Army, Air National Guard hone skills

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Tech. Sgt. Lee Kuberacki places contaminate samples into a sealed container for processing during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard exercise here, March 30, 2010. The samples are sent to the team's mobile lab to identify the contaminant and the hazards associated with it. Sergeant Kuberacki, 42nd Civil Support Team North Carolina National Guard surveyor, is from Winterville. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Army, Air National Guard hone skills

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Tech. Sgt. Lee Kuberacki checks contamination readings during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard exercise here, March 30, 2010. The reading device uses samples of the air to determine the contamination ratio. Sergeant Kuberacki, 42nd Civil Support Team North Carolina National Guard surveyor, is from Winterville. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Army, Air National Guard hone skills

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Army Sgt. James Storms has his self-contained breathing apparatus checked by Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Johnson before removing it during an initial survey of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard exercise here, March 30, 2010. Sergeant Johnson checks and records how much air is left in the tank and if it is reusable. Sergeant Storms, a logistics NCO with the 42nd Civil Support Team North Carolina National Guard, is from Clayton. Sergeant Johnson, an information systems NCO with the 42nd CST North Carolina National Guard, hails from Rocky Mount. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Army, Air National Guard hone skills

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Army Staff Sgt. Michael Kubin removes his self-contained breathing apparatus after going through the decontamination line during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard exercise here, March 30, 2010. Personnel entering a hot zone wear an SCBA to provide breathable air in an immediate-danger-to-life-and-health situation. Sergeant Kubin, a decontamination line NCO with the 42nd Civil Support Team North Carolina National Guard, is from Crosby, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Army Capt. John Wuest checks Army Sgt. Javier Rivera's vital signs after completing an initial site survey of a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard here, March 30, 2010. Before entering a contaminated zone, each responder must have their vital signs recorded to ensure they are physically capable of donning a suit. Immediately after exiting the hot zone responder's vital signs are checked to ensure they were not contaminated and need no further medical assistance. Captain Wuest a physician assistant with the 42nd Civil Support Team North Carolina National Guard, hails from Greenville. Sergeant Rivera, a surveyor NCO with the 42nd CST North Carolina National Guard, is originally from Fayetteville. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- A fellow Soldier scrubs down Army Staff Sgt. Michael Townsend after he responded to a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard exercise here, March 30, 2010. Sergeant Townsend is part of the 42nd Civil Support Team which is preparing for an external evaluation to test its preparation and response to weapons of mass destruction. Sergeant Townsend, the team's surveyor, hails from Greenville. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rae Perry)

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Army, Air National Guard hone skills

Published April 7, 2010
By Senior Airman Rae Perry
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Army and Air National Guard members from the 42nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team practiced their mission of supporting local and state authorities with a training exercise here, March 30. The team identifies hazardous agents and substances, assesses current and future threats, creates and prescribes response measures in dealing with hazards and is able to provide additional military support when requested.

The team is prepared for rapid mobilization to any part of the state. In addition to providing first responders, identification and decontamination, the team offers medical assessments and treatment to contaminated people. They also provide protection to strategic national interests against any chemical, biological or radiologic weapon threats.