Moulage makers

Makeup is applied to a simulated victim’s gunshot wound prior to an active assailant exercise June 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Moulage team, made of medical Airmen, create injuries, burns and gore on simulated victims for Eglin’s major exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A red gel is spread around to create a realistic gunshot exit wound prior to an active assailant exercise June 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Moulage team, made of medical Airmen, create injuries, burns and gore on simulated victims for Eglin’s major exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The moulage begins as wax is secured to an arm prior to an active assailant exercise June 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Moulage team, made of medical Airmen, create injuries, burns and gore on simulated victims for Eglin’s major exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Drops of blood are applied to a neck wound of a simulated victim prior to an active assailant exercise June 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Moulage team, made of medical Airmen, create injuries, burns and gore on simulated victims for Eglin’s major exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)