Sanitize

Airman 1st Class Pichardo, 96th Medical Group decontamination team, directs other Airmen where to be as a “victim” is moved through the sanitation tent Dec. 1. After exiting the decontamination tent, victims were assessed by a triage team to determine what medical treatment was needed and how urgent the need was. The base's Chemical Biological Nuclear Explosive exercise tested Eglin's first responders such as security forces and fire department as well as the medical group's emergency technicians. 96th MDG Airmen set up a decontamination tent to process the victims through before providing detailed medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

Motionless

Victims of a simulated chlorine attack lie on the beach at Post'l Point Dec. 1 during the base's Chemical Biological Nuclear Explosive exercise. The exercise tested Eglin's first responders such as security forces and fire department as well as the medical group's emergency technicians. 96th MDG Airmen set up a decontamination tent to process the victims through before providing detailed medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

Help

Staff Sgt. Vaulta Hanni, 96th Medical Group, calls for more bandages for a “victim” outside the contaminated zone at Post'l Point Dec. 1. The base's Chemical Biological Nuclear Explosive exercise tested Eglin's first responders such as security forces and fire department as well as the medical group's emergency technicians. 96th MDG Airmen set up a decontamination tent to process the victims through before providing detailed medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

Direction

Christopher Hoffman,96th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, directs “victims” out of the contaminated zone at Post'l Point Dec. 1. The base's Chemical Biological Nuclear Explosive exercise tested Eglin's first responders such as security forces and fire department as well as the medical group's emergency technicians. 96th Medical Group Airmen set up a decontamination tent to process the victims through before providing detailed medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

Give me the boot

Pairs of Airmen remove the rubber overboots as they progress through the decontamination area at the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The eight-hour course combines computer based and hands-on training on how and when to wear the gear, UXOs and protective measures. The 96th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency readiness flight teaches the hands-on course up to 75 times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Buddy wingman

An Airman helps his wingman ensure his helmet is buckled during an Alarm Black scenario at the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The eight-hour course combines computer based and hands-on training on how and when to wear the gear, unexploded ordnances and protective measures. The 96th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency readiness flight teaches the hands-on course up to 75 times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

MOPP up

An Airman pulls the cords tight on the hood of his chemical suit top in an Alarm Black condition during the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The eight-hour course combines computer based and hands-on training on how and when to wear the gear, UXOs and protective measures. The 96th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency readiness flight teaches the hands-on course up to 75 times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Alarm Black

Alarm Black is given, and Airmen must dress out in the full chemical suit, beginning with the gas mask. This scenario is part of the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The eight-hour course combines computer based and hands-on training on how and when to wear the gear, unxploded ordnances and protective measures. The 96th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency readiness flight teaches the hands-on course up to 75 times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Coverage

Airmen place a protective covering over vital equipment prior to a simulated attack during the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The eight-hour course combines computer based and hands-on training on how and when to wear the gear, unxploded ordnances and protective measures. The 96th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency readiness flight teaches the hands-on course up to 75 times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Filtered

An Airman ensures the mask is sealed as a chemical irritant is placed in front of the filters of his M-50 gas mask during the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The eight-hour course combines computer based and hands-on training on how and when to wear the gear, UXOs and protective measures. The 96th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency readiness flight teaches the hands-on course up to 75 times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King)

always ready

Senior Airman Heather Holland, 96th Force Support Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Michael Fleming, 96th Communications Squadron, salute during the National Anthem at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 18. Approximately 50 Air Base Wing Airmen faced the flag and saluted in full Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear while attending chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive training. Large groups of Eglin personnel attended the training as part of Phase II exercise, Nov. 17 and 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Respect

Senior Airman Heather Holland, 96th Force Support Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Michael Fleming, 96th Communications Squadron, salute during the National Anthem at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 18. Approximately 50 Air Base Wing Airmen faced the flag and saluted in full Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear while attending chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive training. Large groups of Eglin personnel attended the training as part of Phase II exercise, Nov. 17 and 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)