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)

From left to right Staff Sgt. Eric Wykowski, Staff Sgt. Nickolas Wolf and Staff Sgt. Alex Pauling, all of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, participate in room clearing training in a shoot house at the Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 11, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)

150225-M-XZ244-306 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 25, 2015) Romanian Jandarmeria police officers demonstrate room-clearing and close-quarter battle techniques to U.S. Marines from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), Naval Station Rota, 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)

Senior Airman Brandon Weese, 91st Missile Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., uses a car for cover while Staff Sgt. Jesse Koritar, 91st MW, prepares to move to a different cover during the tactical recapture portion of the 2015 Global Strike Challenge security forces competition on Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Sept. 24, 2015. Each five-man team had to work together to infiltrate a town and recapture a missing asset while opposing forces worked to stop them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

150226-M-XZ244-046 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines from the Marine security guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania, fire an M240 machine gun at the Romanian intelligence service shooting range in Bucharest, Feb. 26, 2015. The 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)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands on the flightline at Campia Turzii, Romania, April 16, 2015. The U.S. and Romanian air forces will conduct training aimed to strengthen interoperability and demonstrate the countries' shared commitment to the security and stability of Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/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)

Airman 1st Class Kyle Switzer, 62nd Airlift Wing loadmaster, directs a forklift operator to the C-17 Globemaster III while in Rwanda, Africa 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)

150226-M-XZ244-428 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), Naval Station Rota, observe as members of the Romanian intelligence service shoot Marine M16A4 rifles and M4 carbines 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)

A U.S. Air National Guard F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 123rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies over the flightline during a theater security package deployment July 21, 2015, at Campia Turzii, Romania. The 12 F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft are currently in NATO control. The Transfer of Authority of the F-15C Eagles to NATO allows the 123rd EFS to train with partner allies in a routine manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Two Romanian air force Puma helicopters assigned to the 71st Air Base fly above the flightline at Campia Turzii, Romania, April 16, 2015. The U.S. and Romanian air forces will conduct training aimed to strengthen interoperability and demonstrate the countries' shared commitment to the security and stability of Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/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 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 Ty Haaland is in the foreground of the photo among several 219th Security Forces Squadron members doing flutter kicks in an attempt to elevate their heart rate prior to shooting M9 handguns at the shooting range at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton, North Dakota, July 21, 2017. 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/Released)

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150227-M-XZ244-132 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 27, 2015) A member of the Romanian intelligence service bomb response team uses a robot to examine a simulated improvised explosive device at the U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania, Feb. 27, 2015. The embassy engagement provided U.S. Marines from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe, Naval Station Rota, Spain, 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)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sal Somoza, security force platoon sergeant for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, pulls security outside the Provincial Governor's compound in Farah City, Dec. 19. 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).

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 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)

Master Sgt Shawn Wegner, of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, operates a 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)

Senior Airman Austin Schreiner, of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to fire his M-9 pistol at the small arms firing range at the Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 10, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)

An Afghan and coalition security force stand outside an Afghan home during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Nad 'Ali district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 2, 2013. The senior leader has multiple insurgent cells of Taliban fighters under his command. He and his subordinates have participated in numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Helmand province. He also plotted the assassination of officials with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The security force seized one AK-47 and multiple magazines as a result of the operation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.)

Capt. Patrick Moore, right, Commander, A Company, 2-113th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, returns the American flag to Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, during 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)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephanie Harris, 820th Base Defense Group, poses as an Iraqi villager during field training exercise at exercise Desert Eagle on the Nevada Test and Training Range March 15, 2011. Desert Eagle is integrated training between No.1 Squadron, RAF Regiment and the 820th Base Defense Group Moody Air Force Base Ga., to improve both nations ability to work together during present and future contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin/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)

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)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 35th Fighter Squadron during a tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 2, 2015. Cody engaged with Wolf Pack Airmen to answer questions and give insight on key Air Force topics and changes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/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.

