Preparation
Members of the 932nd Aeromedical
Evacuation Squadron recently accomplished
training in the air by heading southeast to Nashville, Tenn.
Airlift was provided courtesy of a
C-130 from the 908th Airlift Wing at
Maxwell, Ala.
The purpose was to help them get
additional training in their skill areas and
to show civilian first responders some
techniques that were used during Hurricane
Katrina relief, which many of the
Reservists were involved in.
Approximately 100 responders met
out at the Nashville airport with the AES
coordinators to see and feel the action.
Many of the civilians took their turns lifting
litters to understand how heavy they
actually are, and to see how long it might
take to load and unload an aircraft like
the C-130.
"We couldn't have asked for a better
weekend of training and the civilians
left with an improved understanding of
what we do, and how they can help during
disasters," said Lt. Col. Mary Jo
Abernethy.
"It was great because we could share our
experiences, so in the future we can all
function as a team to assist the public in a
time of need," said MSgt. Shane Cayson,
aeromedical technician.