U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general,
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, B... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general,
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, B... More
Adam Bowens, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil
Adam Bowens, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, gives a safety brief while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, 2015. The ... More
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, center, a native of
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, center, a native of Beebe, Ark., assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, puts on a survival suit before conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendo... More
Senior Airman Jacob Davidson, a native of Cleveland,
Senior Airman Jacob Davidson, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, ... More
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, behind, assists Airman
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, behind, assists Airman 1st Class Jammie Garcia, front, as he puts on a survival suit before conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alas... More
Wesley Stegmaier, left, and Airman 1st Class Anthony
Wesley Stegmaier, left, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, practice evacuating a simulated victim while conducting cold water and ice rescue trai... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander, First Coast Guard District, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, ... More
Senior Airman Jacob Davidson, a firefighter from Cleveland,
Senior Airman Jacob Davidson, a firefighter from Cleveland, Ohio, assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, signals that he has positive control of a throw bag while participating in cold water and ice res... More
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, right, assists Airman
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, right, assists Airman 1st Class Jammie Garcia, as he puts on a survival suit before conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec.... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander, First Coast Guard District, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, ... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters, assigned to the 673rd
U.S. Air Force firefighters, assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, evacuate a simulated victim utilizing an inflatable raft while conducting cold water and ice-rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-R... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, right,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, right, recovers a simulated victim played by Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, left, while conducting cold water and ice-rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-R... More
A U.S. Coast Guardsman assigned to an ice rescue team
A U.S. Coast Guardsman assigned to an ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, rescues a simulated casualty from Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vt. February 17, 2017. The Coast Guardsmen trained using ... More
Wesley Stegmaier, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd
Wesley Stegmaier, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, breaks through the ice of frigid lake while attempting to pull himself to safety during cold water and ice rescue training at Joint... More
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, right, a firefighter
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, right, a firefighter from Tehachapi, Calif., assists Lt. Col. Joseph Cook, the squadron commander of the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, adjust his survival suit while conducti... More
Adam Bowens, right, demonstrates how to create a rope
Adam Bowens, right, demonstrates how to create a rope anchor utilizing the frozen lake surface to fellow firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, while conducting cold water and ice rescue tr... More
Lt. Col. Joseph Cook, the squadron commander of the
Lt. Col. Joseph Cook, the squadron commander of the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, tosses a throw bag to firefighters in a frigid lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
Firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron,
Firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, gather on a frozen lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, 2015. The training ta... More
Firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron,
Firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, leave a frozen lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, 2015. The training taugh... More
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, right, recovers a simulated
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, right, recovers a simulated victim played by Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, De... More
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, left, and Senior Airman
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, left, and Senior Airman Jacob Davidson, both firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, pull a recovery rope while conducting cold water and ice rescue training ... More
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, reacts to a frigid lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, A... More
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to an ice rescue team
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to an ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, rescue a simulated casualty from Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vt. February 17, 2017. The Coast Guardsmen trained using var... More
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, utilizes rope from a throw bag to pull himself from a frigid lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue trai... More
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, left, a native of Beebe,
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, left, a native of Beebe, Ark., assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, digs a hole while constructing a rope anchor during cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base... More
A member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team observes
A member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team observes as U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, pulls a simulated casualty from Lake Champlain during a training miss... More
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to an ice rescue team
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to an ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, rescue a simulated casualty from Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vt. February 17, 2017. The Coast Guardsmen trained using var... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team participate
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team participate in training on Lake Champlain at Coast Guard Station Burlington, Burlington, Vt., February 17, 2017. The Coast Guardsmen trained using various techniq... More
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, left, and Wesley Stegmaier,
Airman 1st Class Pearson Sloan, left, and Wesley Stegmaier, firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, lower an inflatable raft while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base... More
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a firefighter from
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a firefighter from Tehachapi, Calif., assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, smiles for a photograph while participating in cold water and ice rescue training at Joint... More
Airmen 1st Class Taylor Savett, left, and Anthony Wingfield,
Airmen 1st Class Taylor Savett, left, and Anthony Wingfield, right, assist Jammie Garcia, as he puts on a survival suit before conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, A... More
Adam Bowens, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil
