Hazardous Materials Training

Personnel in protective suits conduct decontamination and safety drills in response to simulated chemical or biological threats during various military exercises.

The 84th Civil Support Team and first responder elements of the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, responded to a potential white powder threat on Oct. 20, 2022, at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Dressed in protective gear, US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Maria Webster, 51st Medical Group, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, decontaminates US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Bill Tramel, 51st Civil Engineering Squadron, after a simulated SCUD missile attack during Osan's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

050622-A-6017M-010. Subject Operation/Series: RED DRAGON Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAR

220505-N-TT059-1038 ARABIAN SEA (May 05, 2022) Damage Controlman Fireman Isaiah Warren and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Michael Zengari simulate checking for heat during an aircraft firefighting drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) in the Arabian Sea, May 5. Momsen is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

040421-M-1132B-243. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB Camp Lejeune

020402-F-8833H-266. Base: Mountain Home Air Force Base State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AIR COMBAT COMMAND

New York National Guardsman of the 152nd Engineer Battalion decontaminate other Soldiers who have finished search and rescue operations as part of a Homeland Response Force validation exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA on September 10, 2022. The exercise was intended to evaluate and prepare the units involved in responding to a manmade or natural disaster. (New York National Guard photo by SSG Matthew Gunther)

070511-A-2955K-003. Base: Camp Atterbury State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA)

wash, rinse, repeat as necessary...Inclement weather didnt put a damper on Naval Hospital Bremertons Decontamination Team in successfully conducting and concluding a DECON certification course, May 5, 2022. Under less-than-ideal rainy conditions, NHBs DECON team members were collectively and individually tested in being able to receive casualties during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (and) explosives response (CBRNE) incident.

The 84th Civil Support Team and first responder elements of the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, responded to a potential white powder threat on Oct. 20, 2022, at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base, Cheyenne, Wyo.

all hands - and PPEs - on deck...Inclement weather didnt put a damper on Naval Hospital Bremertons Decontamination Team in successfully conducting and concluding a DECON certification course, May 5, 2022. Under less-than-ideal rainy conditions, NHBs DECON team members were collectively and individually tested in being able to receive casualties during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (and) explosives response (CBRNE) incident (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

New York National Guardsman of the 152nd Engineer Battalion decontaminate other Soldiers who have finished search and rescue operations as part of a Homeland Response Force validation exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA on September 10, 2022. The exercise was intended to evaluate and prepare the units involved in responding to a manmade or natural disaster. (New York National Guard photo by SSG Matthew Gunther)

A U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense specialists, right, works alongside an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician (left), both with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), to decontaminate hazardous materials during a leak, seal and pack training exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 2, 2022. The training event was conducted to improve communication and mission effectiveness between units in preparation for potential real-world scenarios. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

020220-F-0007M-006. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Moblility Command

041016-F-0806S-001. Base: Warfield Air National Guard Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220914-N-DP708-1112PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Daniel Johnson, left, and Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Airman Diego Chavez participate in an aviation training team exercise in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 14. Training team exercises are used both in port and at sea to ensure that Sailors have the proper training to combat any casualty that may arise. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Potts, right, survey team member, and Army Staff Sgt. Mauricio Caceres, survey team member, both with the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team, New Jersey National Guard, collect evidence at a simulated crime scene during an Army North-mandated training proficiency evaluation at the Colts Neck Community Church, Colts Neck, New Jersey, Nov. 3, 2022. The 21st WMD-CST passed their Army North-mandated training proficiency evaluation that took place over multiple days. The 21st identifies chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances; assesses and advises civil authorities on response measures to man-made or natural disasters.

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020402-F-8833H-277. Base: Mountain Home Air Force Base State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AIR COMBAT COMMAND

MUSCATATUCK, Ind. (May 10, 2022) Members of the Air Force Radiation Assessment Team respond to a scenario as part of exercise Guardian Response (GR) 22 at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Muscatatuck, Indiana, May 10. GR22 is a U.S. Army Forces Command-directed external evaluation and culminating training event for U.S. Northern Commands Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Enterprise consequence management entities. The exercise is focused on the Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission sets.

