Ellsworth Air Force Base

Operation Readiness Inspection

Senior Airman Steven Wachlin, 28th Services Squadron, marshals in cargo off a vehicle while the vehicle operator, Staff Sgt. Jerry Thomason, 28th Logistic Readiness Squardon, stands by the vehicle during an operational readiness inspection at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. The cargo deployment function is responsible for ensuring all cargo is properly documented and secured for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Ruiz)

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Operation Readiness Inspection

Staff Sgt. Wesley Lindsey, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, checks cargo in the cargo deployment function during an Operational Readiness Inspection at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. The cargo deployment function is responsible for ensuring all cargo is properly documented and secured for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Ruiz)

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Operation Readiness Inspection

Staff Sgt. Wesley Lindsey, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron cargo in-checker, inspects the cargo while it's being marshaled into the cargo deployment function by Senior Airman Steven Wachlin, 28th Services Squadron, during an Operational Readiness Inspection at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. The cargo deployment function is responsible for ensuring all cargo is properly documented and secured for transportation.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Ruiz)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Alicia Datzman, from the 34th Bomb Squadron processes through a simulated deployment line during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate the 28th Bomb Wing's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erendira Schoreder, from the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, reviews packing lists while processing cargo during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate the 28th Bomb Wing's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Candy Malley, left, and Airman 1st Class Martha Shaw, both from the 28th Medical Operations Squadron, sort through medical records as 28th Bomb Wing members process through a simulated deployment line during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Operation Readiness Inspection

Senior Airman Steven Wachlin, 28th Services Squadron, marshals in cargo while Airman 1st Class Elishia Taubduring, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, spots the cargo during an operational readiness inspection at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. The cargo deployment function is responsible for ensuring that all cargo is properly documented and secured for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Ruiz)

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Operation Readiness Inspection

Senior Airman Steven Wachlin, 28th Services Squadron, marshals in cargo during an operational readiness inspection at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. The cargo deployment function is responsible for ensuring all cargo is properly documented and secured for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Ruiz)

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Operation Readiness Inspection

Senior Airman Steven Wachlin, 28th Services Squadron, marshals in cargo while, Staff Sgt. Johnny Thompson, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, spots the cargo during an operational readiness inspection at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 15, 2007. The cargo deployment function is responsible for ensuring all cargo is properly documented and secured for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Ruiz)

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Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White 07-ACC-12

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Wilburn Poe, from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks the tail section of a B-1B Lancer prior to the aircraft being inspected during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White 07-ACC-12

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Armstrong (left), and Airman 1st Class Edward Kovalcin, both from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, take a short break prior to having their B-1B Lancer inspected during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White 07-ACC-12

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Armstrong (left), and Airman 1st Class Edward Kovalcin, both from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, take a short break prior to having their B-1B Lancer inspected during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White 07-ACC-12

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Kovalcin (left), and 1st Lt. Wilburn Poe, both from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, present Lt. Col. John Nichols, from the 37th Bomb Squadron, the maintenance paperwork for a B-1B Lancer prior to having it inspected during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White 07-ACC-12

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Kovalcin (left), from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, presents Lt. Col. John Nichols, from the 37th Bomb Squadron, the maintenance paperwork for a B-1B Lancer prior to having it inspected during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White 07-ACC-12

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Kovalcin, from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, files maintenance paperwork for a B-1B Lancer after it was inspected during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White 07-ACC-12

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Armstrong, from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is happy at the positive feedback he got after his B-1B Lancer was thoroughly inspected during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Coronet White 07-ACC-12 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 17, 2007. An Air Combat Command inspection team will use this ORI to evaluate Ellsworth's ability to effectively and rapidly deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Michael B. Keller)(Released)

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Bomber Take Off

A 37 Bomb Squadron B-1 Bomber taxis on the flight line as it prepares for take off Nov. 16 during the operational readiness inspection. The inspection, which evaluates the base's war-time mission readiness, kicked off Nov. 14 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Bomber Take Off

A 37 Bomb Squadron B-1 Bomber begins take off Nov. 16 during the operational readiness inspection. The inspection, which evaluates the base's war-time mission readiness, kicked off Nov. 14 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Bomber Take Off

A 37 Bomb Squadron B-1 Bomber begins take off Nov. 16 during the operational readiness inspection as Col. Scott Vander Hamm, 28th Bomb Wing commander, observes from his staff car. The inspection, which evaluates the base's war-time mission readiness, kicked off Nov. 14 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Bomber Take Off

A 37 Bomb Squadron B-1 Bomber taxis on the flight line as it prepares for take off Nov. 16 during the operational readiness inspection. The inspection, which evaluates the base's war-time mission readiness, kicked off Nov. 14 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Bomber Take Off

Two 37 Bomb Squadron B-1 Bombers taxi on the flight line as they prepare for take off Nov. 16 during the operational readiness inspection. The inspection, which evaluates the base's war-time mission readiness, kicked off Nov. 14 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anthony Sanchelli)

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Operational Readiness Inspection tests Ellsworth

Published Nov. 16, 2007