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After finishing training for the day Reserve Staff Sgt. Lauren Daniels and Trooper, a military horse, walk back to the stables at the Vandenberg Saddle Club near Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)
U.S. Air Force Col. John Klein, Commander, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., arrives in a Humvee for his demonstration with the 60th Security Forces Squadron. Klein recently took command of the largest wing in Air Mobility Command and was participating in his immersion with the 60th Mission Support Group, July 21, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese)
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Brett Behrens provides flight line security for F-16C Fighting Falcons from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing "Jersey Devils," at sunrise on Sept. 11, 2013. Twelve years ago, the 177th Fighter Wing was one of the first Air National Guard units to respond to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. In the years since, hundreds of New Jersey Air National Guardsmen have deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Behrens is assigned to the 177th Security Forces Squadron, and his home town is West Creek, N.J. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 28-29, 2023. Col. Kevin A. Davidson, Commander, 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)
More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 28-29, 2023. Col. Kevin A. Davidson, Commander, 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)
U.S. Air Force Col. Lance Clark, 60th Mission Support Group commander briefs honorary commanders from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during their tour of the 60th Mission Support Group, Dec. 2, 2016. The purpose of the Travis Air Force Base Honorary Commander Program is to promote relationships between base senior leadership and civilian partners, foster civic appreciation of the Air Force mission and its Airmen, maximize opportunities to share the Air Force story with new stewards, and to communicate mutual interest, challenges, and concerns that senior leaders and civilian stakeholders have in common. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
Staff Sgt. Sean Hooper makes adjustments to his M4 Carbine during rifle training Oct. 29, 2010, at Camp Bullis, Texas. These Airmen are going through the Combat Leadership Course, which teaches them a variety of skills, helping them be a more successful team leader. (U.S Photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)(RELEASED)
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Nov. 28, 2017) - U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Rhodes, 51st Security Forces Squadron combat arms NCOIC, watches the first shots being taken during the grand opening of the new combat arms facility at Osan Air Base. This new facility will allow for double the amount of people to be trained at once. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tinese Jackson) 171128-F-XR532-013
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U.S. Army Capt. Jeremiah Gebhart, left, and Italian Army Capt. Mario D'Angelo, right, take part in a pre-mission brief on FOB Farah before departing for a mission in Farah City, Feb. 7. PRT Farah met with the provincial governor to discuss future plans in Farah and to address ongoing issues. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/released)
U.S. Ambassador Hugo Llorens, Assistant Chief of Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, center, talks with soldiers and sailors assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah after finishing breakfast on FOB Farah, Feb. 6. The breakfast was part of a 2-day visit by the ambassador to meet with provincial level Afghan officials, engage with PRT's civil-military leadership team and to meet with soldiers and sailors assigned to the team. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/released)
The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shain Quinn 343rd Training Squadron security forces apprentice course instructor, teaches handcuffing techniques to a trainee during the field operations block of training at the U.S. Air Force security forces apprentice course at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas, March 2, 2023. The field operations course is designed to teach basic skills necessary to new security forces Airmen. (U.S Air Force photo by Jerome S. Tayborn/RELEASED)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 153rd Security Forces Squadron perform shoot, move, and communicate drills, Apr. 11, 2015 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Security Forces conducts certifications for weapons and tactical training annually. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Charles Delano)
Senior Airman Noelle Kurowski, of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to fire an M240B machine gun while wearing a gas mask at the firing range at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton (South), North Dakota, July 12, 2018. The Airman is performing annual weapons familiarization training and qualification for his assigned mission of missile field security at the Minot Air Force Base, near Minot, N.D. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)
Security forces personnel, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, rush to breach a building while conducting high risk response training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 29, 2016. High risk response training provides security forces personnel an intensive, hands-on course based in various real-life scenarios emphasizing effective tactics to engage and eliminate active shooters or other threats. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)
150226-M-XZ244-304 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew West from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), Naval Station Rota, acts as a spotter for a member of the Romanian intelligence service (SRI) shooting an M110 SASS sniper rifle, used by designated marksmen of FAST platoons at the SRI shooting range in Bucharest, Romania, Feb. 26, 2015. FASTEUR Marines conducted small arms marksmanship training with host nation forces during an embassy engagement to familiarize both forces on weapons normally used during security operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdras Ruano/Released)
Security Forces Airmen conduct a dismounted patrol of Camp Kong at the 125th Fighter Wing on Oct. 17. Performing regular dismounted patrols allows Security Forces to build muscle memory for essential skills like 360 degree security, UXO identification and reporting, and calling in 9-line MEDEVAC support. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Cesar Cordero)
Chris Hume, an independent farrier on the central coast of California, re-shods a horse's hoof with a horseshoe that was heated until it was red-hot. The military horses get re-shodded every six weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)
The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.
The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.
