5th Medical Group and 54th Helicopter Squadron sharpen emergency response skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Olivia Hightower, 5th Medical Group (5MDG) NCOIC of education and training, applies moulage makeup to U.S. Air Force Cap. Jonathan Castillo, 5MDG pediatric nurse, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 11, 2025. Moulage is an art of special effects makeup used to replicate various disease processes or injuries for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

5th Medical Group and 54th Helicopter Squadron sharpen emergency response skills

Airmen from the 5th Medical Group (5MDG) carry a volunteer from a 54th Helicopter Squadron (54HS) UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on a stretcher at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 11, 2025. The 54HS participated in the training exercise to strengthen cross-functional teamwork between the 5MDG and flying units during high impact training beyond routine clinic operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

5th Medical Group and 54th Helicopter Squadron sharpen emergency response skills

Airmen from the 5th Medical Group assess and treat simulated injuries for a training event at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 11, 2025. The 5MDG gathered volunteers to wear moulage makeup to participate in training Airmen with assessing and treating injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

5th Medical Group and 54th Helicopter Squadron sharpen emergency response skills

Airmen from the 54th Helicopter Squadron (54HS) transport a volunteer patient to a simulated field hospital during a training event at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 11, 2025. The 54HS participated in the training exercise to enhance trust and communication between medics and aircrew during patient handoff or in-flight care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

5th Medical Group and 54th Helicopter Squadron sharpen emergency response skills

An Airman from the 5th Medical Group places a splint on a simulated broken ankle during a training event at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 11, 2025. The 5MDG holds training once a week to teach Airmen new skills and to reinforce previously taught skills such as wound recognition and treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

5th Medical Group and 54th Helicopter Squadron sharpen emergency response skills

Published June 20, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Olivia Hightower, 5th Medical Group (5MDG) NCOIC of education and training, applies moulage makeup to U.S. Air Force Cap. Jonathan Castillo, 5MDG pediatric nurse, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 11, 2025. Moulage is an art of special effects makeup used to replicate various disease processes or injuries for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)