City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Published April 16, 2026 By Senior Airman James Salellas 17th Training Wing Public Affairs SAN ANGELO, Texas -- City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Keith Muncey, San Angelo Regional Airport deputy director, briefs participants prior to a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The exercise brought together military members, local agencies and civilian volunteers to strengthen interagency coordination during simulated incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Participants observe a simulated aircraft fire following a notional plane crash during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The fire was intentionally ignited as part of the training scenario to replicate real-world emergency conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise A member of the Angelo State University theatre department applies makeup to a U.S. Marine from the Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The realistic injuries were used to simulate casualties and enhance training for participating agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Firefighters apply water to a simulated aircraft fire during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The scenario tested emergency response capabilities under realistic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Emergency management personnel coordinate response efforts inside the Emergency Operations Center during a joint exercise with the City of San Angelo at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The EOC played a key role in managing communication and resource allocation throughout the scenario. (Courtesy Photo) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Emergency responders operate at the scene of a simulated mass casualty incident as an aircraft flies overhead during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The exercise integrated air and ground response elements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Emergency responders assess simulated casualties near a bus during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The exercise focused on improving response times and coordination between agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Emergency medical personnel transport a simulated casualty on a stretcher during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. Volunteers acted as victims to support a mass casualty scenario designed to improve interagency response and coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Members of a swift water rescue team conduct water operations during a joint emergency response exercise with the City of San Angelo Mathis Field, at the San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. , April 15, 2026. The exercise included multiple response environments to enhance overall readiness. (Courtesy photo) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise Emergency medical personnel load a simulated casualty into an AirMed helicopter during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. The exercise tested medical evacuation procedures and interagency communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res City of San Angelo Emergency Airport Exercise An AirMed helicopter departs after loading a simulated casualty during a joint emergency response exercise at Mathis Field, San Angelo Regional Airport, San Angelo, Texas, April 15, 2026. One participant was transported as part of the training scenario to enhance realism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Salellas) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res