041107-F-5138D-003. Base: Key Field Air Angb State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Sgt. Cory Sweetman radios back to an operations center during an exercise at Atlantic City International Airport, N.J., Nov. 7, 2018. Sweetman is with the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard.

050622-A-9665L-160. Subject Operation/Series: RED DRAGON Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAR

Criminal Investigation Division, Training Facility in Brunswick, Georgia , Environmental Protection Agency

040401-M-7842H-046. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Kinser State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

SRA Scott Humphries, assigned to the 137th Security Forces Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, takes a defensive position after a simulated chemical attack at Kunsan Air Base (AB), Republic of Korea, Oct 28, 1998. SRA Humphries and several other Air Force personnel are at Kunsan AB to participate in Foal Eagle '98. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Port Of Pyongtaek Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

221007-N-IL330-1217 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 7, 2022) - Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Moses Munoz, from Las Vegas, fights a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Oct. 7, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220926-N-SN516-1055 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 26, 2022) U.S. Navy Fireman John Martin, from Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., dons firefighting gear during an aircraft fire fighting drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73). Decatur is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Staff Sgt. Jordan Cowart, Asst. Operations Non-Commissioned Officer, 10th Civil Support Team, awaits decontamination following entry into a training lane in Bellevue, Wash. on June 16, 2022.

EAST CHINA SEA (April 9, 2022) Aviation Boatswains mate (Handling) 3rd Class Spencer Gordon, from Holtville, Ala., dresses out for aircraft firefighting training on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

020129-F-5281B-007. Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 1, 2022) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Apprentice Jahmal Fragelus, from Indianapolis, dons a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during a damage control drill aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

020416-F-2409C-003. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command

Members of the Minnesota National Guards 55th Civil Support Team, survey a scene while wearing HAZMAT suits near Como Regional Park in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 22, 2022. The unit participated in an exercise with several interagency partners including St. Paul Fire Departments Hazardous Material Response Teams. (Minnesota National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

Staff Sgt. Mary Marr and Staff Sgt. Peter Zuniga, 91st Civil Support Team, Arizona National Guard, team with Staff Sgt. Dennis Tejada and Sgt. Luis Madriz to examine a building for possible chemical, biological, and radiological threats while executing a Joint Hazard Assessment Team training scenario in Show Low, Arizona on Feb. 27.This JHAT allowed the Guardsmen of the 91st CST to train with the 64th CST, New Mexico National Guard, firefighters and medics from Mesa Timber Fire and Medical District and Pinetop Fire District, and Public Information Officers from the Navajo County Department of Emergency Management and Preparedness to be prepared to confront any chemical, biological, and radiological threats against the homeland at a moments notice as a combined, efficient and effective team.

020219-F-1166S-005. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Moblility Command

A Finnish soldier assigned to Satakunta Jaeger Battalion applies cleaning chemicals on a U.S. Soldier assigned to the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during Finnish Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense training at Säkylä, Finland, July 13, 2022. The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and the Pori Brigade of the Finnish army began summer training in Finland to strengthen relations and help build interoperability between the two nations.

Recruits are instructed in firefighting procedures during basic training at the Naval Training Center. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 13, 2022) Electricians Mate Fireman Grandon Johnson, right, from New Orleans, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), helps Electricians Mate 3rd Class Brian Cole, from Macon, Georgia, also assigned to America, don a self-contained breathing apparatus prior to a drill in the ships hangar bay in Sasebo, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

230329-N-OB471-1045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Chase Gardner, from Orange County, California, relays information to his repair locker during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). IKE is underway conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

041118-F-1178W-010. Base: Camp Humphreys State: Pyeongtek Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

021016-F-9927R-358. Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 11 WING

Staff Sgt. Mary Marr, 91st Civil Support Team, Arizona National Guard gives a thumbs-up before a Joint Hazard Assessment Team training scenario in Show Low, Arizona on Feb. 27.This JHAT allowed the Guardsmen of the 91st CST to train with the 64th CST, New Mexico National Guard, firefighters and medics from Mesa Timber Fire and Medical District and Pinetop Fire District, and Public Information Officers from the Navajo County Department of Emergency Management and Preparedness to be prepared to confront any chemical, biological, and radiological threats against the homeland at a moments notice as a combined, efficient and effective team.

