CBRN Training: Sharpening 35th FW Readiness

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

Airmen perform a PAR sweep.

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A U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing perform a post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) sweep during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2025. PAR sweeps train Airmen to quickly respond to chemical contamination or unexploded ordnance scenarios, ensuring leadership can make informed decisions in real-world crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Airmen perform a PAR sweep.

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A U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing perform a post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) sweep during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2025. PAR sweeps train Airmen to quickly respond to chemical contamination or unexploded ordnance scenarios, ensuring leadership can make informed decisions in real-world crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Airmen perform buddy checks of MOPP gear.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patricia Frudden, 35th Medical Group bioenvironmental specialist, performs a buddy check of mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2025. Buddy checks of MOPP gear ensure proper wear and seal integrity, reinforcing CBRN readiness by allowing 35th Fighter Wing Airmen to operate safely and effectively in contaminated environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Airmen perform reaction tests for pulling on MOPP gear.

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brianna Barrera, 35th Fighter Wing assistant staff judge advocate, dons her gas mask for a reaction test during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2025. Reaction testing trains Airmen to rapidly don and seal masks under pressure, ensuring protection during real-world CBRN threats and enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to sustain airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Airmen are instructed on proper gas mask care and inspection.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing are instructed on proper gas mask care and inspection during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2025. CBRN training equips 35th Fighter Wing Airmen with real-world skills to detect hazards, protect assets and sustain operations during chemical or radiological attacks, ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Airman dons MOPP gear.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patricia Frudden, 35th Medical Group bioenvironmental specialist, dons mission-oriented protective posture-4 gear as part of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2025. CBRN training reinforces protective measures, giving Airmen confidence to operate during real-world threat scenarios, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can sustain combat airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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