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Collective response to mass casualties in need… A midweek morning suddenly exploded into a training drill at Naval Hospital Bremerton as a full-scale exercise tested response capabilities in dealing with a faux wounded from a simulated explosion, May 29, 2024. “It’s better to sweat in training than bleed in battle,” said Terry Lerma, NHB emergency preparedness manager. “How we deal with chaos and stress along with responding to multiple casualties is why we hold a drill like this.” There were 20 casualties. Eight needed to be transferred to St. Michael Medical Center for more advanced treatment due to their injuries. Navy Region Northwest Fire and Emergency Services along with Olympic Ambulance transported the wounded personal to St. Michael Medical Center (Official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC public affairs).