Warrant Officer Brandon Florer, 91st Civil Support Team, Arizona National Guard examines a structure for possible chemical, biological, and radiological contamination during a Joint Hazard Assessment Team training scenario in Show Low, Arizona on Feb. 29.This JHAT allowed the Guardsmen of the 91st CST to train with the 64th CST, New Mexico National Guard, firefighters and medics from Mesa Timber Fire and Medical District and Pinetop Fire District, and Public Information Officers from the Navajo County Department of Emergency Management and Preparedness to be prepared to confront any chemical, biological, and radiological threats against the homeland at a moments notice as a combined, efficient and effective team.

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Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) air department simulate fighting a fire during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay, April 16, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration prior to operational deployment.

Airman 1st Class Audrey Winterton of the 168th Medical Group ensures her Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear is properly sealed during Golden Raven 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2922. Golden Raven 23-1 was a readiness inspection testing the capabilities to deploy Airmen effectively.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darius Phillips, administrative specialist assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, prepares to break the seal of his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during annual training at Range 105-A aboard Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 23, 2015. Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-15, being executed by Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 4 (SPMAGTF-4), is being conducted to enhance the integration and warfighting capability from all elements of the MAGTF.

A Marine from the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) and an Australian Service Member work together to roll a barrel full of sand bags while in training at Camp Doha, Kuwait, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marine is dressed in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister. The Australian is wearing his MKIV No1 NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) Suits with Avon FM12 Mask. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF

Members of the 35th Medical Operations Squadron take cover during a simulated gas attack during their annual Medical Readiness Training excercise (MRT). The MRT tests the squadron's ability to provide emergency medical care in a combat environment. They were joined in the excercise by members of the 156th Air National Guard unit from Puerto Rico. Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Marines Corps Pfc. Nathaniel Womack, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) specialist with CBRN Platoon, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, tests simulated hazardous materials during a Dismounted Reconnaissance, Sets, Kits, and Outfits Course on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 14, 2022. The course provided members of the CBRN community with advanced training, which they used to sharpen their skills ahead of real-world threats. The course was taught by instructors from the U.S. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School.

020520-F-8377M-014. Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG 02-02 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

A U.S. Army Soldier with 95th Chemical Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, gets decontaminated while participating in a bilateral chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear mass casualty training event during exercise Keen Sword 23 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, November 12, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S. Japan Alliance. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Dave Fritchie a GS-7 with the 90th CES/CEF is sprayed off in the first step of a three-step process in the chemical decontamination pools. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems. Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jun. 23, 2022)- An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6 transports simulated chemical ordnance. CRABEx is a training exercise that certifies Navy EOD units of action under Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, ensuring a ready and more lethal EOD force.

220923-N-CM110-1048 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 23, 2022) - Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Douby Riche, from New York, reports a crack in a bulkhead during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 23, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Members of an H-53 Sea Stallion helicopter crew adjust their protective clothing in the decontamination center during a chemical warfare training exercise. Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment.

Airman 1st Class Sierra Long of the 168th Medical Group awaits information on her tasking as part the post-attack reconnaissance team during Golden Raven 23-1 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 4, 2022. Post-attack reconnaissance team sweeps provide communications to execute mission-essential tasks in CBRN environments. Team Eielson exercised the capability to accomplish the mission while countering CBRN threats.

020923-F-1631A-022. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

A Marine wears an M-17A1 field protective mask and a chemical protective suit while taking part in a nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) warfare training exercise during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and South Carolina National Guards 48th Weapons Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), search for potential hazards in a scenario during Operation Night Hammer, Tampa, Fla. May 22, 2022. Florida Guardsmen joined their out of state counterparts as well as federal assets for the multi day training exercise. Operation Night Hammer allowed personnel a platform to display their capabilities in land, air and sea. ( U.S. Army photo by N.W. Huertas)

Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Romnick C. Dela Cruz poses for a photo inside a mission-oriented, protective-posture suit at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command in Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2022, during KAMANDAG 6. The class was intended to exchange knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear tactics and procedures between the U.S. and Philippine Marine Corps and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

