Air Combat Command

Time to wrap it up

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Senior Airman Cody Simpson, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, organizes hoses after responding to a simulated building fire during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua J. Seybert)

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Into The Fire

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Members of the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department prepare to extinguish a simulated fire during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua J. Seybert)

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Into The Fire

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Senior Airman Cody Simpson, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls on a water hose while working with other firefighters to extinguish a simulated fire during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3. During the Phase II ORE, firefighters were tested on their ability to respond to and extinguish fires in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua J. Seybert)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Master Sgt. William Little, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of compliance and analysis, reads over an exercise inject during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Senior Airman Adam Winston, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron maintenance supply liaison, put on his chemical and biological warfare gear during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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$ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron move a table out of the way before addressing an Airman with a simulated compound fracture during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities, such as self-aid and buddy care, of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)$

Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron move a table out of the way before addressing an Airman with a simulated compound fracture during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities, such as self-aid and buddy care, of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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$ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Senior Airman Ludmilla Alvarado, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply systems specialist, begins bandaging a simulated compound fracture during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities, such as self-aid and buddy care, of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)$

Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Senior Airman Ludmilla Alvarado, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply systems specialist, begins bandaging a simulated compound fracture during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities, such as self-aid and buddy care, of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron undergo a series of scenarios designed to test their combat readiness during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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$ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left to right) Senior Airmen Ludmilla Alvarado, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply systems specialist and Anje Hall, 28 LRS customer service representative, splint a simulated compound fracture during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities, such as self-aid and buddy care, of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)$

Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left to right) Senior Airmen Ludmilla Alvarado, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply systems specialist and Anje Hall, 28 LRS customer service representative, splint a simulated compound fracture during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities, such as self-aid and buddy care, of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left) Airman 1st Class Eric Laughbaum, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, and Tech. Sgt. Don Hirst, 28 LRS lightweight vehicles assistant NCO-in charge, take cover after an alarm red is sounded during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE tested Airmen across the base on their readiness in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left) Senior Airman Adrian Lizama, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, and Airman 1st Class Eric Laughbaum, 28 LRS vehicle maintenance technician, provide Self-Aid and Buddy Care to an exercise "victim," March 2. Airmen Lizama and Laughbaum participated in a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise to test their ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Right) Tech. Sgt. Don Hirst, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron lightweight vehicle assistant NCO-in charge, and Airman 1st Class Eric Laughbaum, 28 LRS vehicle maintenance technician, review an Airman's Manual during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. Operational Readiness Exercises provided training and prepared Airmen for worldwide deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron provide Self-Aid and Buddy Care to a simulated "victim" during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear, March 2. MOPP 4 gear consists of chemical and biological warfare jacket and pants, protective rubber boots, rubber gloves, helmet and gas mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron provide Self-Aid Buddy Care to a simulated "victim" during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear, March 2. MOPP 4 gear consists of chemical and biological warfare jacket and pants, protective rubber boots, rubber gloves, helmet and gas mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left) Senior Airman Adrian Lizama, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, and Airman 1st Class Josh Dunn, 28 LRS vehicle maintenance technician, assemble a neck brace for an exercise "victim" during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE tested Airmen across the base on their ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from the 28th Medical Group bunker down in shelter during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Lt. Col. David Roll, 28th Medical Operations Squadron commander, takes shelter during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline McKenzie, 28th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, stabilizes a simulated burn victim who is also suffering from simulated nerve agents during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left to right) Senior Airman Maya Baker and Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline McKenzie, 28th Medical Operations Squadron medical technicians, find the correct procedures to stabilize a simulated burn victim who is also suffering from simulated nerve agents, in their Airmen's Manual during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left to right) Senior Airman Maya Baker and Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline McKenzie, 28th Medical Operations Squadron medical technicians, stabilize a simulated casualty during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to simulate a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left) Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline McKenzie and Senior Airman Maya Baker, 28th Medical Operations Squadron medical technicians, review their Airman's Manual for proper procedures to treat a patient with chemical burns during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. A Phase II ORE is designed to prepare Airmen for deployed operations, including potential chemical warfare attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left) Senior Airman Maya Baker and Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline McKenzie, 28th Medical Operations Squadron medical technicians, raise the legs a of simulated patient to prevent shock, March 2. The Airmen participated in a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise to test their ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Senior Airman Maya Baker, 28th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, bandages the hand of a simulated chemical burn patient during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase 2 ORE provided training and prepared Airmen for worldwide deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from the 28th Medical Group load simulated casualties into an ambulance for evacuation during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from the 28th Medical Group load simulated casualties into an ambulance for evacuation during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Staff Sgt. Ben Pieta, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires blanks at a simulated suicide bomber attempting to breach the base perimeter during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Staff Sgt. Ben Pieta, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, talks with his team after a simulated suicide bomber attempted to breach the base perimeter during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Staff Sgt. Joseph Vawter, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, halts a simulated terrorist attempting to breach the base perimeter during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Staff Sgt. Joseph Vawter, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires at a simulated terrorist attempting to breach the base perimeter during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left to right) Staff Sgt. Joseph Vawter and Airman Basic Clarence Jones, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, don chemical and biological warfare personal protective equipment during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left to right) Staff Sgt. Joseph Vawter and Airman Basic Clarence Jones, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, don chemical and biological warfare personal protective equipment during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 2. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Staff Sgt. Ben Pieta, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, attempts to halt a suspicious person walking towards an entry control point during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3. The Phase II ORE tested Airmen's operational readiness in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Staff Sgt. Ben Pieta, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, radios to other 28 SFS personnel after eliminating a threat at an entry control point, March 3. Sergeant Pieta is participating in a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise that provided training and prepared Airmen for worldwide deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Right) Airman Basic Clarence Jones and Staff Sgt. Joseph Vawter, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, put on Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during an alarm red of a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3. MOPP 4 gear consists of chemical and biological warfare jacket and pants, protective rubber boots, rubber gloves, helmet and gas mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Right) Staff Sgt. Cheryl Lay and Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline McKenzie, 28th Medical Operations Squadron medical technicians, carry a litter to a simulated aero medical evacuation pick-up point during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3. The Phase II ORE tested the Airmen on a variety of deployed environment scenarios, which allowed them to utilize their combat medical skills training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airmen from the 28th Medical Group prepare a patient for a simulated aero medical evacuation during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, March 3. The Phase II ORE tested the ability of Airmen to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Photos: Ellsworth Airmen test operational readiness

Published March 5, 2010