OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Tech. Sgt. Tim Nelson, 55th Medical Group, reviews his Airman's Manual following an attack at the Base X gates, a simulated base used to simulate a deployed location, that consisted of a chemical attack, suicide bomber and numerous gunmen here May 13. Members of Team Offutt are undergoing extensive training as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise designed to keep Airmen ready to accomplish the mission at deployed locations throughout the world. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Airman 1st Class William Brown, 55th Medical Group, provides cover for fellow Airmen during a simulated attack here May 13 at the gates of Base X, a simulated base used to simulate a deployed location. Members of Team Offutt are undergoing extensive training as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise designed to keep Airmen ready to accomplish the mission at deployed locations around the world. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Tech. Sgt. Christopher Roegler, 55th Medical Group, puts on his gas mask while Airman 1st Class William Brown, also with the 55th MDG, watches for enemy fire during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Base X, a simulated deployed location here May 13. Members of the 55th Wing are currently participating in the exercise to test their combat skills and ability to effectively protect a deployed base from attack. U.S. Air Force Photo/Charles Haymond

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Tech. Sgt. Christopher Roegler and Airman 1st Class William Brown, both with the 55th Medical Group, aim their M-4 rifles at a "terrorist suspect" during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Base X, a simulated deployed location here May 13. Members of the 55th Wing are currently participating in the exercise to test their combat skills and ability to effectively protect a deployed base from attack. U.S. Air Force Photo/Charles Haymond

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Airman 1st Class Kimberly Shingle, 55th Communications Squadron, lies down on the ground at an entry control point while armed guards watch her during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Base X, a simulated deployed location here May 13. Members of the 55th Wing are currently participating in the exercise to test their combat skills and ability to effectively protect a deployed base from attack. U.S. Air Force Photo/Charles Haymond

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Several members of the 55th Medical Group wait for the signal before lifting a wounded Airman during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Base X, a simulated deployed location here May 13. Members of the 55th Wing are currently participating in the exercise to test their combat skills and ability to effectively protect a deployed base from attack. U.S. Air Force Photo/Charles Haymond

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Tech. Sgt. Christopher Roegler, 55th Medical Support Squadron, watches over a wounded "terrorist suspect" during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Base X, a simulated deployed location here May 13. Members of the 55th Wing are currently participating in the exercise to test their combat skills and ability to effectively protect a deployed base from attack. U.S. Air Force Photo/Charles Haymond

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb, -- A mock suicide bomber lays at the foot of the Base X gates, a simulated base used to simulate a deployed location, after a simulated attack that consisted of a chemical attack and numerous gunmen here May 13. Members of Team Offutt are undergoing extensive training as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise designed to keep Airmen ready to accomplish the mission at deployed locations throughout the world. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Airman 1st Class William Brown (left) and Senior Airman Sarah Allen (right), both assigned to the 55th Medical Group, stand guard inside a mock bunker following a simulated attack at Base X, a simulated base used to simulate a deployed location, that consisted of a chemical attack, suicide bomber and numerous gunmen here May 13. Members of Team Offutt are undergoing extensive training as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise designed to keep Airmen ready to accomplish the mission in deployed locations throughout the world. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Tech. Sgt. Tim Nelson, 55th Medical Group, reviews his Airman's Manual following a simulated attack at the Base X gates, a simulated base used to simulate a deployed location, that consisted of a chemical attack, suicide bomber and numerous gunmen here May 13. Members of Team Offutt are undergoing extensive training as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise designed to keep Airmen ready to accomplish the mission at deployed locations throughout the world. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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Operational Readiness Exercise

Published May 13, 2010

Operational readiness

Operational readiness

Operational readiness

Operational readiness

Operational readiness