A protest march organized by the Nabaviyyah Islamic Youth Organization against the US prodused anti-Islamic movie was halted by the Police just before they reached the US Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 24/09/2012

Sgt. 1st Class Brian Lancey platoon sergeant attached to the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, points out targets for Army Staff Sgt. Jason Roberts who is firing the M-24 sniper rifle at the off-base firing range near forward operating base Mehtar Lam Sept. 3. Members from the PRT traveled to the range to practice with crew serve, primary and secondary weapons along with M-203 grenade launchers and the M-24 sniper rifle. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

U.S. Army Sgt. Thaddeus Hendershot, center uncovered, a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, delivers a pre-mission brief on FOB Farah before a mission to meet the Farah City mayor in Farah City, Jan. 13. This was the first meeting with the mayor since he took office, and was an opportunity for leaders to discuss governance and socioeconomic development issues and initiatives in the municipality. 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.

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)

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Staff Sgt. Joel Therrien, a military working dog handler with the 55th Security Forces Squadron, walks down Offutt’s Bravo ramp while doing a routine sweep of the fence line with his dog Dasty, a Belgian Tervuren, Dec. 1. Dasty is certified by trainers from Lackland AFB to sniff out explosives. Military working dog teams have led explosive searches for such recent distinguished visitors as the Secretary of Defense, Vice President, First Lady and countless other base visitors and public events. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger (Released)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Louis McCray, right, commanding officer, Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, chats with U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Ryan Schulte, left, before a mission in Farah City, Dec. 26. 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).

150225-M-XZ244-058 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christian Sarmiento from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), Naval Station Rota, leads a group of Romanian intelligence service personnel as they practice room clearing techniques during an embassy engagement at the U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania, Feb. 25, 2015. The embassy engagement provided FASTEUR Marines a chance to conduct training on reinforcing an American embassy with host nation forces in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdras Ruano/Released)

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Tens of thousands of military members, police officers, fire fighters, and civilians paid their respects to Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm, of the 105th Airlift Wing, on Dec. 30 in New York City. Lemm, a detective with the NYPD, was killed in action while serving as an Air National Guard security forces Airman in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt Julio Olivencia/released)

150226-M-XZ244-218 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), Naval Station Rota, demonstrate the capabilities of a designated marksman shooting an M110 SASS sniper rifle to members of the Romanian intelligence service and Jandarmeria at the Romanian intelligence service 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)

Lt. Col. Randy Kehn, 140th Wing comptroller and commander of Task Force Joint Reception, Staging, and Onward Integration, briefs Colorado National Guard members about their role and the benefits details of State Active Duty status. The members will provide traffic control points and roving security patrols, to assist with the enforcement of road closures July 3, 2018, through Huerfano County, in support of the sheriff, to safeguard travelers and to protect the homes in the evacuated areas. A particular sensitivity addressed in the briefing was regarding their authorization, provided by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, to be armed and serve in a law enforcement role.

The CONG has supported the Spring Fire since July 1, 2018, providing capabilities to include: security personnel for traffic control points and roving patrols; two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews and aircraft each equipped with aerial water buckets; geological information system operators; as well as, refueling crews with Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical refueling trucks and firefighters with HEMTT firefighting vehicles.

The CONG has been providing an aviation search and rescue standby capability in support of the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center since July 1. The High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site facility in Gypsum, Colorado, is supporting the mission which is rapid response to aviation search and rescue missions, primarily for firefighter safety, in support of multiple wildfire responses throughout Colorado.

On order of the Governor, the standing Joint Task Force - Centennial commands and integrates CONG forces to support civil authorities in assisting Colorado, or supported states, during times of crisis and disaster, to save lives, prevent suffering, and mitigate great property damage.

(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Maj. Darin Overstreet)

Private 1st Class Corey Adams, 220th Military Police Company, from the Colorado National Guard provide roving security patrols, to assist with the enforcement of road closures July 5, 2018, through Huerfano County, in support of the sheriff, to safeguard travelers and to protect the homes in the evacuated areas. The team arrived and began operations July 2. Other teams support traffic control points through the evacuated communities.

