Photo by Gina Randall | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 04.17.2014
Firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron inspect a Barrier Arresting Kit-12 system April 17, 2014, during a barrier test on RAF Mildenhall, England. During the inspection, firemen take readings and inspect the system for leaks or broken parts. The inspections are required to certify the barrier back into service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)...
Photo by Gina Randall | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 04.17.2014
Fire trucks assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department stand by on the runway April 17, 2014, during a barrier test on RAF Mildenhall, England. The fire department is in charge of inspecting an aircraft after an arrestment and conducting rewind operations to reset the barrier as quickly as possible. During an arrestment, the fire department will respond with several vehicles......
Photo by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 07.30.2013
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and an Australian soldier tread water for two minutes after swimming 50 meters as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym pool, here, July 30. Once participants reached the opposite end of the pool, they treaded water for two minutes. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The......
Photo by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 07.30.2013
Cpl. Luis Vasquez, automotive mechanic, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, swims 50 meters as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym pool, here, July 30. Once participants reached the opposite ends of the pool, they treaded water for two minutes. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to......
Photo by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 07.30.2013
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin climb a rope as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine performers in the barrier test will attend the month-long CFLC....
Photo by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 07.30.2013
Sgt. Michael Valentino, automotive mechanic, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conducts heaves, known in the U.S. as pull-ups, as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine performers in the barrier test......
Photo by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 07.30.2013
Cpl. Luis Vasquez, automotive mechanic, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, runs an Illinois Shuttle, a series of sprints to be completed in 18 seconds or less, as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine......
Photo by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 07.30.2013
Sgt. Michael Valentino (left) and Cpl. Luis Vasquez (right), both automotive mechanics, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, complete a 2.4-kilometer run as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine performers in the barrier......
