Stories

Belle, West Virginia (August 28, 2021) – U.S. Marines from The Chemical Biological Incident Response Force practice decontamination measures during a notional response to an emergency involving train colliding with a bus in Belle, West Virginia. Vigilant Guard is an annual large-scale disaster response exercise sponsored by the U.S. Northern Command in conjunction with the National Guard Bureau that brings federal, state, and local military personnel, public safety, first responders, and private sector partners together. The multi-day, hands-on and stimulated training exercise supports the development, enhancement, and interoperability of disaster response assets within a joint environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristian S. Karsten/Not Released) - Belle, West Virginia (August 28, 2021) – Roleplayers await rescue in a notional emergency involving train colliding with a bus in Belle, West Virginia. Vigilant Guard is an annual large-scale disaster response exercise sponsored by the U.S. Northern Command in conjunction with the National Guard Bureau that brings federal, state, and local military personnel, public safety, first responders, and private sector partners together. The multi-day, hands-on and stimulated training exercise supports the development, enhancement, and interoperability of disaster response assets within a joint environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristian S. Karsten/Not Released)

Indian Head, Maryland (July 30, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald J. Riley Jr. outgoing Commanding Officer of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), passes the CBIRF guidon to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dean A. Schulz, oncoming commander of CBIRF, during the CBIRF change of command ceremony at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Riley to Col. Dean A. Schulz. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Kristian S. Karsten/Released) - Indian Head, Maryland (July 30, 2021) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald J. Riley Jr. outgoing Commanding Officer of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), passes the CBIRF guidon to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dean A. Schulz, oncoming commander of CBIRF, during the CBIRF change of command ceremony at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. The ceremony signifies the transfer of command authority and responsibility from Riley to Col. Dean A. Schulz. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Kristian S. Karsten/Released)

BRAVO CO CERTEX - La Plata, Maryland (August 19, 2021) – U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Bravo Company, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) participate in a multitude of different events during the Bravo Company certification exercise at the La Plata Fire and Rescue Institute, La Plata, Md. CBIRF conducts periodical certification exercises in order to maintain the Marine’s ability to respond in an expeditious and manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Kristian S. Karsten/Released)

United States Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) conduct Helo training aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md., on July 20, 2021. CBIRF conducts Helo operations periodically to give personnel the experience in order for response teams to deploy via UH-60 Blackhawks in the event that CBIRF is called to respond and vehicle accessibility is limited. - United States Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) conduct Helo training aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md., on July 20, 2021. CBIRF conducts Helo operations periodically to give personnel the experience in order for response teams to deploy via UH-60 Blackhawks in the event that CBIRF is called to respond and vehicle accessibility is limited.