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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Leonard Reloza, a 176th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, listens to a call over the radio during exercise Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Leonard Reloza, right, a 176th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician and Staff Sgt. Garrett Broadwater, a 773d CES emergency management technician, analyze a chemical hazard detection green ampoule tester during exercise Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2019. The tool responds to chemical vapors and toxic substances. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen conduct rapid clearing of submunitions on an airfield in a simulated chemical environment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

Senior Airmen Joshua Harris and Dillan Owen, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeymen, conduct rapid clearing of submunitions on an airfield in a simulated chemical environment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen set-up remote pulls in a simulated chemical environment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

Senior Airman Dillan Owen and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonmical Harry, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, pull on a rope to detonate simulated submunitions in a simulated chemical environment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen stack simulated submunitions in the snow during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

Senior Airman Rane Murphy, a 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, carries sand bags used in a simulated chemical environment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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673d Security Forces Squadron practice confrontation management

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson security forces personnel practice confrontation management scenario during a simulated protest for Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 1, 2019. The simulated protest began as a peaceful demonstration which escalated, resulting in a few aggressive protesters being detained. The exercise test the base’s ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment to handle real-world situations.

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673d Security Forces Squadron practice confrontation management

Military working dog, Chicco, awaits command from his handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Bennett, at the Fort Richardson Gate, Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 1, 2019 during a practice e confrontation management scenario for Polar Force 19-4. The simulated protest began as a peaceful demonstration which escalated, resulting in a few aggressive protesters being detained. The exercise test the base’s ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment to handle real-world situations. Bennett and Chicco are both assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Valdes, 673d Air Base Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, uses pencil erasers to type photo captions, while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture 4, during exercise Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. The exercise is made up of a variety of scenarios which test JBER’s ability to handle real world situations.

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Airmen first class Adrianna Barrientos, right, and Jonathan Valdes Montijo use the buddy system to don Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2019. The exercise is made up of a variety of scenarios which test the arctic warriors' ability to handle real world situations. Barrientos and Valdes are both assigned to the 673d Air Base Wing Public Affairs.

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Polar Force 19-4 strengthens JBER warfighters

Airmen prepare to weigh medical cargo for a simulated deployment during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness and develops the skills service members require to face adverse situations. The 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, 673d Medical Support Squadron and 732d Air Mobility Squadron prepared medical cargo for a simulated deployment that included decontamination readiness materials, a stand-up mobile hospital and extra supplies for deployments.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dustin Downen, assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, accepts an equipment pallet after delivery during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Moreaux, assigned to the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, removes support planks from flatbed truck after unloading an equipment pallet during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Arvelo, compliance section chief for the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, listens to a vehicle support request during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Chase, waits patiently for a security forces augmentee shift change during Polar Force 19-4 at JBER, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Thornton, 673d Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, conducts a guard mount for a security forces augmentee shift change during Polar Force 19-4 at JBER, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Teamer, 176th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, fills our forms after his shift during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charlotte Gainvors, 673d Security Forces Squadron armorer, issues an M-9 Beretta service pistol for a security forces augmentee shift change during Polar Force 19-4 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 26, 2019. Polar Force is a two-week exercise designed to test JBER’s mission readiness. Exercises like this strengthen and develop the skills service members require when facing adverse situations.

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