Learning under fire

Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., crouch for cover during a simulated ground attack on the Civil Engineer Pit, June 18, during exercise Coronet Gold Rush 09-06. The Airmen were performing security when opposing forces tried to gain access to the base through a simulated fire fight. The scenario ended when the opposition surrendered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Learning under fire

A member of Team Holloman performs security during the Phase 11 operational readiness exercise at the Civil Engineer Pit, June 18, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The last day of the exercise was composed of conventional attacks such as missile, mortar and small arms. The exercise was designed to provide a more realistic form of training to members who will be deploying in the future.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Rachel Kocin)

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Learning under fire

Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Parish, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, performs security during a simulated ground attack on the Civil Engineer Pit, June 18, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., during exercise Coronet Gold Rush 09-06. He keeps a watchful eye on the front gate where opposing forces tried to gain access to base through a simulated fire fight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Learning under fire

Members from Team Holloman arrive at the scene of a ground attack on the Civil Engineer Pit to perform self-aid and buddy care to a casualty with a simulated gunshot wound June 18 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The Airmen treat his wound and transported him back to the medical tent during exercise Coronet Gold Rush 09-06. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Learning under fire

Published June 19, 2009