MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Capt. Ryall Meyer, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, inspects his aircraft before take off during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise here June 3. Before every takeoff, it’s mandatory for pilots and crew chiefs to inspect the aircraft, ensuring proper functioning capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Green)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Airman Roxanne Kenney, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, gives the hold signal to the pilot of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise here June 3. Communication between the pilot and crew chief is critical before takeoff to make sure everything on the aircraft is functioning properly. (U.S. Air Force (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Green)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Capt. Ryall Meyer, 75th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, begins to buckle in and prepare for takeoff during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise here June 3. One of the most important things is communication between the pilot and crew chief during every preflight inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Green)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Airman Jason Schwenn, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs an inspection on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise here, June 4. In a deployed location, crew chiefs are one of many career fields responsible for making sure helicopters can remain on flying status so their crews can complete personnel recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Green)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Brigitte Brantley, 23rd Wing Public Affairs staff writer, references her Airman’s Manual during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise here June 4. The manual contains useful information for Airmen in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Green)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Capt. Stephanie Harley, 23rd Medical Group bioenvironmental engineer, tests a sample of water for chemicals that could have contaminated it during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise here June 4. It is important to test water sources during wartime for any chemical agents enemies may use. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Gina Chiaverotti-Paige)

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Photos: Exercise tests Airmen's ability to survive in deployed location

Published June 7, 2010