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22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

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  • By Senior Airman Amelio Brown
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in the Battle of the Bulls competition April 17, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Participants were broken into four-man teams and competed in events such as navigation, tactical combat casualty care, tent building, and more.

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron work together to attach a tarp to their tent during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. The event culminated with a tent-building competition in which each team had to construct a tent in the fastest time possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron work together to attach a tarp to their tent during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. The event culminated with a tent-building competition in which each team had to construct a tent in the fastest time possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Senior Airman Atichai Kaewdarunee, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, and Senior Airman Jason Hurd, 22nd CES electrical systems technician, deliberate on using an epinephrine injector in a simulated medical emergency during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. As part of the competition, Airmen were given different medical scenarios to test their knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Senior Airman Atichai Kaewdarunee, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, and Senior Airman Jason Hurd, 22nd CES electrical systems technician, deliberate on using an epinephrine injector in a simulated medical emergency during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. As part of the competition, Airmen were given different medical scenarios to test their knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron map out coordinates during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Teams started the event by mapping their routes to different stations as part of the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron map out coordinates during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Teams started the event by mapping their routes to different stations as part of the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron race to their respective containers for the tent-building challenge during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Each team required every member to touch the container before they could begin constructing their tents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron race to their respective containers for the tent-building challenge during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Each team required every member to touch the container before they could begin constructing their tents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a simulated post-action reconnaisance (PAR) sweep during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. The teams suited up in mission-oriented protective posture gear to perform the PAR sweeps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a simulated post-action reconnaisance (PAR) sweep during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. The teams suited up in mission-oriented protective posture gear to perform the PAR sweeps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Tech. Sgt. Kyle Graber, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, assembles an M4 carbine during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Each team participated in a challenge that consisted of disassembling, assembling, loading and clearing a rifle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Tech. Sgt. Kyle Graber, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, assembles an M4 carbine during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Each team participated in a challenge that consisted of disassembling, assembling, loading and clearing a rifle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron apply a chest seal to a dummy during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Teams worked together to apply proper aid to a simulated trauma victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron apply a chest seal to a dummy during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. Teams worked together to apply proper aid to a simulated trauma victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Staff Sgt. Philip Turner, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialist, is inspected with a black light during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. After removing all their mission-oriented protective posture gear, the Airmen were inspected to see if any simulated contaminants had gotten onto their skin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Staff Sgt. Philip Turner, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialist, is inspected with a black light during the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. After removing all their mission-oriented protective posture gear, the Airmen were inspected to see if any simulated contaminants had gotten onto their skin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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An Airman assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron displays the trophy for the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. The engraved tomahawk was awarded to the Blue Team to commemorate their win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)

22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

An Airman assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron displays the trophy for the 22nd CES Battle of the Bulls competition at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2025. The engraved tomahawk was awarded to the Blue Team to commemorate their win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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