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A coalition partner and security force member sets

A coalition partner and security force member sets up a counter explosive devise during to training on, safe improvised explosive device disposal in Erbil, Iraq, March 8, 2018. This training is part of the over More

Airmen with the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a

Airmen with the 31st Fighter Wing participate in a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance class at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 14, 2020. The Air Force recently started suppling M18 handguns to its security force More

Members of the 437th Military Police Co. from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, offload M151A1 utility vehicles from a flatbed trailer. The 437th is on temporary duty to provide extra security forces to patrol the 18-mile perimeter of the depot during summertime anti-nuclear protests

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seneca Army Depot, Romulus State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Beverly Lombardo Release Status: More

Members of the 437th Military Police Co. from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, offload M151A1 utility vehicles from a flatbed trailer. The 437th is on temporary duty to provide extra security forces to patrol the 18-mile perimeter of the depot during summertim

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seneca Army Depot, Romulus State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Beverly Lombardo Release Status: More

BGEN Richard A. Coleman, Director of Security Forces, Headquarters U.S. Air force passes the 820th Security Forces Group (SFGp) colors to LTC Larry Buckingham, Commander 820th SFGp. during the standup ceremonies for the 820th. The 820th is one of three new force protection units, being assigned to Lackland, who are tasked with being able to deploy anywhere in the world within 48 hours to protect U.S. assets and people

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robbin Cresswell Release Status: Releas More

(Front-left to right) U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN Ronald Fogelman, BGEN Richard A. Coleman, Director of Security Forces, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and LCOL Larry Buckingham, Commander 820th Security Forces Group, stand at attention in front of the color guard, during the standup ceremonies for the 820th. The 820th is one of three new force protection units, being assigned to Lackland, who are tasked with being able to deploy anywhere in the world within 48 hours to protect U.S. assets and people

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Yolanda Hunter Release Status: Released More

A reflection of a member of the 509th Security Forces can be seen in the under-vehicle mirror used to check the underside of vehicles entering and leaving the priority A area in which B-2 bombers are parked during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

A member of the 509th Security Forces standing in front of the landing gear of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber uses his two-way radio to report the presence of an unknown person in the priority A area during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

Air Force A1C Tracey Booth, 55th Security Forces, Offutt AFB, communicates with his radio as he patrols an area outside of U.S. Strategic Command during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Joseph Jordan, 81st Security Forces, squad leader, instructs his troops on the handling techniques of their weapons while performing an assault during the BLUE DRAGON exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BLUE DRAGON Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: End Relief Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureAir Mobility Command challenger, SRA Jason Khon is supported by his teammates after he finishes the CHIEF's Challenge obstacle course during Defender Challenge 98 at Lackland AFB, Texas on Nov. 7, 1998. The annual Air Force wide competition showcases the talents and capabilities of Security Forces in Air Base Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Leonard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Terry Tutwiler, a Security Forces (SF) dog handler assigned to the 4406th Operations Group (OG) Security Forces Squadron (SFS) and his dog Nero arrest two suspects during a demonstration before a group of senior Kuwaiti military officials, at Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

Kuwaiti Major General (MGEN) Nasser Al Juhail, Commander, Al Jaber Air Base, meets U S Air Force (USAF) Security Forces military working dog handler, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Guild and his dog Arco, members of the 4406th Operations Group (OG), as they demonstrate their abilities before a group of senior Kuwaiti military officials, at Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Velez, Element Leader, 62nd Security Forces (SF), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), watches as various aircraft arrive at McChord AFB to participate in the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tom Witham, CIV, USAF Release Statu More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Velez (right), Element Leader, 62nd Security Forces (SF), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), speaks with a fellow 62nd SF member while they both participate in the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tom Witham, CIV, USAF Release Statu More

US Air Force (USAF) CHIEF master Sergeant (CMSGT) Larry Cayabyab, Headquarters (HQ), Security Forces (SF), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Scott Air Force Base (AFB), Illinois (IL), holds a stopwatch in his mouth as he evaluates Security Force (SF) teams during the Combat Tactics competition, which is part of the overall USAF AMC sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele More

Security forces from the 86th Contingency Response Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrive in Tirana, Albania, on April 10, 1999, in support of Operation Sustain Hope the U.S. effort to bring in food, water, medicine, relief supplies, and to establish camps for the refugees (all not shown) fleeing from the Former Republic of Yugoslavia into Albania and Macedonia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: 1LT Todd Fleming Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the 30th Security Forces, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, lift Jonathan Melnik to light the ceremonial flame to mark the opening of the 1999 Vandenberg AFB Northern Santa Barbara County Special Oympics. This image is seen in the April 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release More

Lead by Jonathan Melnik, members of the 30th Security Forces run the final lap with the torch during the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympic '99, held on April 17th, 1999 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A US Air Force UH-1N Huey Helicopter is seen in the background. This image is seen in the April 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release More

A1C Chris Busenbark from the 55th Security forces, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, makes security checks at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Busembark, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, is deployed to Aviano AB in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Scott Nichols Release S More

