U.S. Air Force Capt. Alma Boyles (right) of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Capt. Alma Boyles (right) of the 182nd Airlift Wing poses with her family after returning home as a volunteer escort guardian on the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Dow... More
Artificial blood is seen spattered on the floor after
Artificial blood is seen spattered on the floor after simulated aircraft crash victims prepared for a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was us... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Owens (left), a
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Owens (left), a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, reviews triage procedures with his department's Airmen before a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., Apri... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Connell of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Connell of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria I... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran and his Honor Flight guardian
A U.S. armed forces veteran and his Honor Flight guardian return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. Amer... More
Members of the Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd
Members of the Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd Airlift Wing and other service members give a warm welcome to U.S. armed forces veterans as they return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at ... More
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for his
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for his role during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash with ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma Boyles (in yellow) of the 182nd Airlift Wing escorts her veteran after the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Internati... More
A simulated aircraft crash victim displays her artificial
A simulated aircraft crash victim displays her artificial open fracture before a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an airc... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Henry of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Henry of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. Armed Forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria In... More
State of Illinois MCFR 3 Michael Bachman, a firefighter
State of Illinois MCFR 3 Michael Bachman, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, gives an interview to local media after a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Henry of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Henry of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. armed forces veteran escorted by Capt. Alma Boyles after their return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Ge... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma Boyles (in yellow) of the 182nd Airlift Wing escorts her veteran after the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Internati... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman, a firefighter
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, rescues a simulated aircraft crash victim during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinoi... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives an embrace from
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives an embrace from a supporter after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., Ju... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tara Giddens of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tara Giddens of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Inte... More
Volunteer actors simulate aircraft crash victims during
Volunteer actors simulate aircraft crash victims during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash with 50 casu... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran and her Honor Flight guardian
A U.S. armed forces veteran and her Honor Flight guardian return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. Amer... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma Boyles (in yellow) of the 182nd Airlift Wing escorts her veteran after the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Internati... More
Exercise evaluation team members (wearing orange) watch
Exercise evaluation team members (wearing orange) watch as first responders rescue simulated victims during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercule... More
Simulated aircraft crash victims prepare for their
Simulated aircraft crash victims prepare for their roles during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash with... More
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for his
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for his role during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash with ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma Boyles (in yellow) of the 182nd Airlift Wing poses with her veteran after the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intern... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eve Wasche of the 182nd Airlift
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eve Wasche of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. Armed Forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria Inte... More
Member of the Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd Airlift
Member of the Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd Airlift Wing and other service members salute a U.S. armed forces veteran as he makes his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen.... More
A simulated aircraft crash victim's face is painted
A simulated aircraft crash victim's face is painted to look burned during preparation for a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imit... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a handshake after
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a handshake after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. Amer... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tara Giddens greets a U.S.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tara Giddens greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peori... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman (left) and Airman
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman (left) and Airman 1st Class Hassen Drissi, both firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, rescue a simulated aircraft crash victim during a mass-casualty exercis... More
State of Illinois MCFR 3 Michael Bachman, a firefighter
State of Illinois MCFR 3 Michael Bachman, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, runs the incident command center during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air ... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a handshake after
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a handshake after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. Amer... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma Boyles (in yellow) of the 182nd Airlift Wing poses with her veteran after the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intern... More
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron begin the rescue of simulated aircraft crash victims during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Her... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman, a firefighter
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, rescues a simulated aircraft crash victim during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinoi... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Paver, a firefighter
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Paver, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, evaluates causalities during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National... More
A young girl greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after
A young girl greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. Amer... More
U.S. armed forces veterans and Honor Flight guardians
U.S. armed forces veterans and Honor Flight guardians receive a warm welcome from the Central Illinois community after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing ... More
A firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron
A firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron performs triage on a simulated aircraft crash victim during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 He... More
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron coordinate triage during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircra... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Webb, a firefighter
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Webb, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, gives an interview to local media after a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air Nat... More
U.S. Air Force Col. William Robertson (left), commander
U.S. Air Force Col. William Robertson (left), commander of the 182nd Airlift Wing, initates a salute to U.S. armed forces veterans as they return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. ... More
A simulated aircraft crash victim examines a casualty
A simulated aircraft crash victim examines a casualty dummy before a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash w... More
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron leave the crash site of a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraf... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Owens (right), a
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Owens (right), a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, reviews triage procedures with his department's Airmen before a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., Apr... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran is greeted by members of
A U.S. armed forces veteran is greeted by members of the 182nd Airlift Wing after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peor... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Connell greets a
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Connell greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Pe... More
A U.S. armed forces veterans and Honor Flight guardians
A U.S. armed forces veterans and Honor Flight guardians walk a gauntlet of celebration after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airpo... More
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for her
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for her role during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash with ... More
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron leave the crash site of a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraf... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Henry of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Henry of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Inter... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran is greeted by members of
A U.S. armed forces veteran is greeted by members of the 182nd Airlift Wing after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peori... More
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for his
A simulated aircraft crash victim prepares for his role during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash with ... More
U.S. Armed Forces veterans return home from the inaugural
U.S. Armed Forces veterans return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. American war veterans and their... More
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron arrive at the scene of a simulated aircraft crash during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercul... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a hug after returning
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a hug after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. American w... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Johnson (left) and
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Johnson (left) and Airman Conner Pardieck, both firefighters with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, triage a simulated aircraft crash victim during a mass-casualty exercise in... More
U.S. Air Force Airman Ryan Taylor, a firefighter with
U.S. Air Force Airman Ryan Taylor, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, surveys the crash site during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-... More
A member of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. armed
A member of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Il... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ronald Crouch of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ronald Crouch of the 182nd Airlift Wing greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after her return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria Intern... More
A young girl greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after
A young girl greets a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. Amer... More
Simulated aircraft crash victims prepare for their
Simulated aircraft crash victims prepare for their roles during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules was used to imitate an aircraft crash with... More
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a warm welcome
A U.S. armed forces veteran receives a warm welcome after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. A... More
A young girl salutes a U.S. armed forces veteran after
A young girl salutes a U.S. armed forces veteran after his return home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria, Ill., June 4, 2013. Ame... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma
U.S. Air Force Capt. and Honor Flight guardian Alma Boyles (left) of the 182nd Airlift Wing embraces her father, a U.S. armed forces veteran, after returning home from the inaugural Greater Peoria Honor Flight ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman, a firefighter
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil Seaman, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, comforts a simulated aircraft crash victim while a rescue helicopter lands during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria,... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Webb, a firefighter
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Webb, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, surveys the crash site during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guar... More
State of Illinois MCFR 2 John Kautz, a firefighter
State of Illinois MCFR 2 John Kautz, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, is seen during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Owens, a firefighter
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Owens, a firefighter with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, acts as the fire ground commander during a mass-casualty exercise in Peoria, Ill., April 12, 2014. An Illinois Air ... More