Special D.C.Guard response forces train with agency partners in Hampton Roads exercise -- May 18, 2011

Tech Sgt. Kristie Revera and Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Smith from the D.C. Air National Guard's 113th Service Squadron Fatatlity Search and Remains Recovery Element, a detachment of the Virginia National Guard's Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear High Yield Explosive Emergency Response Force Package, search a building aftera simulated terrorist attack during the Hampton Roads Full Scale Exercise in Suffolk May 18. The HRFSE is being held May 17 through 19 to provide the Commonwealth of Virginia the opportunity to strengthen its anti-terrorism capabilities as well as test local, state and federal response efforts in maritime, hostage and mass casualty scenarios. The CERFP is made up of approximately 250 Soldiers and Airmen from units based in Petersburg, West Point, Rocky Mount and Langley Air Force Base as well as the D.C. National Guard.