EM teaches CBRN defense

Unexploded ordnance training aids sit on display during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. The visual aids are used to teach Airmen how respond during a CBRN attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Airman 1st Class Victoria Hammond, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, shows Airmen a self-sealing disk valve during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. Hammond taught the Airmen how to inspect different pieces of equipment for tears, slits and degradation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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An Airman attaches a filter to an M50 gas mask during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. Airmen that attended the course learned how to properly care for and use their equipment and how to respond in the event of a CBRN attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Airman 1st Class Victoria Hammond, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, inspects an Airman’s equipment to ensure he is wearing it properly during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. During training Airmen had to demonstrate how to prepare for different mission-oriented protective postures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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An Airman attaches M-8 paper to a liquid detection post during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. During training, Airman 1st Class Victoria Hammond, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, taught Airmen the importance of contamination avoidance. Ways to avoid contamination include covering assets, regularly inspecting gear, monitoring zone transition points, and properly disposing contaminated waste. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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An Airman writes the date on M-8 paper during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. The dates provide Airman with a reference when inspecting the paper for contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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An Airman dons protective equipment during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. During training, Airmen were taught how to properly care for and wear protective equipment. Failure to properly care for and inspect protective gear can lead to illness or death in the event of a CBRN attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Airman 1st Class Victoria Hammond, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, evaluates Airmen during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. The Airmen learn how to identify unexploded ordnances, how to care for and use protective gear and how to respond in the event of a CBRN attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Airmen cordon an unexploded ordnance training aid during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. Cordoning warns others of possible dangers and prevents access to the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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An Airman signals the evaluator that his team as finished a training scenario during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. During training, Airmen learned how to properly care for protective equipment, prepare for different mission-oriented protective postures, identify unexploded ordnances, avoid contamination and respond in the event of a CBRN attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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EM teaches CBRN defense

Published March 17, 2016
By Senior Airman Amanda Morris
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

Unexploded ordnance training aids sit on display during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense survival skills training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 8, 2016. The visual aids are used to teach Airmen how respond during a CBRN attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)