35th Fighter Wing getting ready for its first exercise in seven months, By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes

35th Fighter Wing getting ready for its first exercise in seven
months, By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes

(EXCERPT) Pacific edition, Friday, May 14, 2004

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — For about 3,500 airmen here, it’s time to
dust off that chemical mask, review first-aid techniques and get ready
to duck.

After seven months without an exercise, the 35th Fighter Wing will
test its personnel and planes in simulated combat conditions.

During next week’s Operational Readiness Exercise, the wing will
practice its ability to mobilize and deploy combat power, and once at
that fictional location, defend it from enemy attack.

The exercise starts Sunday and is expected to wrap up Friday.

“This is the first full ORE since the inspection back in October,”
said Maj. Mike Frey, the 35th Fighter Wing’s inspections chief. “It’s
a chance for a lot of the new people who have showed up since the
las...

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