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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reagan Bounner and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Callesen, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, transport an Aim-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile to upload on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Airmen here are responsible for employing airpower to deter aggression, preserve the Armistice and defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Hunsaker/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reagan Bounner, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, tightens a mount on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. This exercise was conducted to enhance the readiness and proficiency of Airmen while in a simulated contingency operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Hunsaker/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reagan Bounner and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Callesen, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, fasten an Aim-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. This exercise was conducted to enhance combat capabilities and improve response times if in contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Hunsaker/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reagan Bounner, front, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Callesen, middle, and Airman 1st Class Jillian, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, mount an Aim-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. These employment exercises are used to increase U.S. combat readiness and ultimately enhance the U.S. commitment to maintaining peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Hunsaker/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Senior Airman John Thorn, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels system journeyman, pulls security in a bunker during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. We train to employ airpower to deter aggression, preserve the Armistice and defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Airman 1st Class Benjamin Hauber, 8th Security Forces Squadron team member, pulls security in a bunker as opposing forces advance, while Airman 1st Class Jeremy Parnell, 8th Security Forces Squadron defender, reloads his weapon while taking cover in a bunker during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. We train to employ airpower to deter aggression, preserve the Armistice and defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Self, 8th Security Forces Squadron team member, advances toward opposing forces during a training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Self used the advancing technique as part of exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise used to improve responses to base threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Self, 8th Security Forces Squadron team member, removes a weapon from a downed opposing force member during a training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Self executed this procedure as part of exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise used to increase U.S. combat readiness and ultimately enhance the U.S. commitment to maintaining peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Self, front, and Master Sgt. Brian Stokes, 8th Security Forces Squadron team members, advance toward opposing forces during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Self and Stokes executed this procedure as part of a scenario used to increase U.S. combat readiness and improve the ability to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Andrejcik/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Master Sgt. Brian Stokes, 8th Security Forces Squadron team member, engages opposing forces during a training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Stokes engaged the adversary as part of exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise used to test members of the Wolf Pack’s ability to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Andrejcik/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Self, 8th Security Forces Squadron team member, advances toward opposing forces during a training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Self used the advancing technique as part of exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise used to improve responses to base threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Andrejcik/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Self, middle, and Senior Airman Adela Estrada, back, 8th Security Forces Squadron team members, search an opposing force during a training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Self and Estrada performed this procedure as part of exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise used to increase U.S. combat readiness and enhance base defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Andrejcik/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Master Sgt. Brian Stokes, 8th Security Forces Squadron team member, secures the perimeter during an opposition forces training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Stokes executed this procedure as part of exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise used to increase U.S. combat readiness and ultimately enhance the U.S. commitment to maintaining peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Andrejcik/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Tech. Sgt. Jeffery Self, 8th Security Forces Squadron team member, searches an opposing force during a training scenario at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2017. Self performed this procedure as part of exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise used to enhance responses to base threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Andrejcik/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force members take cover and don their protective gear in a simulated attack during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2017. Kunsan airmen provide combat capabilities alongside Republic of Korea partners by participating in training, inspections and exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force members take cover in protective gear in a simulated attack in the base theater during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2017. Kunsan airmen provide combat capabilities alongside Republic of Korea partners by participating in training, inspections and exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force members sit in an auditorium waiting for a situation brief during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2017. Kunsan airmen provide combat capabilities alongside Republic of Korea partners by participating in training, inspections and exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keith Allen, 8th Force Support Squadron force management personalists, provides a situation brief to military personnel during Beverly Pack 17-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2017. Kunsan airmen provide combat capabilities alongside Republic of Korea partners by participating in training, inspections and exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Williams and Staff Sgt. Toni Somera, 8th Force Support Squadron force management personalists, input information as they accept follow-on forces during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2017. Kunsan airmen provide combat capabilities alongside Republic of Korea partners by participating in training, inspections and exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Williams and Staff Sgt. Toni Somera, 8th Force Support Squadron force management personalists, input information and collect identification as they accept follow-on forces during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2017. Kunsan airmen provide combat capabilities alongside Republic of Korea partners by participating in training, inspections and exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

U.S. Air Force members step off a bus as they form a line as the Wolf Pack tests the ability to accept follow-on forces during exercise Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2017. Kunsan airmen provide combat capabilities alongside Republic of Korea partners by participating in training, inspections and exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

Published March 7, 2017
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing respond to different scenarios and test their proficiency during Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, that started March 6, 2017. The exercise was conducted to increase U.S. combat readiness and ultimately enhance the U.S. commitment to maintaining peace in the region.