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An airman in a helmet with a breathing apparatus adjusts the gear of an airman dressed similarly, as a third with a face mask observes.

Rodeo Ready

Air Force Capt. Sydney Freeman, left, inspects 1st Lt. Chris Flake to ensure his protective gear is sealed properly with help from Senior Airman Melissia Ballew before a training event at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., July 30, 2020. The event, called an ability to survive and operate rodeo, allows airmen to better familiarize themselves with the tools and equipment they will need to use in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threat.

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