USS BATAAN Pier-side Trauma Medical Training
NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 16, 2023) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Medical Department Sailors perform a simulated x-ray as part of a pier-side trauma training exercise, Feb. 16, 2023. The medical exercise was conducted as part of a Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and U.S. Fleet Forces Command-driven effort to align with and support fleet and joint requirements, and to improve deployment readiness of organic fleet medical departments. During the evolution, the ship’s medical staff participated in several medical scenarios and received real-time feedback in order to build enhanced knowledge and skillsets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darren Newell)
