Monday, September 28, 2009

442nd Fighter Wing conducts final exercise before October's inspection

by 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

9/26/2009 - WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Air Force Reservists in the 442nd Fighter Wing conducted their final "dress rehearsal" operational readiness exercise here Sep. 16-20 to prepare for an Air Combat Command operational readiness inspection in October.

During the exercise, 442nd Citizen Airmen simulated deploying to a forward operating base and many of the events and hardships they may face in a real-world situation.

Some of the training events included ground attacks from simulated enemies, donning protective equipment during chemical attacks and performing self aid and buddy care on simulated-wounded Citizen Airmen.



A crew chief for the 442nd Fighter Wing signals the pilot of A-10 79-0117 which way he needs to turn during the Phase II exercise, September 16, 2009. The Phase II exercise is an annual mobility exercise, which inspects all areas of 442nd operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Cory Todd) Hi-res



Maj. Bryan Stone, 442nd Fighter Wing, waits to step off A-10 79-0117 with DEATH PROOF ladder door art, during the Phase II exercise, September 16, 2009. The Phase II exercise is an annual mobility exercise, which inspects all areas of 442nd operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory Todd) Hi-res

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