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Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skill Rodeo promotes a medically ready force

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  • By Kemberly Groue
  • 81st Training Wing

The 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo was held at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the 

A woman in military uniform hangs an IV bag.

Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo promotes a medically ready force

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Zabala, 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron clinical nurse, provides a Belmont rapid infusion demonstration during the 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A group of women stand around a mannequin with expeditionary medical equipment on display.

Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo promotes a medically ready force

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nancy Lacy, 81st Healthcare Operations Squadron pediatric clinic flight commander, and Tech. Sgt. Crystal Abad, 81st HCOS cardiology noncommissioned officer in charge, observe an expeditionary medical equipment demonstration performed by Capt. Kynzee Watson, 81st HCOS emergency room nurse during the 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A pair of hands work together to insert a needle into a mannequin's chest.

Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo promotes a medically ready force

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Potvin, 81st Healthcare Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, and Maj. Lele Ruud, 403rd Wing infection control officer in charge, participate in a needle decompression demonstration during the 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Two ladies wrap a gauze around a mannequin's head while two other ladies watch.

Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo promotes a medically ready force

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 81st Medical Group provide an eye trauma demonstration during the 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A woman holds a respiratory demonstration on a mannequin while two ladies watch.

Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo promotes a medically ready force

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cassandra Waibel, 81st Healthcare Operations Squadron respiratory therapist, provides respiratory technique demonstrations to Shaneika Brinkley and Janella Johnson, 81st HCOS registered nurses, during the 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A woman in a military uniform speaks to a group of people standing next to an IV stand.

Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo promotes a medically ready force

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jacqueline Hufziger, 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron clinical nurse, provides a Belmont rapid infusion demonstration during the 81st Medical Group Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program Skills Rodeo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 26, 2025. The event allowed the opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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opportunity for all members of the 81st MDG to meet category 1 and category 2 training requirements to support Defense Health Agency's enforcement of a medically ready force.