RAF Lakenheath, NHS strengthen emergency communication
Col. Lee Williames, 48th Medical Group commander, speaks to members of the U.K. National Health Service, 48th MDG and other first responders during an emergency management orientation and crosstalk event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 15. The event’s purpose was to provide an opportunity for the attending agencies to discuss the procedures used during major or minor incidents, such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks and car accidents. Members of the U.K. National Health Service, 48th Fighter Wing Medical Group and other first responders discuss major or minor incident scenarios during an emergency management orientation and crosstalk event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 15. The EM orientation and crosstalk was the first part of a three-step plan with the final portion being a functional exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nunez)