Hohenfels, Germany – U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade participated in a mass casualty exercise on May 18, 2025, during Exercise Combined Resolve 25-2.

The drill featured soldier to soldier blood transfusion procedures, a critical life-saving technique used in combat zones where medical resources are limited. The method involves transferring blood directly from one soldier to another in the field.

This hands-on training was designed to improve medical readiness in realistic battlefield conditions. Soldiers operated under pressure, testing their ability to deliver emergency care swiftly and effectively.

Combined Resolve 25-2 brought together U.S. forces with allies and partner nations. Together, they refined tactics, techniques, and procedures to boost tactical proficiency and operational integration.

The exercise reinforced the importance of medical support as a core component of combat readiness. Through scenarios like these, troops gain the experience needed to respond when lives are truly on the line.

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