MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron participates in a joint-force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response and decontamination training with U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. Joint-force training such as this enhances readiness and communication between military branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Stephanie OBrien, to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Chief and Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of CBRN Response Platoon, conducts a pre-brief as part of a joint-force CBRN response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. During the brief, OBrien discussed lessons learned, procedures, tactics and communication efforts that she observed during previous training scenarios. Discussions like these ensure that all exercise participants are well-informed about expectations and are given ample guidance for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Christian Felix, left, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Officer and Officer in Charge of the CBRN Response Platoon and Staff Sgt. Stephanie OBrien, CBRN Defense Chief and Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of CBRN Response Platoon, both assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, review a training scenario as part of a joint-force CBRN response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. During the scenario, participants were given detailed hands-on disciplines that provided opportunities to strengthen teamwork and accomplish the mission in stressful and high-tempo environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

A U.S. Marine, left, assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a U.S. Air Force Airman, right, assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, call in a 9-line request to the Aviation Ground Support Operation Center as part of a joint-force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. A 9-line is a standardized, rapid radio message format used to request a casualty evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

A U.S. Marine, left, assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a U.S. Air Force Airman, right, assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, carry a player with a simulated injury during a joint-force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. Joint-force training such as this enhances readiness and communication between military branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, carry a player with a simulated injury during a joint-force Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. During the scenario, participants were given detailed hands-on disciplines that provided opportunities to strengthen teamwork and accomplish the mission in stressful and high-tempo environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

A U.S. Air Force Airman, left, assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, and a U.S. Marine, right, assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing perform simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear decontamination procedures during a joint-force CBRN response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. This training ensured participants acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to properly utilize CBRN equipment and decontamination procedures while in a high-tempo environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Group Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing simulate spraying a decontamination solution on a participant as part of a joint-force chemical, Biological, radiological, nuclear response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. During the training service members were challenged with executing proper CBRN response and decontamination procedures while in a high-tempo environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

A U.S. Marine, left, assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing assists a U.S. Air Force Airman, right, assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, with the removal of his Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear personal protective equipment as part of a simulated decontamination process during a joint-force CBRN response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. To prevent the spread of CBRN threats, multiple levels of decontamination procedures must be executed including the use of contamination mitigation solutions, contamination control lines and post-exposure recovery techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

Participants of a joint-force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response and decontamination training complete simulated decontamination processes as part of a joint-force CBRN response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing were tasked to adhere to proper CBRN decontamination procedures while in a high-tempo training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

U.S. Marines, both assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, complete simulated decontamination procedures as part of a joint-force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. During the training, service members were challenged with executing proper CBRN response and decontamination procedures while in a high-tempo training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

A U.S. Marine, assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, guides a participant with verbal instructions during simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear decontamination procedures as part of a joint-force CBRN response and decontamination training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. Service members were instructed to keep their eyes closed until they crossed the simulated contamination control line and were placed in a sanitized area for post-exposure recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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MWSS-171 and Wolf Pack sustain joint-force CBRN training

Published Aug. 3, 2026
By Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron participates in a joint-force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response and decontamination training with U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 30, 2026. Joint-force training such as this enhances readiness and communication between military branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)