Senior Airman Jovan Banks
509th BombWing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A firefighter from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron makes adjustments to his gear prior to engaging with a simulated aircraft fire during a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 8, 2016. The exercise is conducted to test readiness and response times in case of a major accident. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)