34th CST conducts low light training exercise
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team conduct a limited-visibility exercise Oct. 19, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Working in dark conditions, the team established a base of operations and conducted reconnaissance surveys and sample collection on a simulated radiological threat. The 34th CST supports first responders during potential hazardous materials incidents involving possible chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive threats and can identify unknown substances, assess current and projected consequences, advise an incident commander on response measures and assist with requests for additional state support. Read more about the CST at ngpa.us/20454. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
34th CST conducts low light training exercise
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team conduct a limited-visibility exercise Oct. 19, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Working in dark conditions, the team established a base of operations and conducted reconnaissance surveys and sample collection on a simulated radiological threat. The 34th CST supports first responders during potential hazardous materials incidents involving possible chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive threats and can identify unknown substances, assess current and projected consequences, advise an incident commander on response measures and assist with requests for additional state support. Read more about the CST at ngpa.us/20454. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)