U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deylin Cortellini, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, signals his comrades during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Dec. 11. The use of hand signals provides defenders a discreet way of communicating when dealing with hostile scenarios.Photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer
A U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Opposing Forces team advances on 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron members during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Dec. 11. The simulation included the use of smoke grenades, blank rounds, and various assault rifles to enhance the realism of the exercise. Photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, speak to Airman 1st Class Sean Hurley, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management training journeyman, about the importance of preparedness and emergency response at Ramstein Air Base, Dec 11. The 86th AW participated in Operation Varsity 19-04 to promote readiness among Airmen. Photo by Senior Airman Kaylea Berry
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Gilliland, left, Staff Sgt. Charles Pearce, center, and Staff. Sgt. Christopher Mason, right, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine specialists, pose for a photo during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 10. The use of Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear allows the maintainers to endure potential crises so the mission can continue with minimal delays. Photo by Senior Airman Kaylea Berry
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erickson Zinger, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management training journeyman, center, explains to Airmen how to safely remove their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture boot covers at Ramstein Air Base, Dec 11. Airmen donned MOPP gear during exercise Operation Varsity 19-04. MOPP gear is used to protect Airmen from chemical, biological, environmental, radiological attacks, which allows mission continuation. Photo by Senior Airman Kaylea Berry
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, pilots the turret of a Humvee during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air Station, Dec. 11. The Humvee provided protection when mitigating the simulated hostile scenario.Photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer
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