Airmen 'exercise' deployment skills

Team McConnell members of the Emergency Operations Center discuss Force Protection Conditions and Alarm Conditions during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ORE assisted Team McConnell Airmen by training them to deal with real-world emergency situations during expeditionary deployments. This exercise is one of many to follow in preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection at the end of 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)

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Airmen 'exercise' deployment skills

Second Lt. Jeff Choi and Staff Sgt. Quarteeya Garner, 22nd Contracting Squadron contract specialists, assist Airman 1st Class Sean Graham, 22nd Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, with a “wound” during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ORE allows Airmen to practice their abilities in a simulated hostile environment, while executing their primary duties, applying self-aid buddy care and practicing different Mission Oriented Protective Posture conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)

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Team McConnell Airmen assist a “victim” during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ORE simulates deploying to an overseas location, where Airmen operate day-to-day activities while building a base from the ground up and experiencing hostile forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)

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Team McConnell Airmen from the 22nd Medical Group assist a “victim” during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell Airmen participated in the ORE to establish better continuity and cohesion between different units during actual base emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)

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Senior Airman Porsha McAuley, 22nd Communications Squadron focal point administrator, studies her Airman’s Manual while guarding an entry control point during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the exercise, Team McConnell members simulated deploying to a location and creating a base from the ground up. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Senior Master Sgt. Charles Becker, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Director of Staff superintendent, ties a mock wound onto the arm of Airman 1st Class Sean Graham, 22nd Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. ORE players can simulate injuries to prepare Airmen for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Senior Airman Porsha McAuley, 22nd Communications Squadron focal point administrator, and Senior Airman Alvaro Cermeno, 22nd Communications Squadron radio technician, take cover behind a bench during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. ORE’s ensure that all Team McConnell members are capable of performing their duties in wartime conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Capt. Quentin Genke, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Protestant chaplain, assists “victim” Airman 1st Class Sean Graham, 22nd Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, during an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 15, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Chaplains deliver professional religious and spiritual care during war, contingencies, operations other than war, national emergencies, military exercises and peacetime. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Airmen 'exercise' deployment skills

Published Feb. 17, 2011