More than 150 Airmen from the 99th Air Base Wing simulated a deployment to test basic knowledge such as self-aid and buddy care, and chemical biological radioactive nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) responses March 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Operation Readiness Exercise evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the wing's deployment system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Darnell Roberts, 99th Force Support Squadron services specialist, ensures all cargo straps are secured prior to loading an aircraft during an operational readiness exercise March 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise tests the wing's capability to deploy personnel and equipment to perform their mission at forward deployed locations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Wooten, 99th Medical Group bioenvironmental officer, is scanned for unauthorized items during the 99th Air Base Wing's operational readiness exercise March 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise involved airmen across the 99th Air Base Wing from all occupational specialties, and included intensive training activities designed to hone mobilization skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Humberto Correa, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, heating ventilation and air conditioning craftsman, ratchets down cargo to a 463L pallet during an operational readiness exercise March 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise began with a recall of forces to initiate a simulated short-notice deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
Right to left U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. (sel) Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander and Maj. Walter Heathcoat, 99th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight commander, discuss the wing's preparation during an operational readiness exercise March 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise test the wing's capability to deploy combat power for our nation, wherever and whenever needed worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Kirchner, 99th Air Base Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation journeyman, secures a cargo safety net to a pallet during an operational readiness exercise March 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise tested the 99th Air Base Wing's capability to deploy personnel, weapon systems and equipment to perform its mission worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Laurico, 99th Medical Group aerospace medical technician (right) performs self aide and buddy care for Staff Sgt. Chris Hubenthal 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs photojournalist (left). The scenario simulated an injury that occurred on the flight line during an operational readiness exercise March 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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