820 BDG conducts mission readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather Dixon, 824th Base Defense Squadron squad leader, prepares to climb into a light medium tactical vehicle at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 24, 2021. The 820th Base Defense Group held a mission readiness exercise to qualify for immediate response force assumption. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, exit an HC-130J Combat King II at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 24, 2021. The 820th Base Defense Group used the C-130 to accommodate the 824th BDS Airmen and all of their equipment that will last them approximately 72 hours in a simulated contingency location for a mission readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron wait for transportation to a different location at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 24, 2021. The 820th Base Defense Group held a mission readiness exercise at Avon Park and Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, to conduct deployment scenarios, evaluate the Airmen on their performance, and qualify the 824th BDS for the requirements needed to deploy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, participate in a simulated dismount attack at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 26, 2021. The 824th BDS simulates these attacks to train Airmen to become qualified as an immediate response force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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U.S. Air Force 820th Base Defense Group mission readiness exercise participants build a defensive fighting position at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 24, 2021. Airmen build a fighting position to blend into the environment and create shelter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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820 BDG conducts mission readiness exercise

824th Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, adds concealment to a defensive fighting position at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 24, 2021. The branches help camouflage the fighting position from opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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820 BDG conducts mission readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force multi-capable Airmen assigned to the 23rd Wing refuel and load a GDU-38 practice munition onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 26, 2021. The simultaneous act of fueling and loading a munition on an aircraft is an integrated combat turn used in contingency locations for a quicker turn-around for aircraft in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Coll, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, secures a GDU-38 practice munition onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 25, 2021. Multi-capable Airmen participated in the 820th Base Defense Group mission readiness exercise to provide security, maintenance, weapon loads, and refuels for four A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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820 BDG conducts mission readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Gallagher, 824th Base Defense Squadron squad leader, provides security at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 25, 2021. The 824th BDS provided security while an A-10C Thunderbolt II was being refueled and loaded with ammunition during an integrated combat turn. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Lucio Strayer, 824th Base defense Squadron paramedic, bandages a team member acting as a wounded local at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 25, 2021. The event simulated a real-world scenario of a local from an austere location in need of medical assistance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson)

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820 BDG conducts mission readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Wheeler, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, marshals an MJ-1C lift truck into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 24, 2021. Airmen use hand signs when guiding large equipment onto aircraft due to loud noises on the flight line. The 71st RQS provided airlift for munitions and equipment to support the 820th Base Defense Group’s mission readiness exercise at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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820 BDG conducts mission readiness exercise

Published Aug. 31, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Rachel Perkinson
23rd Wing Public Affairs

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