HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- U.S. Airmen, assigned to Hurlburt Field, participate in a field training exercise, practicing rapid deployment capabilities at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 3-7, 2024.The 1st Special Operations Mission Support Group tested readiness for combat and humanitarian missions during their annual bivouac exercise by simulating real-world contingencies in austere environments. The bivouac exercise consisted of installing a temporary base in contested territory, training Airmen in multiple skills, such as operational security and the ability to survive and operate in a hostile environment ensuring readiness anytime, anywhere.