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SEALION 09-04

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Chief Master Sgt. Henry P. Gillen, USAFCENT chief of Air Traffic Control Services, places a cross of ashes and oil for Ash Wednesday on the forehead of Master Sgt. Tanya M. Carbone, 77 Aircraft Maintenance Unit First Sergeant. Chief Master Sgt Gillen volunteered along with Chaplain (Capt.) Kelvin Francis, to perform the service during an operational readiness exercise providing players the opportunity to participate who would normally be unable due to their work schedules. Ash Wednesday is a ceremony mostly practiced by Catholics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Josef Cole)

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SEALION 09-04

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Airmen take cover in a simulated bunker during a "chemical attack" Feb. 25 while participating in a three-day operational readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by SSgt. Henry Hoegen)

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SEALION 09-04

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Tech. Sgt. Amber M. Harvey, 20th Operations Group Staff, dons her gas mask Feb. 24 during a simulated attack while participating in a three-day operational readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by SSgt. Henry Hoegen)

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SEALION 09-04

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- An Airman in the air traffic control tower dons the required chemical protection on Feb. 24 during a simulated chemical attack while participating in a three-day operational readiness exercise. An operational readiness exercise teaches Airmen how to fight and survive in a combat zone. (U.S. Air Force Photo by SSgt. Henry Hoegen)

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Sign here

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Staff Sgt. Paul Fletcher, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, signs off 370 gallon fuel tanks for a simulated external fuel tank jettison during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 16. OREs evaluate how quickly and accurately Airmen can prepare aircraft in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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Donning MOPP gear

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen from the 79th Maintenance Unit respond to an alarm red MOPP 4 ground attack while on the flightline during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 16. OREs evaluate how quickly and accurately Airmen can prepare aircraft in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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Regenerating F-16s

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen from the 79th Fighter Squadron conduct an aircraft regeneration on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 16. OREs evaluate how quickly and accuratley Airmen can prepare aircraft in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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Preparing jet for munitions

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airman 1st Class Antonio Fisher, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loader, prepares wiring for a guided bomb unit on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 16. OREs evaluate how quickly and accurately Airmen can prepare aircraft in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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Regenerating F-16s

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen from the 79th Fighter Squadron ground an F-16 Fighting Falcon before starting an aircraft regeneration during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 16. OREs evaluate how quickly and accurately Airmen can prepare aircraft in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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Check list review

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen from the 79th Fighter Squadron review check lists before starting an aircraft regeneration during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 16. OREs evaluate how quickly and accurately Airmen can prepare aircraft in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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Sea Lion 09-01

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Staff Sgt. Andre Edwards, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, radios in the injuries of a wounded insurgent while Airman Donald Jabaay, 20th CES, keeps watch during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct 15. OREs test and evaluate deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Henry Hoegen)

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Sea Lion 09-01

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Staff Sgt. Andre Edwards, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, takes cover as simulated shots are fired in his direction during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 15. OREs test and evaluate deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Henry Hoegen)

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Sea Lion 09-01

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron provide first aid to an injured insurgent during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 15. OREs test and evaluate deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Henry Hoegen)

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Sea Lion 09-01

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen of the 20th Fighter Wing stand guard at the 20th Civil Engineer compound during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 15. OREs help prepare and evaluate Airmen for real-world deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt Patrick Mitchell)

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Sea Lion 09-01

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Senior Airman Tania Darder, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes cover behind a vehicle and calls out insurgent locations to other members of her team during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 15. OREs help prepare and evaluate Airmen for real-world deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt Patrick Mitchell)

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Sea Lion 09-01

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airman 1st Class Matthew Gregor, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes a firing position behind a vehicle and returns simulated insurgent fire during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 15. OREs help prepare and evaluate Airmen for real-world deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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Sea Lion 09-01

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Staff Sgt. Kewana Williams, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation air condition craftsman, confirms the sign and counter-sign before letting a vehicle enter the CE compound during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 15. OREs help prepare and evaluate Airmen for real-world deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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Sea Lion 08-09

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters extinguish a controlled aircraft fire during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Aug. 26. An ORE helps firefighters along with other 20th Fighter Wing Airmen prepare for tasks they could experience during real world deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Davis)

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Sea Lion 08-09

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Firefighters from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a burning aircraft during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Aug. 26. OREs provide vital training and prepare Airmen for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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Sea Lion 08-09

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Firefighters from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a burning aircraft during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Aug. 26. OREs provide vital training and prepare Airmen for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

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