A U.S. Army Reserve Soldier from the 409th Engineer Vertical Construction Company of Windsor, Colorado, participates in a mock urban search and rescue operation in an area with chemical, biological and nuclear contamination during Guardian Response 22 at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, April 29, 2022.This exercise features realistic venues and civilian role players to mock a demanding disaster environment. Guardian Response 22 helps U.S Army Reserve Soldiers exercise command and control in a realistic, challenging environment.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class George Linen covers the air-purifying canisters on his gas mask during the 2022 Eighth Army Best Warrior and Squad Competition at Camp Casey, South Korea, May 11, 2022. The Eighth Army Best Warrior and Squad Competition is a week-long event consisting of several tests of the participants general Army knowledge and skills.

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 dons his M50 gas mask prior to a company run aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, April 15, 2017. The Marines are in Latvia for Exercise Summer Shield, a multinational training evolution designed to train with NATO Allies in Europe.

SGT. Terri Koppes, A member of the 375th Transportation Squadron, tries on his gas mask prior to deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION DESERT SHIELD Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020125-F-1616C-003. Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Moblility Command

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman David Douglas, from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) air department, wears an explosive device disposal suit, Sept. 21, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, waits for orders while participating in a bilateral chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear mass casualty training event during exercise Keen Sword 23 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, November 12, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S. Japan Alliance. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

A crew member adjusts his companion's nuclear-biological-chemical warfare gear during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) while the vessel is deployed to the area during Operation Desert Shield. Both men are wearing MCU-2P gas masks. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS John F. Kennedy(CV 67) Country: Red Sea

An instructor holds the door open for a student as she exits a tear gas chamber during the Battlefield Nursing Course. They are wearing ABC-M17 chemical-biological field masks. Base: Brooks Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120523-N-MM996-032 GULF OF ADEN (May 23, 2012) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Thomas Mittenzwei, left, assists Seaman Sebastian Velez with his fire-fighting gear during a damage control training drills aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50). Taylor is assigned to Commander, NATO Task Force 508, supporting Operation Ocean Shield, maritime interception operations and counter-piracy missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Airman Kevin Koontz (left), 59th Mission Support Group medical technician, Airman 1st Class Tucker Phillips, 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron unit deployment manager, Airman Brianna Shannon, 59th Medical Squadron medical technician, and Tech. Sgt. Christian Mejia, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire station chief, apply decontamination procedures during a Patient Decontamination Course, Aug. 10, 2022, at Joint Base San Antoni-Randolph, Texas. Military members across Joint Base San Antonio participate in a Patient Decontamination Course, Aug. 10, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The outdoor training teaches and refreshes JBSA medics and firefighters on DECON procedures. In Place Patient Decontamination training protects the military treatment facility from further contamination.

030623-F-5374O-003. Base: Truax Field State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

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King's Bay, Georgia, June 5, 2003 - Aviation Ordnanceman wears a heavy protective bomb suit during training held by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit aboard the Naval Submarine Base in King's Bay. The suit weighs approximately 100 lbs. and has a self-contained cooling unit that circulates cold water through a special garment worn beneath the armor.

Aviation Storekeeper Third Class Craig Maycock dons a MCU-2/P Chemical-Biological mask during a Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) drill. CBR drills are conducted in order to maintain readiness on board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf. Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

AIRMAN First Class (AFC) Jarred Mumma, of the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, prepares oxygen for First Lieutenant Rob Randall, of the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, after a simulated smoke in cockpit exercise during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) EXERCISE CRISIS REACH 01-49, held at Fairchild Air Force Base. AFC Mumma is wearing aluminized turnout gear or Crash/Fire/Rescue Suit (CFR) used by fire fighters in high heat applications. Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Airway Heights State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

010621-F-3745E-004. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

Tech. Sgt. Josiah Aberson, 114th Civil Engineer Squadron supply specialist, adaptively carries out his job during a live field exercise that simulated a terrorist attack of chemical agents at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, Oct. 1, 2022. The exercise sharpens the units proficiency in responding to a CBRN attack by testing its ability to don protective equipment quickly, assess various chemical exposures, utilize Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) skills required for the scenario and safely resume flying and training operations.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 140th Chemical Company, California National Guard, conduct mass casualty decontamination operations at the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa., July 27, 2022. Task Force 46 and over 600 personnel from its federal, state, local, private and academic partners collaborated to successfully complete the most recent Dense Urban Terrain (DUT) exercise. The DUT series of exercises began in 2018 and has become one of the Nations premier all-hazard and homeland defense exercises designed to enhance interagency interoperability in the event of “Americas worst day.”

