Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic instructs a Royal New Zealand Air Force medic on how to set up litter during a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) exercise, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Following 2-weeks of subject matter expert exchanges, the SOFME and RNZAF medics executed a CASEVAC from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medics demonstrate the equipment they use during an exchange with Royal New Zealand Air Force medics, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Exercise Teak Net provided an opportunity for both the United States and host nation to advance their interoperability and partner capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medics demonstrate how to apply a tourniquet during a medical exchange with Royal New Zealand Air Force medics, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Exercise Teak Net provided an opportunity for both the United States and host nation to advance their interoperability and partner capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic demonstrates the equipment she uses during an exchange with Royal New Zealand Air Force medics, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The main objective of the medical exchange was to work closely with RNZAF partners, share experiences and exchange tactics, training and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A Royal New Zealand Air Force medic practices operating a tourniquet during a medical exchange with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medics, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The main objective of the medical exchange was to work closely with RNZAF partners, share experiences and exchange tactics, training and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic listens to the pre-flight briefing prior to a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) exercise, April 26, 2017 at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Following 2-weeks of subject-matter expert exchanges, the SOFME and RNZAF medics executed a CASEVAC from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic instructs a Royal New Zealand Air Force medic on how to set up litter during a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) exercise, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Following 2-weeks of subject matter expert exchanges, the SOFME and RNZAF medics executed a CASEVAC from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A Royal New Zealand Air Force medic assesses a patient during a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) exercise, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medics conducted a subject-matter expert exchange with RNZAF medics during Exercise Teak Net, which culminated with a low-light, low-level CASEVAC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic instructs Royal New Zealand Air Force medics on his procedures for assessing and treating patients during a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) exercise, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The SOFME medics conducted a subject-matter expert exchange with RNZAF medics during Exercise Teak Net, which culminated with a low-light, low-level CASEVAC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

A Royal New Zealand Air Force medic treats a patient during a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) exercise, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Air Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medics conducted a subject-matter expert exchange with RNZAF medics during Exercise Teak Net, which culminated with a low-light, low-level CASEVAC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Royal New Zealand Air Force medical exchange

Published May 29, 2017
By Capt. Jessica Tait, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs
353rd Special Operations Group

RNZAF BASE WOODBOURNE, New Zealand -- A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Medical Element (SOFME) medic instructs a Royal New Zealand Air Force medic on how to set up litter during a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) exercise, April 26, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand. Following 2-weeks of subject matter expert exchanges, the SOFME and RNZAF medics executed a CASEVAC from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)