LRAFB ROCKEX March 2011

Airmen 1st Class Matthew Myers and John Sullivan, 19th Security Forces Squadron mobile response, prepare for a simulated weapon check March 15, 2011, at Camp Warlord. Responders to the exercise handled the scenario with a sense of urgency, the same way as they would in a real world situation. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ellora Stewart)

LRAFB ROCKEX March 2011

Tech. Sgt. Omar Cuebas, 19th Force Support Squadron section chief of lodging, simulates preparing the remains of a military casualty for transport March 15, 2011, at Camp Warlord. The exercise training allows Little Rock Airmen to conduct a realistic training scenario of deploying, conducting missions and redeploying process on the base in preparation for an October operational readiness inspection. (Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Chisholm)

LRAFB ROCKEX March 2011

Airman Jessica Brown, 19th Medical Operations Squadron aeromedical space technician, performs self aid buddy care on Staff Sgt. Thomas Williams, 19th MDOS aeromedical space technician, during an exercise March 14, 2011 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jim Araos)

LRAFB ROCKEX March 2011

Tech. Sgt. Lucas Wise, 19th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, refuels a light cart during an exercise, March 15, 2011 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Airmen from 19th Airlift Wing tested their ability to deploy and operate in a hostile environment. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jim Araos)

LRAFB ROCKEX March 2011

Staff Sgt. Mark Cromwell guides a forklift driven by Staff Sgt. Jamie Screeton during an exercise March 15, 2011, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery supervisors exercised their ability to deploy and operate in a hostile environment . (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jim Araos)

LRAFB ROCKEX March 2011

Senior Airman Matthew McKay, 19th Equipment Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspections journeyman, applies a penetrant on the rear turbine casing of a C-130 during an exercise, March 15, 2011 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Senior Airman McKay inspects the casing with ultraviolet light after applying the penetrant to reveal cracks. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jim Araos)

19th Airlift Wing strengthens ability to operate in deployed environment

Published March 22, 2011