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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 National Gaurd Staff Sgt. David G. Scalise and Senior Airman Carlos Venancio with the Ravens and the 146th Airlift Wing Security Forces Sqaudron, listen with their new communication system, at the 146th Airlift Wing in Port Hueneme, Calif. on June 3rd, 2017. (U.S. Air National Gaurd photo by Senior Airman Madeleine Richards)
Staff Sgt. Kelly Stamelos, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, runs to the next shooting lane during the 2015 Global Strike Challenge security forces competition Sept. 22, 2015 on Camp Guernsey, Wyo. Ten security forces teams from eight Global Strike Command bases competed to determine which base trains the best of the best security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
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)
Staff Sgt. Monica Bizallion, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, praises Stella, 8th SFS military working dog, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 13, 2014. Bizallion and Stella defend the base by detecting, deterring and neutralizing the threats that appear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/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)
I spent four months in Italy over the winter of '96/'97. Most of our vehicles were not dedicated police vehicles. (We drove a couple of leased Alfa Romeo coupes on the flightline.) Whenever we used one of these vehicles, we were required to put our magnetic "Security Police" sign on it, but we often sought out silly vehicles like this one just to pose with.
Colorado National Guard members 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)
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 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)
Colorado National Guard members provide roving security patrols, to assist with the enforcement of road closures July 4, 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)
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.
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from the Virginia Beach-based 229th Military Police Company and the 192nd Security Forces Squadron from the Langley Air Force Base operate traffic control points in support of the 57th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. More than 600 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined a force of approximately 6,000 National Guard personnel from 25 states and territories supporting the inauguration with traffic control, crowd management, communications and chaplain support. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class A.J. Coyne, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
2nd Lt. Dan Dibbern and Staff Sgt. William Newton, both with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, stand by waiting in a crowd control exercise during PATRIOT 21 at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 17, 2021. PATRIOT 21 is a training exercise designed for civilian emergency management and responders to work with military entities in the same manner that they would during disasters. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander D. Schriner)
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)
An M2 Machine Gun smokes while being fired during heavy weapons familiarization at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Sumter, S.C., Sept. 17, 2017. Heavy weapons familiarization is a yearly requirement for Security Forces Airmen and must also be completed before a deployment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jorge Intriago)
Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, convoys back to base as the sun is setting after sweeping 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)
Senior Airman Ryan Larose, a defender with the 157th Air Refueling Wing, checks for simulated injuries during the final accumulating exercise on March 21, 2023, at Center Strafford, New Hampshire. The Airmen spent four days as a team training in combatives, First Aid, range shooting, navigation, patrolling, and close-quarters battle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Brooks, of the 119th Medical Group, is hoisted up and down from the ground to a 54th Helicopter Squadron Bell UH-1N Iroquois helicopter, from the Minot Air Force Base, during rescue hoist training at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton, near Devils Lake, N.D., July 20, 2017. The helicopter is being piloted by Capt. Rob Nesko, and Capt. Joshua Hartmann, with Tech. Sgt. Thomas Liscomb and Airman 1st Class Trevor Beeninga operating the hoist. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp/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)
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 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)
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)
Airman 1st Class Kevin Cenci, 823rd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, looks out of a window during a training scenario, Moody Air Force Base, Jan. 12, 2018. The 823rd is one of three operational security forces squadrons under the 820th Base Defense Group whose mission is to provide high-risk force protection and integrated base defense for expeditionary forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bennie J. Davis III)
150228-M-XZ244-118 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 28, 2015) BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 28, 2015) U.S. Marines with Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), Naval Station Rota, respond to an unauthorized intruder during an exercise at the U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania, Feb. 28, 2015. The exercise evaluated the capabilities and limitations for deployment and execution of a FASTEUR section during diplomatic facility reinforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdras Ruano/Released)
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)
Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron take off from a runway during a theater security package deployment at CampiaTurzii, Romania, April 14, 2015.The aircraft deployed to Romania in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve to bolster air power capabilities while underscoring the U.S. commitment to European security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)
A young Afghan police officer provides security outside the Farah City mayor's office during the mayor's meeting with leaders from Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah. 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)
Air Force Staff Sgt. Marshall Rains, right, controls military working dog, Greg, as he attacks Staff Sgt. Brandon Hardy, during aggression training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 17, 2018. The military working dog teams, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, routinely perform this training to maintain their skills and operational readiness. Boyd is a native of Atlanta, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb.-Staff Sgt. Joel Therrien, a military working dog handler with the 55th Security Forces Squadron, walks back towards his squad car following a routine stop for a traffic violation in front of the Kenney Gate while Military Working Dog Dasty, a Belgian Tervuren, keeps a constant eye on the situation from the backseat Dec. 1. Dasty is Sergeant Therrien’s primary means of backup and the steadfast and unwavering attention exemplifies the massive amount of training the dogs go through at Lackland AFB prior to being stationed at their future base. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger (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.
Master Sgt Shawn Wegner, left, and Staff Sgt. William Tilton, both of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, operate high-tech unstable gunnery training individual (UGTI) simulator at the Minot Air Force Base, Minot, N.D., Dec. 11, 2019. Wegner is wearing virtual display goggles that give him a realistic view of a training scenario with targets to fire at. The UGTI is set up to simulate the MK 19 (pronounced Mark 19) grenade launcher, which fires 40mm grenades up to 375 rounds per minute and 2,400 yards. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)
A village in the Central African Republic city of Bangui can be seen as the C-17 Globemaster III based out of McChord Air Force Base, Wa prepares to land Jan. 19, 2014. U.S. forces will transport a total number of 850 Rwandan soldiers and more than 1000 tons of equipment into the Central African Republic to aid French and African Union operations against militants during this three week-long operation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing fire the M-4 during weapons training at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany on July 15, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. 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.
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force stack-up outside a senior Taliban leader's home in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 28, 2013. The senior leader exercised operational control over multiple Taliban cells throughout Helmand province. He and his fighters committed multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitated the acquisition and distribution of weapons to enemies of Afghanistan, and owned multiple poppy farms used in the production of illegal narcotics. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.)
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.