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Defending the skies from the ground

CALIENTE, Nev. -- Sgt. Henry Velez, healthcare specialist, administers intravenous fluids to Spc. Tana Baker, Patriot fire control enhanced operator during Operation Red Flag 11-3 Feb. 24. Velez is training to maintain proficiency in the administration of medical care under field conditions. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise that provides heavily-contested and degraded operational environments to prepare crews for major combat operations against a near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Tony Richardson) (Released)

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Defending the skies from the ground

CALIENTE, Nev. -- Spc. Willie Riddick, 1-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion Patriot Engage Station operator, services engine fluids on an electrical power plant vehicle during Operation Red Flag 11-3 Feb. 24, 2011. The battalion's mission is to provide air defense for friendly forces and allies to allow freedom of maneuver. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise that provides heavily-contested and degraded operational environments to prepare crews for major combat operations against a near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Tony Richardson) (Released)

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MARE

101109-F-8454M-327 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C.-- Senior Airman Christopher Beaver, 20th Fighter Wing public affairs broadcaster, interviews Tech. Sgt. Aaron Bunyea, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, after the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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101109-F-8454M-266 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C. -- The hazardous material decontamination team decontaminates the accident during the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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101109-F-8454M-250 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C. -- Fire Lt. John Jolly, Sumter Fire Department, radios the entry control team to get updates on the situation during the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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101109-F-8454M-201 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C.-- Technical Sgt. Jamie Sampson, 79th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician, communicates with the victim to get a better understanding of his injuries during the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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101109-F-8454M-126 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C.-- Police Senior Cpl. Christopher Lyons, Sumter Police Department, left, and police Lt. Michael Evans, Sumter Police Department, right, decontaminate Jeremy Shirley, Sumter Fire Department, during the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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101109-F-8454M-080 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C. -- Members of the Sumter Fire Department use the shower wand in the hazardous material decontamination pool to decontaminate the victim before bringing them into the containment zone during the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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101109-F-8454M-047 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C.-- Captain Maria Laplant, 79th Fighter Squadron flight surgeon, and Tech. Sgt. Jamie Sampson, 79th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician, go over the autopsy jurisdiction during the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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101109-F-8454M-025 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C. -- Fire Lt. John Jolly, Sumter Fire Department, coordinates with his entry operation team as they participate in the Major Accident Response Exercise Nov. 9. The MARE trains first responders how to best respond if a major accident was to occur. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman David L. Minor)

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Atlantic Strike

100915-F-4983M-101 AVON PARK, Fla. -- Members from the 682d Air Support Operations Squadron from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C, take part in Atlantic Strike 10-02 on Sept. 15, 2010. The 682d are also an Air Support Operations Center, their goal is to support ground operations with data link information and to support ground commanders by providing situational awareness to aircrew and other agencies. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)(RELEASED)

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Atlantic Strike

100915-F-4983M-76 AVON PARK, Fla. -- Airman 1st Class Kinsley a member of the 682d Air Support Operations Squadron from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C, checks over HF radio at Atlantic Strike 10-02 on Sept. 15, 2010. Airman Kinsley is part of a four man team that was sent out to test the capabilities of a mobile air support operation center. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)(RELEASED)

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Atlantic Strike

100914-F-4983M-222 AVON PARK, Fla. -- An UH-1 Huey and an AH-1 W Cobra patrol the sky overhead on Sept. 14, 2010 as part of Atlantic Strike 10-02. The helicopters are from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-467, Marine Corps. Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)(RELEASED)

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Atlantic Strike

100914-F-4983M-149 AVON PARK, Fla. -- Technical Sgt. Hall (front) and Senior Airman Sigmon (back) relay their positions to their joint fires observers, Sept. 14, 2010 as part of Atlantic Strike 10-02. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)(RELEASED)

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Atlantic Strike

100914-F-4983M-086 AVON PARK, Fla. -- Technical Sgt. Hall calls in close air support to eliminate targets, Sept. 14, 2010 as part of Atlantic Strike 10-02. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)(RELEASED)

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Atlantic Strike

AVON PARK, Fla. -- Marine Capt. Scott, half of call sign Lightning 91 team, records his unit's position at Atlantic Strike 10-02 on Sept. 14, 2010. Lightning 91 is taking part in south tactical lane, this lane emphasizes live ordnance and close air support. STAC is one of four different lanes that Atlantic Strike is set up for. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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Atlantic Strike

AVON PARK, Fla. -- Air Force Staff Sgt. Michaelson, south tactical lane team leader, pops smoke at Atlantic Strike 10-02, Sept. 14, 2010. Popping smoke is one of the ways the team leads get the joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer to have a sense of urgency. STAC is one of four different lanes that Atlantic Strike is set up for. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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Atlantic Strike

AVON PARK, Fla. -- Marine Capts. Leancu and Scott, call sign Lightning 91, call in their position and receive positions from their joint fires observer at Atlantic Strike 10-02, Sept. 14, 2010. Lightning 91 is taking part in the south tactical lane, this lane emphasizes live ordnance and close air support. STAC is one of four different lanes that Atlantic Strike is set up for. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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Atlantic Strike

AVON PARK, Fla. -- Marine Capts. Leancu and Scott, call sign Lightning 91, take cover as an improvised explosive devise explodes at Atlantic Strike 10-02, Sept. 14, 2010. Lightning 91 is taking part in the south tactical lane. This lane emphasizes live ordnance and close air support. STAC is one of four different lanes that Atlantic Strike is set up for. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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Atlantic Strike

AVON PARK, Fla. -- Two Marines return fire as their vehicle takes small arms fire while they where doing their patrol on the convoy lane at Atlantic Strike 10-02, Sept. 13, 2010. The convoy lane takes place along a rural road and focuses on counter improvised explosive device techniques and positively identifying targets with the type two tactical air control party close air support system, a video downlink which allows the joint terminal attack controller to see what the pilots see, eliminating error location factors. Atlantic Strike is a biannual Air Combat Command sponsored joint training exercise designed for the tactical employment of air power in support of joint terminal attack controller and joint fires observer integration through close air support. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Mitchell)

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