Airmen feel the CBRN

A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense face mask is displayed during a CBRN defense course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 5, 2017. CBRN defense protective measures are taken in situations where CBRN warfare hazards may be present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Airmen feel the CBRN

Senior Airman Kenneth Sargent, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron cable and antenna theater maintenance technician, receives a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense check during a CBRN course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4, 2017. During the course, Airmen conducted CBRN defense checks to ensure the absence of contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Airmen feel the CBRN

Staff Sgt. Joseph Craig, 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron special communications team technician, listens to an instructor during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4, 2017. The CBRN defense course here trains Airmen to protect themselves if they encounter a dangerous chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Airmen feel the CBRN

1st Lt. Michelle McMillen, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot (left), assists another Airman in examining M8 paper during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4, 2017. Airmen taking the CBRN defense course learn how to use M8 detector paper to identify chemical agents such as G and V nerve agents and H and L blister agents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Tech. Sgt. Michael Osburn, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management plans NCO in charge, instructs a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear defense course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 3, 2017. CBRN defense consists of contamination avoidance, CBRN mitigation, and CBRN passive protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense course participant posts a contamination sign on the back of a truck during a CBRN defense course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4, 2017. During the CBRN defense course, Airmen are taught how to inspect equipment, use detection equipment, and prepare for CBRN attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Airman 1st Class Bria Jackson, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management logistics apprentice, helps Master Sgt. Erica Jordan, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, tighten her face mask during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 3, 2017. The CBRN defense course trains Airmen how to properly wear and maintain their equipment, among other skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Airmen feel the CBRN

Published Jan. 9, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense face mask is displayed during a CBRN defense course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 5, 2017. CBRN defense protective measures are taken in situations where CBRN warfare hazards may be present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)