CBRN Defense training hones readiness skills

U.S. Airmen from the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, test their ability to assist an injured service member during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)
U.S. Airmen from the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, test their ability to assist an injured service member during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Chen, of the 163d Logistics Readiness Squadron, California Air National Guard, looks up after putting on his gas mask, hood and gloves following a simulated explosion during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Chen, of the 163d Logistics Readiness Squadron, California Air National Guard, looks up after putting on his gas mask, hood and gloves following a simulated explosion during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jon Cairel, of the 163d Logistics Readiness Squadron, California Air National Guard, follows the procedure of keeping his eyes closed while tightening the straps on his gas mask during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided to 163d Attack Wing Airmen by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Macias, of the 163d Communications Flight, 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, radios a report to a unit control center during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training helps ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarena Fentress, of the 163d Logistics Readiness Squadron, California Air National Guard, writes the location on a piece of chemical detection paper during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Greg Valdaz, of the 163d Communications Flight, 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, works to put on his gas mask and hood following a simulated explosion during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ruiz, of the 163d Communications Flight, 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, unzips a chemical protection suit while moving through a decontamination line during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Mejia, an emergency manager with the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron, California Air National Guard, teaches CBRN Defense training to Airmen from the 163d Attack Wing, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training ensures Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lisa Reedy, of the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, puts on a chemical protection suit and boots during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Airmen with the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, wrap a vehicle with plastic to protect it from particles in the air during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Airmen from the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, test their ability to assist an injured service member during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Airmen with the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, including Staff Sgt. Kevin Wuerth, left, and Staff Sgt. DMarcus Broussard, right, evaluate a reaction found on chemical detection paper during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training helps ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Wuerth, of the 163d Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, radios radios a report of unexploded ordnance during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training is provided by emergency managers from the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Crumpton, an emergency manager with the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron, California Air National Guard, teaches Airmen how to move through a decontamination line during CBRN Defense training, Jan. 11, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The biennial training ensures Airmen remain familiar with the protective equipment and procedures used during chemical biological nuclear and radiological attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

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