34th CST conducts two-day exercise in Virginia Beach - Aug. 25, 2020

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team conduct collective training lanes during a two-day exercise Aug. 25 and 27, 2020, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. During the exercise, the unit performed reconnaissance surveys and collected samples to be tested for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive threats. The 34th CST supports first responders during potential hazardous materials incidents involving possible CBRNE 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.