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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron perform clearing procedures before a simulated ground attack during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The simulation demonstrated the use of de-escalation tactics and tested security forces response to enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Husted, left, and Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron members, listen to instructions regarding a simulated ground attack during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The ground attack was an impromptu test for defenders to secure the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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569 USFPS responds to simulated ground attack

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, pilots the turret of a Humvee during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The Humvee provided protection when mitigating the simulated hostile scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

A Defender assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron takes aim during a simulated ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. During the simulation, 86th SFS personnel used M4 Carbine rifles with blank firing adapters to imitate live fire. Explosion simulators and smoke grenades were also used to train personnel in the most realistic scenario possble. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

An 86th Security Forces Squadron Defender radios his team during a simulated ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. While driving on the south side of Ramstein, 86th SFS personnel came under simulated fire from the woods. Personnel were evaluated on their ability to defend the base and neutralize aggressors with minimum friendly casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

A Defender assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron clears the area of simulated aggressors during an exercise ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The objective of the simulation was to evaluate the ability of the 86th SFS to defend against small arms threats. The scenario was part of Exercise Operation Varsity 19-04, which included exercises at Ramstein; Lajes Air Base; Portugal; Moron Air Base; Spain; and Chievres Air Base, Belgium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

A Defender assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron clears the area of simulated aggressors during an exercise ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The exercise measured and reaported personel’s ability to react and respond to contingency in the most realistic environment possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron take aim at simulated aggressors during an exercise ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. Personnel used M4 Carbine rifles with blank firing adaptors, smoke grenades, and explosion simulators to create a realistic contengency environment for the 86th SFS. The simulation was part of several contengency scenarios that took place during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-04. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron neutralizes a mock aggressor during an exercise ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. 86th SFS personnel successfully defended themselves against simulated small-arms fire, and demonstrated the ability to neautralize oppositoin forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travis Herek, 786th Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, builds a single pallet expeditionary kitchen during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. Five Airmen can set up A SPEK in three hours or less. The 721st FSS tested their ability to assemble the kitchen in a timely and effective manner, while wearing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective training gear due to potential simulation of a chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 721st Force Support Squadron prepare equipment within in a single pallet expeditionary kitchen assembled during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. They wore chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective training gear while assembling the kitchen to train in a simulated chemical-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

A Defender assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron takes a defensive position during a simulated ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. During the scenario, 16 simulated oppositon personnel bearing small-arms simulated a breach in Ramstein’s perimeter fence. 86th SFS personnel were evaluated on their response tatics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

A 86th Security Forces Squadron defender adjusts his night vision monocular during a simulated ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. Under weather conditions of rain and near-freezing tempuratures, 86th SFS personel followed their training by fortifying and defending their postions, and requesting additional forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Day 3: Op Var 19-04

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristen Floyd, 721st Force Support Squadron fitness apprentice, ignites a cooking heater from a single pallet expeditionary kitchen during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. A SPEK is a field kitchen designed be quickly assembled and support 550 personnel daily with three hot meals. Scenarios where a SPEK could be useful are in a remote location, during beddown of initial forces or when a permanent kitchen is damamged or cannot be accessed due to operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Operation Varsity 19-04: Day 2

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Gilliland, left, Staff Sgt. Charles Pearce, center, and Staff. Sgt. Christopher Mason, right, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine specialists, pose for a photo during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2019. The use of Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear allows the maintainers to endure potential crises so the mission can continue with minimal delays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Operation Varsity 19-04: Day 2

A U.S. Air Force Airman dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear takes cover under a desk during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2019. Airmen had to seek shelter while a simulated air strike occurred over the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Operation Varsity 19-04: Day 2

U.S. Air Force Airmen operate the Emergency Operation Center during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2019. The EOC serves as a central command and control facility during disasters and enemy attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Operation Varsity 19-04: Day 2

Yellow smoke disperses into the air during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2019. The smoke simulated a chemical attack, adding realism to the exercise which was designed to test Airmen’s response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Operation Varsity 19-04: Day 2

Yellow smoke disperses into the air during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2019. The smoke simulated a chemical attack, adding realism to the exercise which is designed to test Airmen’s response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Operation Varsity 19-04: Day 2

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Culp, 86th Airlift Wing Inspector General readiness inspection planner discusses plans for exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 10, 2019. The exercise simulated an air strike chemical attack requiring Airmen to conduct post-attack reconnaissance sweeps around the contaminated areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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