Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Left to right) Senior Airman Craig George and Airmen 1st Class Taylor Messer and Mitch Carrell, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, navigate their way through a simulated fire during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. During the Phase II ORE, firefighters were tested on their ability to respond to and extinguish fires in a deployed environment. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Left) Senior Airman Alexander Gerszewski, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, communicates to Senior Airman Kenneth Colton, 28 CES firefighter, during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. The firefighters responded to a simulated structural fire on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Firefighters from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron communicate the location of a simulated fire to one another during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. The building was filled with non-toxic smoke to not only train Airmen on escaping, but to train firefighters on search and rescue tactics as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Right) Senior Airman Alexander Gerszewski, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, adjusts the helmet and gas mask of Senior Airman Kenneth Colton, 28 CES firefighter, during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. The Phase II ORE is designed to mimic a deployed environment and test the combat abilities of Ellsworth’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Flynn)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left) Senior Airman David Brock, 28th Security Forces Squadron Airman, checks identification on Master Sgt. Katherine Proffit, 28 SFS Airman, during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise while in mission oriented protective posture gear, May 11. The exercise is a simulated deployment which tests Airmen on their skills and abilities while under stressful conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- (Left) Senior Airman David Brock, 28th Security Forces Squadron Airman, checks identification on Senior Airman John Shauri, 28th Mission Support Group client system technician, during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise while in mission oriented protective posture gear, May 11. The Phase II ORE tests Airmen on their skills and abilities while under the stress of a simulated deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Tech. Sgt. Kevin David, 28th Medical Group NCO in-charge of resource management, uses a radio during a phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 11. The Phase II ORE will test Airmen across the base on their ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Senior Airman Jeremy Ross, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, leaves a covered tent to patrol the area during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. Airmen continued to perform during the Phase II ORE, Which tested deployed combat readiness, regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Left) Senior Airman Michael Owyen, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, assists Senior Airman Jeremy Ross, 28 SFS patrolman, with putting on warm gloves during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. With the cold weather setting in during the ORE, Airmen took steps to ensure proper safety and protection from the snow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Left) Senior Airman Michael Owyen, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, assists Senior Airman Jeremy Ross, 28 SFS patrolman, with putting on warm gloves during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. Airmen took steps to ensure proper safety and protection from the snow during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Left to right) Airman Clarence Jones and Senior Airman Bryan McClellan, 28 Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, both warm up inside a Humvee during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. During the Phase II ORE, which was designed to test the ability to operate in a deployed environment, Airmen took the necessary precautions to stay warm during the spring snowfall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Front to back) Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pieta and Senior Airman Kristi Terwilliger, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, patrol their area during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. The Phase II ORE tested Airmen across the base on their ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Left to right) Senior Airman Kristi Terwilliger and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pieta, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, take aim in the prone position during a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. The Phase II ORE tested Airmen across the base on their ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – (Front to back) Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pieta and Senior Airman Kristi Terwilliger, 28th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, scout the area for simulated threats during a phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, May 12. During the Phase II ORE, Security Forces Airmen were tested on a variety of scenarios designed to gauge their ability to operate in the deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Phase II ORE

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – During a phase II Operational Readiness Exercise, B-1B Lancers sit lined up, May 12. The exercise tested Airmen across the base on their ability to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Ellsworth participates in Phase II ORE

Published May 13, 2010