Photos by Airman Paden Henry
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs December 12, 2025
U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley Metts, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain assistant, puts on her mask during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 02, 2025. The gas mask filters out harmful toxic agents, particles and vapors that allow service members to breathe safely in a contaminated environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa don their Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2025. The mandatory training keeps Airmen mission-ready by knowing how to properly and quickly wear their gear in a contaminated environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
U.S. Air Force Airman Demetrius Alston, 721st Mobility Support Squadron air mobility command junior controller, dons his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2025. MOPP gear is a multi-layered protective equipment that service members wear to protect their skin and lungs from nefarious toxic agents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
U.S. Air Force Airman Isaiah Alvarado, 21st Operational Weather Squadron weather apprentice, inspects his mask during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 2, 2025. Service members are required to complete CBRN training once every two years, to ensure effective use of personal protective equipment against toxic agents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
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