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Active shooter exercise tests Barksdale

By Senior Airman Damon Kasberg, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs / Published December 08, 2016

Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, drives to the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. As part of the exercise Utphall played the role of an “active shooter”, testing the base’s ability to respond to an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, holds a training weapon during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. These types of exercises test and evaluate the response of base agencies to emergencies.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, looks over his shoulder as he heads into the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Like an actual active shooter incident, Airmen weren’t given a warning. While some were caught off guard, others implemented their training and avoided Utphall as he searched the medical building for potential victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, aims a training weapon at Airmen during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Like an actual active shooter incident, Airmen weren’t given a warning. While some were caught off guard, others implemented their training and avoided Utphall as he searched the medical building for victimes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, walks down a hallway looking for potential “victims” during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. He went throughout the medical building, searching offices for victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, is handcuffed during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Utphall played the role of the active shooter. These types of exercises test how the base responds to any given situation and evaluates base agencies’ response to situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron search a building for victims and potential threats during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. This exercise tested the base's emergency management core capabilities as well as shelter in place and lock down procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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*CAPTION* (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, is put in handcuffs during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Utphall played the role of the active shooter. Exercises allow the commander to see exactly what areas need more focus and training, and a means to enhance readiness, boost capabilities and streamline procedures in the event of a major incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Senior Airman Alexander Davis, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, searches rooms for victims and potential threats during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Exercises allow the commander to see exactly what areas need more focus and training, and a means to enhance readiness, boost capabilities and streamline procedures in the event of a major incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Staff Sgt. Seth Ewing, 2nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, performs self-aid buddy-care to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. After neutralizing the shooter and other security forces members searched the rest of the medical building for other potential threats before tending to victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Airmen assist a simulated victim evacuate a building during an active shooter exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Exercises allow the commander to see exactly what areas need more focus and training, and a means to enhance readiness, boost capabilities and streamline procedures in the event of a major incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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A member of the inspection team checks his cell phone for updates during an active shooter exercise on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., 29, 2016. Exercises give the wing commander a means to enhance readiness, boost capabilities and streamline procedures in the event of a base emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Senior Airman Jordan Crouse, 2nd Security Forces military working dog handler, and Hektor, 2nd SFS MWD, guard a security perimeter during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. Crouse and Hektor performed a security sweep, searching for bomb-making material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Master Sgt. Jeremy Utphall, 2nd Bomb Wing Inspector General exercise division superintendent, drives to the medical building during an active shooter exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 29, 2016. As part of the exercise Utphall played the role of an “active shooter”, testing the base’s ability to respond to an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)