Submitted Photo Tech. Sgt. Brett Darby, 5th Operational Support Squadron survival, evade, resistance, escape (SERE) specialist, shows airmen participating in the combat survival training how to properly build shelter at Garrison Oct. 9. SERE specialists are responsible for equipping Air Force aircrew with the necessary abilities to live in the wild and in hostile territory in the event that pilots are forced to land. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston.

Submitted Photo Team Minot airmen participate in the combat survival training throw explosives at Garrison Oct. 9. Aircrew members must complete survival, evade, resistance and escape training to prepare for potential hostile situations. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston.

Submitted Photo A Team Minot airman scavenges for resources during combat survival training at Garrison Oct. 9. In order to better prepare for real-world survival situations, the refresher training helps aircrew hone their skills. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston.