Operational Readiness Exercise

Keira Biery, 354th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness technician, distributes snacks to children during an operational readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 16, 2013. The AFRC designs, develops and conducts quality of life programs according to base and community needs and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

Operational Readiness Exercise

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Daack, 354th Mission Support Group commander, welcomes simulated earthquake evacuees to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during an operational readiness exercise Jan. 16, 2013. Briefings informed evacuees how to obtain food, lodging, medications and other support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

Icemen test abilities in ORE

An F6A, operated by Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel, clears a suspicious package during a simulated exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 17, 2013. The F6A is used for advanced scouting purposes and to safely disarm and/or remove dangers that may threaten lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

Icemen test abilities in ORE

An F6A, operated by Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel, removes a suspicious package during a simulated exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 17, 2013. The F6A’s surveillance camera and manipulator arm carried the suspicious package out of harm’s way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

Icemen test abilities to deploy

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Douglas, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron field service center noncommissioned officer in charge, and Tech. Sgt. Tyleshea Day, 354th Force Support Squadron career development noncommissioned officer in charge, sort through mobility paperwork during an operational readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 14, 2013. The ORE provided Icemen with hands-on experience for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)

Icemen test abilities to deploy

U.S. Air Force Airman Antaire Capers, 354th Force Support Squadron customer support journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Michael Martinson, 354th FSS assistant force management noncommissioned officer in charge, help Lt. Col. Michael Richardson, 354th Operations Group deputy commander, with processing paperwork during an operational readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 14, 2013. The ORE was held to validate the full spectrum of Eielson’s deployment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)