Guarding Charlie

Airman Michael Bautista, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, guards the Charlie flight tent during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Check the chamber

A staff sergeant checks Senior Airman Marcos Diaz’s, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, weapon before allowing him to enter the tent after a patrol during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

PAR team

Senior Airman Rosalyn Urias, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, patrols her sector as part of the post attack reconnaissance team during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Wetworks

Airman 1st Class DeMichael Overstreet, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, patrols his sector through a sudden rainstorm during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

MOPP 4 countdown

A wingman helps her fellow Airman secure her J-list suit during a simulated mission oriented protective posture level 4 attack at the Phase II exercise Aug. 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to accomplish their missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Contamination avoidance

Airmen mark their M8 contamination paper while others prepare to cover valuable assets during a raised mission oriented protective posture level at the Phase II exercise Aug. 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions in chemical gear and gas masks to accomplish their missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)