The CONG has supported the Spring Fire since July 1, 2018, providing capabilities to include: security personnel for traffic control points and roving patrols; two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews and aircraft each equipped with aerial water buckets; geological information system operators; as well as, refueling crews with Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical refueling trucks and firefighters with HEMTT firefighting vehicles.

The CONG has been providing an aviation search and rescue standby capability in support of the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center since July 1. The High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site facility in Gypsum, Colorado, is supporting the mission which is rapid response to aviation search and rescue missions, primarily for firefighter safety, in support of multiple wildfire responses throughout Colorado.

On order of the Governor, the standing Joint Task Force - Centennial commands and integrates CONG forces to support civil authorities in assisting Colorado, or supported states, during times of crisis and disaster, to save lives, prevent suffering, and mitigate great property damage.

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Manzanares)

A boy asks U.S. Army Spc. Dalton Smith, a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, for a pen outside a key leader engagement in Farah City, Jan. 22. PRT Farah met with the director of repatriation and refugees in Farah City to discuss ongoing issues faced by displaced persons in Farah. 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.

150225-M-XZ244-276 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 25, 2015) A member of the Romanian Jandarmeria demonstrates the operation of an explosive ordnance disposal drone to U.S. Marines from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR) at the Training Center of the Romanian Jandarmeria Special Intervention Brigade in Bucharest, Romania, Feb. 25, 2015. The demonstration was held in conjunction with training at the U.S. Embassy Bucharest that provided FASTEUR Marines a chance to conduct training on reinforcing an American embassy with host nation forces in case of a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdras Ruano/Released)

Military Working Dog Arko helps his handler, Staff Sgt. Michael Castilleja, 96th Security Forces Squadron, put the “bad guy” on the ground during a demonstration for Eglin Elementary School kids May 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was in celebration of National Police Week. More than 100 children watched the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Military Working Dog Arko, 96th Security Forces Squadron, captures the “bad guy” during a demonstration for Eglin Elementary School kids May 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was in celebration of National Police Week. More than 100 children watched the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, second from left, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, welcomes home Capt. Patrick Moore, Commander, A Company, along with the Soldiers of the 2-113th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, 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)

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)

Tens of thousands of military members, police officers, fire fighters, and civilians paid their respects to Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm, of the 105th Airlift Wing, on Dec. 30 in New York City. Lemm, a detective with the NYPD, was killed in action while serving as an Air National Guard security forces Airman in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt Julio Olivencia/released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jose Almeida loads ammunition while acting as an assistant gunner for the M240B machine gun during weapons training at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, July 15, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct Ability to Survive and Operate, or ATSO training course, June 5, 2018, held at the Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center, Alpena, Michigan. The Airmen don Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) protective gear used by U.S. military personnel in a toxic environment during a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) strike. Rotating through stations, Airmen train how to correctly put on MOPP gear and help others put it on, medical Self-Aid Buddy Care, correct decontamination procedures and how to give a detailed report to security personnel about any suspicious people or activities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood/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.

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)

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Sgt. 1st Class Brian Lancey, native of Norwich, CT and platoon sergeant attached to the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, fires the M-249 squad automatic weapon at the off-base firing range near forward operating base Mehtar Lam Sept. 3. Members from the PRT traveled to the range to practice with crew serve, primary and secondary weapons along with M-203 grenade launchers and the M-24 sniper rifle. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

Nebraska National Guard Airmen and Soldiers exit off a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 16, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, approved a request for additional support to the D.C. National Guard and law enforcement agencies providing security during the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn Scott runs towards an objective during military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) training at Fort Dix, N.J. on Nov. 19. Scott is a security forces specialist from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)

Specialists Kyle Graves and Michael Bartolo attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, navigate through a series of rice paddies and corn fields while on a combat patrol to sweep for roadside bomb triggermen in Alingar District, Laghman Province, Aug. 8. The PRT is serving as the Quick Reaction Force, ready to respond at a moment's notice to unexpected incidents in the province. The QRF was called up to escort the explosives ordinance disposal team to a found IED site while clearing previous blast sites along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

