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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ross Williams, 31st Communications Squadron client systems technician, performs a post-attack reconnaissance sweep, during MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 6, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During the inspection, Airmen were tested on their operational readiness by performing PAR sweeps to survey the immediate area for signs of contamination, unidentified explosive ordinance, or facility damage. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Matthew Lotz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josiah Hamernick, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, operates an F6-A robot, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 5, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During the inspection, EOD Airmen responded to a simulated suspicious package which tested their readiness procedures. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Peter Gracey, 31st Communications Squadron cyber transmit systems technician, performs a post-attack reconnaissance sweep, during MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 6, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During the inspection, Airmen were tested on their operational readiness by performing PAR sweeps to survey the immediate area for signs of contamination, unidentified explosive ordinance, or facility damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lotz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Molly Clune, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, assesses Airman 1st Class Emani Coe’s knowledge on the use of a nerve agent detector kit, during MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 5, 2015 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Airmen were inspected on operational readiness procedures during a simulated post-attack reconnaissance sweep scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, x-ray a fake suspicious package, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 5, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Airmen responded to several scenarios which tested their readiness procedures. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sabrina Budney and Maj. Dennis Robinson, stabilize a fake incapacitated victim, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 6, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The inspection scenario tested coordination amongst several squadrons in response to a simulated earthquake. Budney is a medical technician and Robinson is a physician assistant from the 31st Aerospace Medical Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Ault, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, neutralizes a simulated suspicious package, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 5, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During the inspection, EOD Airmen responded to a simulated suspicious package which tested their readiness procedures. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Hubbard, 31st Medical Operations Squadron medical services flight commander, pours fake blood on Airman 1st Class Blaytin Southerly, 31st Security Forces Squadron response force member, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 5, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The inspection allowed medical personnel to emulate real-world situations that participants may encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lotz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Sheard, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron structural technician, tests the air for simulated nerve agents, during MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 5, 2015 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Airmen were inspected on operational readiness procedures during a simulated post-attack reconnaissance sweep scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Medical Group and Security Forces Squadron carry a simulated casualty to an ambulance, during MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 7, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training tested Airmen’s abilities to work together, perform self-air buddy care and transport injured personnel to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lotz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force emergency responders assist injured personnel after a simulated earthquake, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 6, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The inspection scenario tested the coordination of several squadrons in response to an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josiah Hamernick, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, ensures Staff Sgt. Michael Ault’s, 31 CES EOD technician, bomb suit is properly donned, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 5, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The inspection’s scenarios tested the wing’s emergency response and readiness procedures. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Bradshaw, 31st Logistic Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, exchanges an individual’s gas mask, during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, April 6, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. During the inspection, several personnel were required to exchange their masks for newer ones. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Areca T. Wilson/Released)

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(From left) U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Peter Gracey and Pablo Arroyo review the classification of a simulated unexploded ordinance during an inspection scenario, May 6, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR tested Airmen’s operational readiness. Gracey is a cyber transport systems technician and Pablo is a cyber surety technician from the 31st Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lotz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force security forces members from the 31st Security Forces Squadron clear a building during an active shooter training scenario for inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 7, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training tested Airmen’s abilities to work together, perform self-air buddy care and transport injured personnel to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lotz/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Allen Cruz, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron unit security manager, hammers pegs into the ground to secure the tent base during inspection Maroon Excavator, May 6, 2015 at Area D Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st CES constructs tents to simulate setting up a base in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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U.S. Air Force 31st Civil Engineer Squadron members pull the remaining sides of the tent into place during inspection Maroon Excavator, May 6, 2015 at Area D Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st CES constructs tents to simulate setting up a base in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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MAROON EXCAVATOR: Wing inspection

Published May 7, 2015
By 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Airmen with the 31st Fighter Wing honed their operational skills during inspection MAROON EXCAVATOR, May 4-8, 2015. During the inspection, several scenarios tested the wing's ability to respond to emergency situations. Each scenario allowed inspection teams to accurately analyze each unit's capability to effectively complete the mission and showcase their abilities.

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