U.S Air Force Airmen make their way toward Camp C.O.B.R.A.during an Operational Readiness Exercise March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Airmen's combat skills and ability to operate in a deployed environment were tested during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
U.S Air Force TSgt Luis Contreas, 99th Medical Group orthopedic technician, shows Airmen how to put a simulated casualty on a litter during an Operational Readiness Exercise located at Camp C.O.B.R.A. March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Being able to provide self aid and buddy care was one of the tasks that were trained and evaluated during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert McCall, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, reviews his Airman's Manual during an Operational Readiness Exercise conducted at Camp C.O.B.R.A. March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The portion of the exercise tested Airmen on skills needed to survive in a wartime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lee Smith, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, teaches base defense tactics to Airmen during an Operational Readiness Exercise located at Camp C.O.B.R.A. March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The training helped enable Airmen from any career field to help defend a base in the event of a wartime attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Lockridge, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management apprentice, simulates being a casualty so Airmen can practice self aid and buddy care techniques during an Operational Readiness Exercise March 21, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The ORE tested Airmen on how to successfully execute a quick deployment tasking while continuing with daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brennen Bychinski, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, blocks off an entryway prior to a simulated chemical attack during an Operational Readiness Exercise March 21, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The ORE tested Airmen's ability to survive and operate in a chemical environment while continuing with daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Denniston, 99th Security Forces Squadron, reports in to the command post during an Operational Readiness Exercise, March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Ability to Survive and Operate training portion of the ORE tested Airmen on base defense tactics and the ability to communicate under a stressful environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mitchell Stoll, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, checks an Airman's Manual for guidance on identifying a projectile during an Operational Readiness Exercise March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Airman's Manual provides a quick reference of essential combat and survival skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mitchell Stoll, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, checks M-9 paper for chemical residue during an Operational Readiness Exercise March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. M-9 paper is used to detect chemical agents used after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Denniston, and Staff Sgt. Andy Albbe, 99th Security Forces Squadron, report a post-attack reconnaissance sweep conducted during an Operational Readiness Exercise March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Reporting a PAR sweep correctly to the command post is vital after an enemy attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shawn Konen, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron structures craftsman, communicates on a radio during an Operational Readiness Exercise, March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During an ORE Airmen can be in mission oriented protective posture gear for hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shawn Konen, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron structures craftsman, and Staff. Sgt. Louis Martinez, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment craftsman, pass the time by arm wrestling during an Operational Readiness Exercise, March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. 43 Airmen participated in the Ability to Survive and Operate training portion of the ORE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Bittner, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, puts on Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during an Operational Readiness Exercise, March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Ability to Survive and Operate training portion of the ORE tested Airmen on base defense tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lloyd Davis, 99th Medical Group readiness flight chief and Master Sgt. Cassandra Glasco, 99th Medical Operations Squadron emergency room flight chief, evaluates Airmen on self aid and buddy care during an Operational Readiness Exercise, March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. SABC training prepares Airmen to perform as first-line medical responders in a wartime or peacetime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shawn Konen, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron structures craftsman, communicates on a radio during an Operational Readiness Exercise, March 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Ability to Survive and Operate training portion challenged Airmen to react to a variety of scenarios they could face in a combat zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
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