Operational readiness around Eielson
Lt. Col. Claude Swammy prepares mentally to deploy during an operational readiness exercise May 18, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The exercise tests Airmen's ability to prepare, deploy and enable at a moments notice as well as giving Airmen experience in training in a simulated heightened environment. Colonel Swammy is assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Chief of Safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)