Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

U.S. Air Force Airman Ben Warren, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, uses a pipette to take a sample of a simulated oily substance during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. Once a bomb threat is ruled out, Warren responds for chemical analysis of an oily substance present. Exercises provide opportunities to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

U.S. Air Force Airman Ben Warren, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, uses a pipette to take a sample of a simulated oily substance during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. Once a bomb threat is ruled out, Warren responds for chemical analysis of an oily substance present. Exercises provide opportunities to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal robot opens a simulated suspicious package during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. After using an x-ray device to see inside of the package, the 31st EOD team opens it from a safe distance. Exercises provide opportunities to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian Venegas, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, explosive ordnance disposal team member, drinks water after responding to a simulated suspicious package during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. The joint response by the post office and the 31st CES units ensure swift and effective detection and disposal of the simulated threat. Exercises provide opportunities to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian Venegas, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, investigates a simulated suspicious package at the post office during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. Exercises provide opportunities to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Force Support Squadron are briefed on the simulated suspicious package at the post office during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. The training focused on what indicators to look for on packages and how to minimize danger during a response. Safety is the priority, both for the Airmen involved as well as the base, and this exercise helped emergency responders prepare for a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

A 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal robot approached a simulated suspicious package during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. During this joint exercise, the post office and EOD coordinated with other emergency first responders to properly respond to this simulated threat. Post office personnel first look to identify markers to assess the level of danger, in order to best respond and be prepared for a real situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal robot approaches a suspicious package as members of the 31st EOD team watch during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. The robot enables EOD to observe and disarm explosives from a safe distance. Through a joint effort hosted at the post office, emergency first response units were able to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

The 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal robot approaches a suspicious package during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. The robot enables the 31st EOD team to observe and disarm explosives from a safe distance. Through a joint effort hosted at the post office, emergency first response units were able to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jordan Whitlock, 31st Security Forces Squadron flight chief, takes notes after being briefed on a simulated suspicious package during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. Whitlock then communicated with EOD and CBRN units to respond. After ruling out an explosive, CBRN tested an oily substance found in order to safely remove the package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

Senior Airman Devon Connors, 31st Force Support Squadron postal clerk and Airman 1st Class Sarah Russell, 175th Wing Air National Guard, personnelist, brief U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jordan Whitlock, 31st Security Forces Squadron flight chief, upon discovering a simulated suspicious package during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. Communication between the post office personnel and responding units is key to a quick and effective response for returning safety to Aviano AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB post office and emergency responders conduct suspicious package training

Published Aug. 3, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force Airman Ben Warren, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, uses a pipette to take a sample of a simulated oily substance during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 21, 2022. Once a bomb threat is ruled out, Warren responds for chemical analysis of an oily substance present. Exercises provide opportunities to execute training and practice in order to maintain the safety of Aviano AB and its members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)