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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Airmen seek safety by lining the halls in the center of the building during an incoming attack January 25, 2010 as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Staff Sgt. Melissa Danner, 458th Airlift Squadron aviation resource manager, goes over equipment paperwork while in mission oriented protective posture 4, January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Senior Airman Josh Hartline, 375th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, sits with other Airman in the halls while waiting for the “all clear” to return to their work centers January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Capt. Lisa McLean, 375th Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel flight commander, goes over reports of the dead, missing, and injured with Maj. George Fisher, 133rd Medical Group public health officer, January 25, 2010 as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. One of the responsibilities of Captain McLean and Major Fisher was to keep track of the status of all Airmen participating in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Senior Airman Kristin Pratt, 375th Judge Advocate General paralegal, transcribes paperwork January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Senior Airman Kristin Pratt, 375th Judge Advocate General paralegal, goes over paperwork while in mission oriented protective posture 4, January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Master Sgt. Dave Peterson, 133rd Airlift Wing Command Post controller, flips the switch to sound the “alarm black” siren on base January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. “Alarm black” means that the previous attack is now over and/or there are unexploded objects suspected in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Senior Airman Paul Merchletz, 133rd Airlift Wing Command Post controller, makes an announcement through his gas mask January 25, 2010, over the base public address system during the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. The public address system is one of a couple different methods used to make exercise participants aware of changes in the alarm conditions and mission oriented protective posture 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Staff Sgt. Angel Cardona, 156th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply journeyman, calls in a mission capable report January 25, 2010, to the Installation Control Center of an aircraft that needs maintenance parts during the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Staff Sgt. Clifton Charles Robinson, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron radio operator, answers a call on the radio while studying his airman’s manual January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – A group of Airmen review the material in their Airman’s Manuals January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. The Airman’s Manual is a pocket guide to everything military including self-aid buddy care procedures, and how to correctly identify unexploded explosive ordnances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Tech. Sgt. Jessica Romain, 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aviation resource manager, goes over the pre mission checklists With Senior Master Sgt. Bryan Steven, 109th AES aeromedical technician, January 25, 2010, as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skills in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Staff Sgt. Dominique Waithe-Cunningham, 375th Communications Squadron base records manager, and Staff Sgt. Chris Cauthen 375th Communication Squadron knowledge operations, take accountability of all personnel inside their bunker after having to evacuate the building due to a simulated fire January 25, 2010, during the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. In the event of an evacuation airmen are assigned to different bunkers so that accountability may be done quickly and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Airmen practice their Self Aid Buddy Care as their Wingman lays on the floor with an impaled object coming out of his chest January 25, 2010 during he Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. With the practice of SABC Airmen are able to secure impaled objects, treat head wounds and perform procedures like managing a cut until proper medical attention can be provided by trained medics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Airmen practice their Self Aid Buddy Care as their Wingman lays on the floor With a head wound January 25, 2010 during the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. During the ORE Airmen were able to work on fine-tuning their combat skIll.s in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Airman 1st Class Sanel Velic, 133rd Communications Flight knowledge operations manager, performs a buddy check on Senior Airman Matthew Ingebrand, 133rd Communications Flight knowledge operations manager, to make sure his gas mask is on tight and there are no gaps in his jacket January 25, 2010 as part of the Operational Readiness Exercise held at Volk Field Combat Readiness and Training Center, Wis. The buddy check is one of the most important steps in putting on your MOPP gear as it ensure that you are properly wearing it so you are protected from any chemicals that may be in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth)