ORE tests interagency cooperation, skills

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Kirby, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, collects a simulated suspicous powder to be tested during an operational readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 18, 2013. Emergency management technicians use specialized tools and chemicals to determine what type of hazardous substance exists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)

ORE test interagency cooperation, skills

Published July 19, 2013
By Senior Airman Shawn Nickel
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Icemen held operational readiness exercises, July 15 to 19. Multiple base agencies responded to simulated incidents throughout Eielson to test their skills during accidents, active shooters, self aid buddy care situations and other common occurances.

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