Med Hawks Suit up for Decon

Airmen of the In Place Patient Decontamination Team, 8th Medical Group, guide a mock contaminated victim to medical care during a routine training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. Decon training ensures the 8th MDG is ready and proficient at responding to potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

Med Hawks Suit up for Decon

A mock casualty patient waits to be decontaminated by the 8th Medical Group In Place Patient Decontamination Team during a routine training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. Decontamination training ensures the 8th MDG is ready and proficient at responding to potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

Med Hawks Suit up for Decon

A mock contaminated patient is decontaminated by the 8th Medical Group In Place Patient Decontamination Team during a routine training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. These trainings ensure the 8th MDG is ready and proficient at responding to potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

Med Hawks Suit up for Decon

Sponges are used by the Medical Group In Place Patient Decontamination Team during a routine training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. Decontamination training ensures the 8th MDG is ready and proficient at responding to potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

Med Hawks Suit up for Decon

Airmen of the In Place Patient Decon Team, 8th Medical Group, perform buddy checks on their toxicological protective suit during routine training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. The protective suit paired with a powered air purifying respirator keeps IPPD members safe as they work to decontaminate potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

Med Hawks Suit up for Decon

Published Feb. 15, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airmen of the In Place Patient Decontamination Team, 8th Medical Group, guide a mock contaminated victim to medical care during a routine training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. Decon training ensures the 8th MDG is ready and proficient at responding to potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)