ABRAHAM LINCOLN CAPITAL AIRPORT --
SPRINGFIELD, IL. - The 183d Medical Group demonstrated its readiness and capability to deploy in support of United States Air Force and Department of Defense global objectives during a comprehensive exercise held May 3, 2025.
The exercise, conducted at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, tested the group’s ability to rapidly mobilize, respond to emergent threats, and provide critical medical support in a simulated deployment environment. Scenarios included responding to mass casualty events, operating in chemically contested environments, and maintaining mission-essential medical operations under challenging conditions.
Airmen from the 183d Medical Group donned full Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear, simulating response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. The exercise required participants to perform medical triage, casualty evacuation, and decontamination procedures, all while maintaining operational security and communication protocols.
The event is part of a broader commitment by the Illinois Air National Guard’s 183d Wing to maintain a high level of operational readiness. Previous exercises, such as Exercise HYDRA STRIKE, have similarly focused on preparing Airmen for operations in degraded and contested environments, reinforcing the unit’s capability to deploy and sustain medical operations under adverse conditions.
By conducting these rigorous readiness exercises, the 183d Medical Group continues to demonstrate its ability to support national defense objectives and respond to global challenges with professionalism and expertise. (Photos by US Air National Guard Senior Airman Danielle Dillard)