SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- During this week's operational readiness inspection, pilots from the 335th Fighter Squadron prepare their jet for flight here, Oct. 26, 2010. During the inspection units were graded on how quickly and safely they prepared Airmen for short notice deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Makenzie Lang)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Airman Rhodora Santos uses a body scan/metal detector on Airmen passing through the Personnel Deployment Facility here, Oct. 26 2010. As part of the baggage build-up team, Airman Santos helped scan mobility bags and keep order as hundreds of Airmen processed for simulated deployments during this week's operational readiness inspection. Airman Santos, 4th Communications Squadron knowledge operations manager, is from Vacaville, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Makenzie Lang)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Airman Christy Mote keeps a keen eye as she scans mobility bags for unwarranted items during the operational readiness inspection here, Oct. 26, 2010. Airman Mote worked on the baggage build-up team which guaranteed that bags met Federal Aviation Administration standards and were palletized correctly. Airman Mote, 4th Communications Squadron knowledge operations manager, is from Charlotte. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Makenzie Lang)(RELEASED)

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Team Seymour weathers the Phase 1 ORI, stays ready!

Published Oct. 28, 2010
By Senior Airman Makenzie Lang
4th Fighter Wing

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The 4th Fighter Wing Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection testing the wing's preparation and mobilization from peacetime readiness into a wartime posture on short notice, wrapped up, Oct. 26.

Even through a downpour of heavy winds and rain, Seymour Johnson Airmen pushed through the inspection, processing Airman and generating jets.

The goal for all unit throughout the wing to receive at least an overall satisfactory grade. Inspectors from Air Combat Command, headquartered in Langley AFB, Va., traveled here to test the ability of base personnel to deploy Airmen, aircraft, and cargo during elevated force protection conditions for a sustained period of time. Everyone on base, to include dependants and civilian personnel, increased their situational awareness. In addition, several Airmen from the base augmented the 4th Security Forces Squadron to help provide an extra layer of protection for the base community and the wing assets.