A U.S. Marine with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) simulates detecting and identifying contaminants at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 22, 2022. CBIRF conducted a certification exercise using an Initial Rescue Force (IRF) Focused, battalion driven exercise designed to test IRF leadership in task organization and command, and control.

With smoke billowing around rescue crews of the 51st Civil Engineer/Fire department, personnel coordinate rescue efforts. Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Detachment 1 51st Civil Engineer/Fire department and 51st Medical Group, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, team up during a simulated emergency landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The landing, with fire, smoke, and all but one aircrew member injured, was simulated during a Combat Employment Readiness Exercise held in conjunction with exercise Foal Eagle. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

040810-F-1789V-010. Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

220610-N-UP745-1048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2022) Ensign Devynn Wilder, right, from Oswegeo, N.Y., and Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Tyrone Green, from Charleston, S.C., review a gas-free engineering safety checklist during an in-port emergency team drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) in the Atlantic Ocean, June 10, 2022. Jason Dunham is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

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Senior Airman Dontarious Baker and Senior Airman Troy Daniel, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeymen, grab material to absorb a simulated hydrazine fuel spill during a training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. During the response, Airmen wore protective gear to safeguard themselves from potentially hazardous chemicals in the fuel, as they would in a real-world situation.

Members of the Alpha team, wearing nuclear biological chemical (NBC) protective gear, use PDR-27 monitoring devices to detect possible contamination on an aircraft at a simulated crash site, during a Nuclear Emergency Team exercise at the Nuclear Weapons School. They are also wearing M-17 chemical-biological field masks. Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers practice specimen collection lanes to learn how to potentially respond to COVID-19. Over 300 Soldiers and Airmen were activated by the Governor of Wisconsin, Tony Evers, on March 19, 2020.(Wisconsin National Guard

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense defense specialists from units across III Marine Expeditionary Force conduct decontamination drills during exercise Toxic Bayou at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan, Aug.11, 2022. The Marines conducted exercise Toxic Bayou to refine their skills in Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction operations across unique and challenging environments. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

110407-N-HI707-931LAGOS, Nigeria (April 7, 2011) A Nigerian firefighting team practice hose handling during a damage control drill aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West. APS is an international security cooperation initiative designed to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

A Soldier from the 126th Aviation Battalion helps administer COVID-19 tests to first responders at a drive thru testing facility, April 9, 2020, on the Big E fairgrounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The soldiers worked with other Massachusetts agencies getting individuals tested. The tested individuals should have their results digitally within 48 hours.

030625-F-2922M-001. Base: Truax Field State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

Army National Guard Sgt. Eduardo Miranda, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Troop A, 1st Squadron of the 124th Cavalry Regiment demonstrates the proper donning and doffing of personal protective gear for members of Joint Task Force 176 who are preparing to support long-term care facility disinfection operations at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, May 7, 2020. Joint Task Force 176, a unit of Texas Military Department personnel who have been distributing food and supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, are preparing to support the Texas Division of Emergency Management in disinfecting long-term care facilities.

040323-F-5388P-002. Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Airman 1st Class Nicolas Rose, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, looks for access points during an accident victim extraction exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 7, 2016. Access points were identified to remove the rear hatch allowing access to victims in the back of the vehicle. Larger vehicles, such as minivans, provide additional challenges when extracting victims, and removing the rear hatch provides a more efficient way to remove victims while minimizing danger to first responders.

040702-M-2900S-053. Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

After exiting the building where the simulated threat was located, a firefighter goes through the decontamination process. (Photo Credit: Jim Hughes)

221011-N-LK647-0370 ATLANTIC OCEANOperations Specialist 2nd Class Dashaun Cox, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), sands paint from a bulkhead while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 11, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

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