Solidifying partnerships during a joint exercise

Airman 1st Class Krista Kollias, medical admin, 65th Medical Group, triages patients on the scene. Lajes Airmen teamed up their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (Photo by Lucas Silva)

Solidifying partnerships during a joint exercise

Senior Master Sgt. Robert Stuart, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, explains his plan as the incident commander with Tech. Sgt. Floydzell Kimble, 65th CES exercise evaluator, during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up with their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th

Solidifying partnerships during a joint exercise

Firefighters from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron secure a member with simulated injuries to a stretcher during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up their Portuguese counterparts and practiced emergency procedures for a possible downed aircraft prior to the upcoming Open House on Aug. 5th. (Photo by Lucas Silva)

Solidifying partnerships during a joint exercise

Dimas Martins, 65th Civil Engineer firefighter guides members away from a simulated down aircraft during a joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Members of the Portuguese Air Force along with Lajes Airmen practiced their emergency readiness skills during a downed aircraft exercise scenario prior to the upcoming Open House Aug. 5th. (Photo by Lucas Silva)

Solidifying partnerships during a joint exercise

Firefighters from the 65th Civil Engineer Squadron put out a simulated fire on an aircraft during an joint exercise at Lajes Field, July 30 2012. Lajes Airmen teamed up thier Portuguese counterparts and practiced for a worst case scenario prior to the upcoming Open House on August 5th. (Photo by Lucas Silva)

Portuguese firefighters get certified

Paulo Rocha, Portuguese Fire Academy instructor, instructs firefighters on vehicle extrication in Angra, Azores, July 19, 2012. Portuguese firefighters of the Lajes Field fire emergency services flight performed practical evaluations to be certified and recognized by the Portuguese Government as firefighters. After three years, the U.S. and Portuguese were finally able to complete the process and coordinate the training with the Portuguese Fire Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)