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Rappelling for Readiness in Alaska

Oct. 26, 2023 |DOD News

Chemical, biological and nuclear specialist soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division recently participated in rappel training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

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A soldier rappels during training.
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The October 20 event was the first time the 95th Chemical Company participated in unit-wide rappel training.

Soldiers rappel down a wall during training.
Soldiers rappel down a wall during training.
95th Chemical Company Rappel Training
Army Staff Sgt. Caz Ticich and Sgt. Reece Monohan, both chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialists with 95th Chemical Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, practice rappelling techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan
VIRIN: 231020-F-UN330-1097Y
A uniformed service member participates in rappel training.
A uniformed service member participates in rappel training.
95th Chemical Company Rappel Training
A soldier practices rappelling techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan
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A uniformed service member participates in rappel training.
A uniformed service member participates in rappel training.
95th Chemical Company Rappel Training
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Caz Ticich, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with 95th Chemical Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, practices rappelling techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan
VIRIN: 231020-F-UN330-2596Y

A soldier rappels down a wall. The soldier's shadow can be seen to the left.
A soldier rappels down a wall. The soldier's shadow can be seen to the left.
95th Chemical Company Rappel Training
A soldier practices rappelling techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan
VIRIN: 231020-F-UN330-1208Y
A soldier rappels down a wall during training.
A soldier rappels down a wall during training.
95th Chemical Company Rappel Training
Army Sgt. 1st Class Alie Saecho, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with 95th Chemical Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, practices rappelling techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan
VIRIN: 231020-F-UN330-1112Y
A uniformed service member participates in rappel training down a wall.
A uniformed service member participates in rappel training down a wall.
95th Chemical Company Rappel Training
A soldier practices rappelling techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan
VIRIN: 231020-F-UN330-2081Y
A uniformed service member participates in rappel training.
A uniformed service member participates in rappel training.
95th Chemical Company Rappel Training
A soldier practices rappelling techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.
Download: Full Size (1.69 MB)
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan
VIRIN: 231020-F-UN330-2145Y
These types of training opportunities help foster unit cohesion and readiness while enhancing the soldiers' tactical abilities.

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