34th CST conducts training exercise in Maryland - July 21, 2020

Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Pickett-based 34th Civil Support Team conduct a site assessment during a training exercise July 21, 2020, at H Steven Blum Military Reservation in Glen Arm, Maryland. During the exercise, the unit collected samples to be tested for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive threats, and also treated mock heat casualty patients. 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.