Rwandan soldiers stand in formation awaiting orders after being dropped off in the Central African Republic 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)

Nebraska National Guard Airmen with the 155th Security Forces Squadron embed with the Lincoln Police Department and other local law enforcement, May 31, 2020, at the Lancaster County Court Hall of Justice in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska National Guard was activated to support civil authorities in protecting property and ensuring the safety of Nebraskans participating lawfully in peaceful demonstrations. (Nebraska National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Shannon Nielsen)

A U.S. Air National Guard F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 123rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies over the flightline during the2015 CampiaTurzii Air Show July 19, 2015, at CampiaTurzii, Romania. The aircraft deployed to Romania in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve to bolster air power capabilities while underscoring the U.S.’s commitment to European security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

150227-M-XZ244-031 BUCHAREST, Romania (Feb. 27, 2015) U.S. Marines from Alpha Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR), Naval Station Rota, Spain, prepare their reaction team room for a final exercise to evaluate their embassy security operations during an embassy engagement at the Marine Detachment at the U.S. EmbassyBucharest, Romania, Feb. 27, 2015. The embassy engagement provided FASTEUR Marines a chance to conduct training on reinforcing an American embassy with host nation forces during a crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdras Ruano/Released)

Military police with the Togo Armed Forces practice riot control formations as part of a Department of Defense-sponsored State Partnership Program event February in Togo. Three members of the North Dakota National Guard led training in tactics in both Ghana and Togo. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Toby Vetter, 191st Military Police Company)

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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)

Airmen First Class Devine Davis-Security Forces Specialist, standing guard over our F-15 fighters at Hickam AFB, Hawaii

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 civil disturbance training during Patriot Southwest at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 30, 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)

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)

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)

Airmen of the 20th Security Forces Squadron perform a four-man push-up in a puddle of mud during a Defender's Edge Challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 8, 2014. The defenders completed a series of push-ups along with moving heavy objects during one of 10 obstacles they faced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

8/25/2012 - Staff Sgt. Matt Helma and MWD Sara, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron, inspect an area around Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., prior to an exercise Aug. 22. Helma and Sara are one of approximately six K-9 teams stationed at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Senior Airman Andrew Delvo, 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, North Dakota, July 19, 2017. 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/Released)

A formation of 96th Security Forces Squadron Airmen salute during the opening ceremony of Police Week at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 15. The ceremony was a gathering of security forces personnel for a formation and reveille ceremony performed at the All Wars Memorial. Police Week activities will happen throughout the week and will close with security forces Airmen performing a retreat ceremony at Bldg. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

130227-N-PF210-073 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain (Feb. 27, 2013) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark Becker, assigned to Naval Support Activity Bahrain Security Forces, instructs Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 2, Detachment Bahrain Sailors how to properly use a flashlight while firing the M9 Berretta pistol. CRG 2 Detachment Bahrain is deployed with Commander, Task Force 56 which promotes maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek R. Sanchez/Released)

Spc. Michael Bartolo, grenadier attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, stands at a ledge overlooking the Alingar River 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)

A sky diver parachutes to the ground with the Romanian flag during the 2015 CampiaTurzii Air Show July 19, 2015, at CampiaTurzii, Romania. The air show celebrated the Romanian air force’s birthday and featured static displays of aircraft, tanks and military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Family members display a welcome home sign for a Soldier of A Company, 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)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Troche from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th Security Forces Squadron swims the 100 meter challenge 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)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody fires an M250 caliber machine gun as he is supervised by Staff Sgt. Brandon Johnson, 8th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, as part of a two-day tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 2, 2015. Cody engaged with Wolf Pack Airmen to answer questions and give insight on key Air Force topics and changes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak the 72 year old President of the Arab Republic of Egypt who assumed the Presidency in 1981 following the assassination of President Anwar El-Sadat, himself surviving six assassination attempts, defended in a televised address his use of security forces to control thousands of Egyptian protestors who had gathered and battled lines of riot police. Mubarak claimed in the address that it was his job was to protect the nation from chaos, however the initially peaceful chanting of the protestors turned violent with the state closure of Facebook and Twitter. These closures were closely followed by the whole of the internet the mobile phone network, and finally the house arrest of Mohamed ElBaradei the opposition figurehead. Inspired by Nic Robertson, Frederik Pleitgen, Salma Abdelaziz ow.ly/3MqrC image source Wikipedia ow.ly/3MqAf