Military working dog Markey lunges off of an A-frame obstacle at Tech. Sgt. Randall Blair, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, during suspect pursuit training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 13, 2011. The 20th SFS MWD trainers work hard to train and prepare dogs, like Markey, for real world situations such as drug raids patrols, and other specialized mission functions for the Department of Defense and government agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 169th Secrutity Forces Squadron participate in classroom and hands-on training for combat medical first-aid during Patriot Southwest at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 28, 2023. Patriot Southwest is a joint training exercise that prepares National Guard Airmen and Soldiers to utilize their military skills and their life-saving capabilities for domestic natural or man-made events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Bacalzo)
Military horses bathe in the sunlight while in their stables at the Vandenberg Saddle Club near Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The 30th Security Forces Squadron has a team of Airmen who are Vandenberg AFB conservation law enforcement patrolmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)
U.S. Army Pfc. James Crosby performs checks on his weapons before going out on a mission in Orgun April 13. Crosby is a member of the security force element for the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team's Orgun detachment. Paktika PRT is a joint team whose mission is to help legitimize the government of Afghanistan through development, governance and agricultural initiatives. Crosby, a native of Gray Court, S.C., is deployed from the 1/178 Field Artillery B Battery, South Carolina Army National Guard.
Reserve Staff Sgt. Lauren Daniels carries nets of hay to place in the stables for the mounted patrol horses to eat in the morning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)
A U.S. Air Force airman from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th Wing does the flex arm hang during a German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 13, 2017. The test included an 1x10-meter sprint, flex arm hang, 1,000 meter run, 100 meter swim in Military Uniform, marksmanship, and a timed foot march. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.
The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.
More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 28-29, 2023. Col. Kevin A. Davidson, Commander, 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)
More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 322nd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 24-25, 2023. Colonel Layne D. Trosper, Vice Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photos by Christa D'Andrea)
Postcard scan of the Base Operations and Control Tower at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California 1966.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shain Quinn 343rd Training Squadron security forces apprentice course instructor, teaches detention and handcuffing techniques to trainees during the field operations block of training at the U.S. Air Force security forces apprentice course at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas, March 2, 2023. The field operations course is designed to teach basic skills necessary to new security forces Airmen. (U.S Air Force photo by Jerome S. Tayborn/RERLEASED)
Chief Master Sergeant Katie McCool speaks with Security Forces Airmen prior to a training ruck march on July 31, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri. CMSgt. McCool joined the ruck march while the Security Forces Airmen preapre for the Global Strike Challenge. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Johns)
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Gonzalez, security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, communicates with the driver of his tactical vehicle upon returning to base after completing a mission in Farah City, Feb. 7. PRT Farah met with the provincial governor to discuss future plans in Farah and to address ongoing issues. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/released)
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Korzatkowski, executive officer, Provincial Reconstrcution Team (PRT) Farah, briefs PRT members on the logistics plan before the arrival of U.S. Ambassador Hugo Llorens on FOB Farah, Feb. 5. The ambassador completed a 2-day visit to meet with provincial officials in Farah, engage with the PRT's civil-military leadership team and to meet with the soldiers and sailors assigned to the PRT. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/released)
The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.
Staff Sgt. Kelli Eidem poses for a photo at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, while deployed with the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Security Forces Squadron.
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This Brownie Camera photo was taken in the early 1960's at Vandenberg AFB in California. The Gym was located next to the Westwings Elementary School.
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Badge from Air Force Security Forces for Air Force One.
Special Air Missions - Presidential Support
89 SFS at Andrews Air Force Base
U.S. Ambassador Hugo Llorens, left, Assistant Chief of Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, shakes hands with U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Sean Petty, right, a sailor assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, at the conclusion of a breakfast with soldiers and sailors from the PRT on FOB Farah, Feb. 6. The breakfast was part of a 2-day visit by the ambassador to meet with provincial level Afghan officials, engage with PRT's civil-military leadership team and to meet with soldiers and sailors assigned to the team. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/released)
The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.
U.S. Air Force security forces trainees practice handcuffing techniques on each other during a lesson of the field operations block of training at the U.S. Air Force security forces apprentice course at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas, March 2, 2023. The field operations course is designed to teach basic skills necessary to new security forces Airmen. (U.S Air Force photo by Jerome S. Tayborn/RELEASED)
This photo was taken at the annual air show, Misawa Air Base, Japan 1962. The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger was on display for this event. Notice the Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) Officers examining the air-to-air AIM-4 Falcon Missiles. Also note the USAF Airman Second Class in this photo. I talked to him and he was upset at having to work on his normal day off and his face and body language shows it.
Reserve Staff Sgt. Lauren Daniels receives an unexpected kiss from Trooper, one of four military horses in the Vandenberg Air Force Base, California mounted patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)
Members from the 341st Security Forces Group Tactical Response Force rappel during a training exercise Dec. 10 at Malmstrom Air Force Base. TRF members begin their training as assaulters and go on to acquire one of two additional skill sets in the fields of breaching systems or nuclear advanced designated marksmen, commonly referred to as snipers. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Annabel Monroe)
Spc. Edward Danessi, A Company, 2-113th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, stands at attention during the singing of the National Anthem at the welcome home ceremony at the National Guard Armory in Jersey City, N.J., June 25, 2015. The approximately 170 Citizen-Soldiers returned home from a nearly year-long deployment where they conducted a security force mission in Southwest Asia in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Released)