Staff Sgt. Donald W. Everitt, 316th Security Forces Squadron, holds his post while Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen (Staff Sgt. Michael Fink and Senior Airmen Darrell Knowlton and James Webber) run through their checklists during the Capital Shield 09 exercise Oct. 28 on Andrews. The exercise consisted of multiple scenarios including suspicious packages, mass casualty training, and terrorist attack procedures. Capital Shield is an annual exercise in the National Capital Region involving civilian and military authorities such as 316th Wing, 779th Medical Group, 89th Airlift Wing, Prince George’s County Fire and Police Departments and Maryland State Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renae Kleckner)

Senior Airman Patrick Harris answers the phone while Staff Sgt. Scott Walker helps a customer at the 316th Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk during the Capital Shield 09 exercise Oct. 29 on Andrews. The LE desk dispatches and monitors all incidents both security and law enforcement. The command post serves as a central focal point for information for the base during attacks, in flight emergencies, and ground emergencies. The exercise consisted of multiple scenarios including suspicious packages, mass casualty training, and terrorist attack procedures. Capital Shield is an annual exercise in the National Capital Region involving civilian and military authorities such as 316th Wing, 779th Medical Group, 89th Airlift Wing, Prince George’s County Fire and Police Departments and Maryland State Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renae Kleckner)

Staff Sgt. Brian Hennen, 316th Security Forces patrolman, detains a suspect after he and other suspects attempted to bring weapons onto base during the Capital Shield Exercise Oct. 27. Scenarios like this help to train security forces so they are prepared in the event of a real world situation. The exercise consisted of multiple scenarios including suspicious packages, mass casualty training, and terrorist attack procedures. Capital Shield is an annual exercise in the National Capital Region involving civilian and military authorities such as 316th Wing, 779th Medical Group, 89th Airlift Wing, Prince George’s County Fire and Police Departments and Maryland State Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Doty)

A member of the Emergency Services Team secures a fellow member during the Capital Shield Exercise Oct. 27. EST is a highly seasoned and trained response team within the SFS that is equipped and staffed to respond to high risk incidents and usual occurrences in a safe and effective manner. Scenarios like this help to train security forces so they are prepared in the event of a real world situation. The exercise consisted of multiple scenarios including suspicious packages, mass casualty training, and terrorist attack procedures. Capital Shield is an annual exercise in the National Capital Region involving civilian and military authorities such as 316th Wing, 779th Medical Group, 89th Airlift Wing, Prince George’s County Fire and Police Departments and Maryland State Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Doty)

Senior Airman Joseph Pinard, 316th Wing command post controller, sorts through paperwork at the command post during the Capital Shield 09 exercise Oct. 29 on Andrews. The command post serves as a central focal point for information for the base during attacks, in flight emergencies, and ground emergencies. The exercise consisted of multiple scenarios including suspicious packages, mass casualty training, and terrorist attack procedures. Capital Shield is an annual exercise in the National Capital Region involving civilian and military authorities such as 316th Wing, 779th Medical Group, 89th Airlift Wing, Prince George’s County Fire and Police Departments and Maryland State Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renae Kleckner)

A moulage team prepares volunteers for a mock explosion scenario during the Capital Shield Exercise Oct.28. Having moulage victims helps to create a more realistic scenario for first responders and medical personnel in preparation for a real world catastrophic situation. The exercise consisted of multiple scenarios including suspicious packages, mass casualty training, and terrorist attack procedures. Capital Shield is an annual exercise in the National Capital Region involving civilian and military authorities such as 316th Wing, 779th Medical Group, 89th Airlift Wing, Prince George’s County Fire and Police Departments and Maryland State Police. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Doty)