Adam Bowens, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, demonstrates the functionality of his survival suit while administering cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
Lt. Col. Joseph Cook, the squadron commander of the
Lt. Col. Joseph Cook, the squadron commander of the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, simulates a victim signaling for help while participating in cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard... More
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a firefighter from
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a firefighter from Tehachapi, Calif., assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala... More
Airman 1st Class Jammie Garcia recovers a simulated
Airman 1st Class Jammie Garcia recovers a simulated victim played by Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, while conducting cold water and ice-rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, ... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters, assigned to the 673rd
U.S. Air Force firefighters, assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, evacuate a simulated victim utilizing an inflatable raft while conducting cold water and ice-rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-R... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, left, adjutant
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, left, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, and U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, center, commander, First Coast Guard District, observe as a member of the U.S.... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, center left,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, center left, commander, First Coast Guard District, is briefed by Coast Guardsmen assigned to an ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, Burlington, Vt. Febr... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team participate
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team participate in training on Lake Champlain at Coast Guard Station Burlington, Burlington, Vt., February 17, 2017. The Coast Guardsmen trained using various techniq... More
Adam Bowens, right, demonstrates how to create a rope
Adam Bowens, right, demonstrates how to create a rope anchor utilizing the frozen lake surface to fellow firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, while conducting cold water and ice rescue tr... More
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, pulls himself from a frigid lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general,
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, B... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general,
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, B... More
Adam Bowens, bottom left, demonstrates how to create
Adam Bowens, bottom left, demonstrates how to create a rope anchor utilizing the frozen lake surface to fellow firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, while conducting cold water and ice res... More
Airman 1st Class Jammie Garcia, right, assists Airman
Airman 1st Class Jammie Garcia, right, assists Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield as he puts on a survival suit before conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, D... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team and
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, pull a simulated casualty from Lake Champlain during a training mission at Coa... More
Lt. Col. Joseph Cook, the squadron commander of the
Lt. Col. Joseph Cook, the squadron commander of the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, participates in cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, 2015. The training taug... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander, First Coast Guard District, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, ... More
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, right, a firefighter
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, right, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, enters a frigid lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardso... More
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a native of Tehachapi,
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a native of Tehachapi, Calif., creates a rope anchor utilizing the frozen lake surface while conducting cold water and ice-rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ... More
Airmen 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, left, and Jammie
Airmen 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, left, and Jammie Garcia, firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, don survival suits before conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base El... More
Firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron enter a frigid lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, 2015. The training taught ... More
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a native of Tehachapi,
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, a native of Tehachapi, Calif., demonstrates a rope anchor utilizing the frozen lake surface while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander, First Coast Guard District, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, ... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander, First Coast Guard District, acts as simulated casualty and is rescued by a member of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, ... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team participate
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard ice rescue team participate in training on Lake Champlain at Coast Guard Station Burlington, Burlington, Vt., February 17, 2017. The Coast Guardsmen trained using various techniq... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron listen to instructions while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, 2015. Th... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron watch a practical demonstration while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20,... More
Airmen 1st Class Branden Sherwood, right, and Pearson
Airmen 1st Class Branden Sherwood, right, and Pearson Sloan, firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, practice creating a rope anchor utilizing the frozen lake surface while conducting cold w... More
Wesley Stegmaier, left, and Master Sgt. Daniel Blair,
Wesley Stegmaier, left, and Master Sgt. Daniel Blair, firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, practice creating a rope anchor utilizing the frozen lake surface while conducting cold water an... More
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned
Airman 1st Class Anthony Wingfield, a firefighter assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, smiles for a photograph while participating in cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander, First Coast Guard District, climbs off an ice rescue shuttle board at Coast Guard Station Burlington, Burlington, Vt., February 17, 2017. Poulin acted as a s... More
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, foreground, and Wesley
Airman 1st Class Taylor Savett, foreground, and Wesley Stegmaier, firefighters assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron, anchor rope lines while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base ... More
A U.S. Coast Guardsman assigned to an ice rescue team
A U.S. Coast Guardsman assigned to an ice rescue team at Coast Guard Station Burlington, rescues a simulated casualty from Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vt. February 17, 2017. The Coast Guardsmen trained utiliz... More
Senior Airman Jacob Davidson, right, recovers a simulated
Senior Airman Jacob Davidson, right, recovers a simulated victim played by Wesley Stegmaier, while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 20, 2015. The tr... More
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, bottom, a native
Airman 1st Class Branden Sherwood, bottom, a native of Tehachapi, Calif., assigned to the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron, swims in a frigid lake while conducting cold water and ice rescue training at Joint Base E... More