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Weasels maintain victory during OREs

By Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published May 19, 2017

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare an F-16CM Fighting Falcon during operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 15-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2015. During an ORE, Airmen perform their duties under simulated deployed conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare an F-16CM Fighting Falcon during operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 15-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2015. During an ORE, Airmen perform their duties under simulated deployed conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Skyler Moss and Remzo Rovcanin, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians, lay in the prone position with their weapons ready during operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 16-08 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 23, 2016. OREs, held several times annually, provide 20th Fighter Wing Airmen an opportunity to demonstrate their combat capabilities and emergency preparedness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Dougherty)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Skyler Moss and Remzo Rovcanin, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians, lay in the prone position with their weapons ready during operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 16-08 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 23, 2016. OREs, held several times annually, provide 20th Fighter Wing Airmen an opportunity to demonstrate their combat capabilities and emergency preparedness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Dougherty)

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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing participate in operational readiness exercises at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., in spring 2015 and 2016. During operational readiness exercises (OREs), Airmen perform their duties in a simulated deployed environment.

Some of the possible challenges that arise during deployments are tested during OREs, such as unexpected injuries and chemical attacks.
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