Airman 1st Class Cody Hamilton, of the 96th Communications Squadron, consults his airman’s manual during the Phase II exercise, Aug. 10, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base.