Lt. Col. Randy Kehn, 140th Wing comptroller and commander of Task Force Joint Reception, Staging, and Onward Integration, briefs Colorado National Guard members about their role and the benefits details of State Active Duty status. The members will provide traffic control points and roving security patrols, to assist with the enforcement of road closures July 3, 2018, through Huerfano County, in support of the sheriff, to safeguard travelers and to protect the homes in the evacuated areas. A particular sensitivity addressed in the briefing was regarding their authorization, provided by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, to be armed and serve in a law enforcement role.

The CONG has supported the Spring Fire since July 1, 2018, providing capabilities to include: security personnel for traffic control points and roving patrols; two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews and aircraft each equipped with aerial water buckets; geological information system operators; as well as, refueling crews with Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical refueling trucks and firefighters with HEMTT firefighting vehicles.

The CONG has been providing an aviation search and rescue standby capability in support of the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center since July 1. The High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site facility in Gypsum, Colorado, is supporting the mission which is rapid response to aviation search and rescue missions, primarily for firefighter safety, in support of multiple wildfire responses throughout Colorado.

On order of the Governor, the standing Joint Task Force - Centennial commands and integrates CONG forces to support civil authorities in assisting Colorado, or supported states, during times of crisis and disaster, to save lives, prevent suffering, and mitigate great property damage.

(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Maj. Darin Overstreet)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Brakefield, a military working dog handler with the 673d Security Forces, escorts his retired military working dog Dino during his final walk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 17, 2019. Dino, a Belgian Malinois, was born in June of 2005 and was stationed at JBER in June of 2007 where he served as a patrol and narcotics detector dog until his retirement in November of 2015. Brakefield, a native of Willoughby, Ohio, adopted Dino after working together for two years. During his service at JBER, Shemya island and the Alaska/Canadian border, Dino was credited with 61 narcotic finds. Due to his declining health and quality of life, military veterinarians decided to euthanize Dino. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

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)

Staff Sgt. Ryan Quick, of the 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron, leads a group of riders through a series of cones during an ATV training class Oct. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 20 Airmen from the 96th Security Forces Squadron and the 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron received the training over two days. The new riders learned riding fundamentals and even some complicated techniques during the four-hour course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 169th, 150th, 161st, and the 204th Security Forces Squadrons and Soldiers from the 919th and 126th Military Police Companies 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)

U.S. Army Spc. Devon Perkins, a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, left, reads a piece of paper that was handed to him by the boys in front of them after they wrote their names on it outside the site of a key leader engagement in Farah City, Jan. 22. PRT Farah met with the director of repatriation and refugees in Farah City to discuss ongoing issues faced by displaced persons in Farah. 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)

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)

More than 400 Airmen assigned to the 321st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 31 and June 1, 2023. Col. Carl Magnusson, 94th Airlift Wing commander, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photos by Christa L. D'Andrea)

U.S. Army Soldiers rehearse combatives after M1131 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle training on Forward Operating Base Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Feb. 27, 2013. The military has been using the Stryker since 2002 in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.)

U.S. Army Soldiers celebrate by jumping in a mud puddle after completing M1131 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle training on Forward Operating Base Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Feb. 27, 2013. The military has been using the Stryker since 2002 in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.)

Members of the 105th Airlift Wing and 106th Rescue Wing pay their respects during a dignified transfer of Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa, of the 105th Base Defense Squadron, at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base on Dec. 31. Bonacasa was killed in action outside Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on Dec. 21. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm, also of the 105th Base Defense Squadron, and four other Airmen were also killed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt Julio Olivencia/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)

Tens of thousands of military members, police officers, fire fighters, and civilians paid their respects to Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm, of the 105th Airlift Wing, on Dec. 30 in New York City. Lemm, a detective with the NYPD, was killed in action while serving as an Air National Guard security forces Airman in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt Julio Olivencia/released)