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Lt. Col. Elisa Hammer, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, performs a buddy check during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2022. Training reinforces Airmen readiness, strengthens capabilities and ensures the Wolf Pack has the ability to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt Sadie Colbert)

Lt. Col. Elisa Hammer, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, performs a buddy check during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2022. Training reinforces Airmen readiness, strengthens capabilities and ensures the Wolf Pack has the ability to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt Sadie Colbert) ()

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airmen with the 8th Medical Group practiced donning their mission oriented protective posture gear during a training event Aug. 17, 2022. Training reinforces Airmen readiness, strengthens capabilities and ensures the Wolf Pack has the ability to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north.

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