MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Daniel Bates, base security officer, inspects the identification card of Capt. Ty Tripple, 366th Fighter Wing Staff executive officer, while the base is in force protection level Bravo during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-03 here, Feb. 4. The base security officers are the first line of defense against unauthorized personnel gaining access to the base. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Deploying Airmen from the 366th Services Squadron await a pre-deployment briefing as they start to process through the personnel deployment function during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-03 here, Feb. 4. The PDF line consists of baggage drop off, numerous briefings about the nature of the deployment and a last check to make sure paperwork is in order. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Senior Airman Valerie Hart, 366th Aeromedical Dental Squadron medical readiness manager, reviews mobility folders to ensure Airmen from her squadron are ready to deploy on time during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-03 here, Feb. 4. Mobility folders assist unit deployment managers in keeping track of required paperwork for use during a deployment. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Senior Airman Valerie Hart, 366th Aeromedical Dental Squadron medical readiness manager, takes inventory of uniforms that will be issued to deploying Airmen during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-03 here, Feb. 4. Airman Hart is in charge of making sure the Airmen in her squadron deploy with the proper gear and training. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- F-15E Strike Eagles from the 391st Fighter Squadron roar away after being outfitted to deploy to a simulated deployed location during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-03 here, Feb. 4. Airmen from the 366th Fighter Wing are graded on how fast they are able to prepare aircraft for the deployment. Once the aircraft arrive to the simulated deployed base, they are graded on how quickly they are able to refuel and upload new weapons onto the aircraft. The 366th FW conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)