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  • During a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, Airmen from the 41st Rescue Squadron and 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Sanity’s limit

    During a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, Airmen from the 41st Rescue Squadron and 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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  • Senior Airman Zachary Oswald, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts a post-flight foreign object debris inspection on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Checking for safety

    Senior Airman Zachary Oswald, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts a post-flight foreign object debris inspection on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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  • Senior Airman Wil Spicer, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit instrument and flight control technician, waits to marshal an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Waiting for the helo to come

    Senior Airman Wil Spicer, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit instrument and flight control technician, waits to marshal an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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  • An HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot from the 41st Rescue Squadron performs post-flight operations during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Shutting it down

    An HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot from the 41st Rescue Squadron performs post-flight operations during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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  • An HH-60G Pave Hawk crew member from the 41st Rescue Squadron waits to go through an aircrew contamination control area during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Last one up

    An HH-60G Pave Hawk crew member from the 41st Rescue Squadron waits to go through an aircrew contamination control area during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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  • An HH-60G Pave Hawk crew member from the 41st Rescue Squadron holds his blower battery during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Holding onto life

    An HH-60G Pave Hawk crew member from the 41st Rescue Squadron holds his blower battery during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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  • HH-60G Pave Hawk crew members from the 41st Rescue Squadron wait to be taken to an aircrew contamination control area during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    We’re not out of this yet

    HH-60G Pave Hawk crew members from the 41st Rescue Squadron wait to be taken to an aircrew contamination control area during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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  • HH-60G Pave Hawk crew members from the 41st Rescue Squadron pose for a photo during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

    Gas mask buddies

    HH-60G Pave Hawk crew members from the 41st Rescue Squadron pose for a photo during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise, March 28, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen were geared up in mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear to simulate potential conditions they could face while deployed in austere environments. While in MOPP gear, Airmen have to deal with claustrophobic conditions, impaired communication and battle the constant threat of heat exhaustion, while completing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)

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    Rescue assets endure CBRN exercise

    • Published April 5, 2018
    • By Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt
    • 23d Wing Public Affairs
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