Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. Army Cpl. Kaelyn Houghton, Veterinary Readiness Activity, Joint Base Lewis-McChord animal care specialist, demonstrates to Airmen from the 92nd Medical Group and 92nd Security Forces Squadron how to intubate a dog during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. K-9 TCCC training enabled medical Airmen to provide comprehensive medical care in operational environments that include military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 92nd Medical Group practices intubating a dog on a K-9 HERO medical trainer during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. In deployed environments, when veterinary care is not immediately available, medical Airmen with K-9 TCCC training can provide critical initial care and stabilization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

From left, U.S. Army Sgt. Melody Peterson, Veterinary Readiness Activity, Joint Base Lewis-McChord animal care specialist, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Philips, 92nd Medical Group pediatric technician, practice putting an I.V. in a dog during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. The training addressed how to treat and manage K-9 injuries in a tactical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. Army Cpl. Kaelyn Houghton, Veterinary Readiness Activity, Joint Base Lewis-McChord animal care specialist, briefs phases of K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care during a K-9 TCCC training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. In deployed environments, when veterinary care is not immediately available, medical Airmen with K-9 TCCC training can provide critical initial care and stabilization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 92nd Security Forces Squadron takes notes during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. The training addressed how to treat and manage K-9 injuries in a tactical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. Army Sgt. Melody Peterson, Veterinary Readiness Activity, Joint Base Lewis-McChord animal care specialist, demonstrates how to place an I.V. in a dog during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. In deployed environments, when veterinary care is not immediately available, medical Airmen with K-9 TCCC training can provide critical initial care and stabilization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 92nd Medical Group holds an intubated K-9 HERO medical trainer during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. The training addressed how to treat and manage K-9 injuries in a tactical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. Army Cpl. Kaelyn Houghton, Veterinary Readiness Activity, Joint Base Lewis-McChord animal care specialist, demonstrates medical procedures on a dummy dog during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. In deployed environments, when veterinary care is not immediately available, medical Airmen with K-9 TCCC training can provide critical initial care and stabilization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Elizabeth Limonta, 92nd Medical Group medical technician, practices putting an I.V. in a dog during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. K-9 TCCC teaches non-veterinary working dog handlers and medics emergency care techniques to mitigate casualties in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. Army Sgt. Melody Peterson, Veterinary Readiness Activity, Joint Base Lewis-McChord animal care specialist, presents a needle before demonstrating how to place an I.V. in a dog during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. K-9 TCCC teaches non-veterinary working dog handlers and medics emergency care techniques to mitigate casualties in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Medical Group complete hands-on practice with a K-9 HERO medical trainer during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. The training addressed how to treat and manage K-9 injuries in a tactical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Morgan St Marks)

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Fairchild AFB enhances medical readiness with K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Sipos, a U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 92nd Security Forces Squadron, sits beside his military working dog handler during a K-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. Military working dogs provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas and protection of military installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley)

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