The Air Force runs the show and provides security at Rinas Airport. Some of its security forces (right) escort a U.N. high commissioner for refugees vehicle past a Navy CH-53D Sea Stallion. AIRMAN Magaine's Article "Shining Hope for Survival" describes an Air Force-led joint task force ensuring that international aid gets to the flood of refugees pouring into Albania. (AIRMAN Magazine/July 1999)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rinas State: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Angela Stafford Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A straight on medium shot from a low angle. AIRMAN First Class Rodney Kizzia, from the 47th Security Forces, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, guards an E-3 Sentry AWACS from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during Roving Sands '99, June 20, 1999. Kizzia is temorarily assigned to Davis Mothan Air Force Base, Arizona, to participate in the exercise. Roving Sands is a one-of-a-kind event that is the world's largest Joint Tactical Air Operations exercise. It melds the Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Elements; Air Defense Artillery; and Aircraft; of the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Multinational Forces, into a Joint Integrated Air Defense System (IADs)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '99 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

A left side front medium close-up shot. Integrity, Service, and Excellence -- AIRMAN Nicole Alfred, from the 47th Security Forces, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, patrols the flightline at Davis Mothan Air Force Base, Arizona, during Roving Sands '99, June 21, 1999. AIRMAN Alfred is temorarily assigned to Davis Mothan Air Force Base, Arizona, to participate in the exercise. AIRMAN Alfred holds a M-16 rifle in her hands as an US Air Force F-15 Eagle is partially seen in the background. Roving Sands is a one-of-a-kind event that is the world's largest Joint Tactical Air Operations exercise. It melds the Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Elements; Air Defense Artillery; and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A left side front medium close-up shot. Integrity, Service, and Excellence -- Airman Nicole Alfred, from the 47th Security Forc More

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian VanNote, platoon sergeant

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian VanNote, platoon sergeant for Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team, from Brockport, N.Y., receives the Yankee Division patch from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael J. Sierco, Kapis More

Maj. Brent Gallant (left), 4th Security Forces Squadron

Maj. Brent Gallant (left), 4th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks during the opening ceremony for Police Week, May 16, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. In 1962, President John F. More

Dr. Daniel Coons, Korean War Veterans Association Chapter

Dr. Daniel Coons, Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 3 president, speaks at the 16th Annual Security Forces Ruck March Feb. 21, 2015, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The ruck march was held to commemorate th More

(From right) Maj. Robert Clouse, 22nd Security Forces

(From right) Maj. Robert Clouse, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander, and Capt. Thomas Matechik, 22nd SFS operations officer, discuss photos from the Vietnam War with Stephen Carlton, Jan. 15, 2014, at McCo More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Erik Hanson, a Communication Technician with the 821st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, determines where the supplies from a simulated airdrop landed. By using grid coordinates located on thier map the team retrieved the errant supplies from the Range 13 on Fort Dix, New Jersey. The training exercise on Ft. Dix is designed to train deployed Air Mobility Operations Group personnel to defend a new air base from Threat II attacks for up to 24 hours or until Security Forces or Army reinforcements arrive. The exercise took place on May 9th, 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Mann, USAF Civilian Release Status: Released More

US Air Force AIRMAN Rachel Federsel, a Radio Communication SPECIALIST with the 721st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, guards the Command and Control Center at a simulated air base on Range 13 on Fort Dix, New Jersey. AMN Federsel holds a M16 rifle with M.I.L.E.S. (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear attached to the barrel of the weapon. She also wears M.I.L.E.S. gear in her uniform and Helmet. The training exercise on Ft. Dix is designed to train deployed Air Mobility Operations Group personnel to defend a new airbase from Threat II attacks for up to 24 hours or until Security Forces or Army reinforcements arrive. The exercise took place on May 9th,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Airman Rachel Federsel, a Radio Communication Specialist with the 721st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire Air Force B More

US Air Force AIRMAN Rachel Federsel, a Radio Communication SPECIALIST with the 721st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, gathers intel from other foxholes about incoming threats to the simulated air base on Range 13 on Fort Dix, New Jersey. The training exercise on Ft. Dix is designed to train deployed Air Mobility Operations Group personnel to defend a new air base from Threat II attacks for up to 24 hours or until Security Forces or Army reinforcements arrive. The exercise took place on May 9th, 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Mann, USAF Release Status: Released to Publi More

US Air Force Captain Scott Selchert (Left) CHIEF of Force Protection with the 621st Air Mobility Operations Group, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, and STAFF Sergeant Erik Hanson, a Communication Technician with the 821st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ, determine where the supplies from a simulated airdrop landed. By using grid coordinates located on thier map the team retrieved the errant supplies from the Range 13 on Fort Dix. The training exercise on Ft. Dix is designed to train deployed Air Mobility Operations Group personnel to defend a new air base from Threat II attacks for up to 24 hours or until Security Forces or Army reinforcements arrive. The exercise took place on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Captain Scott Selchert (Left) Chief of Force Protection with the 621st Air Mobility Operations Group, McGuire Air More

Straight on medium shot as US Air Force members of the 130th Security Forces Squadron team race to cross the finish line of the grueling obstacle course set up for Security Forces at Rodeo 2000. Competitors had to maneuver 17 difficult obstacles (Not shown) and complete a mile and a half run to finish. Members are: left to right, Technical Sergeant Homer Cobb, SENIOR AIRMAN Ronald Dean, SENIOR AIRMAN David Miller and SENIOR AIRMAN Joe Newhouse. They are from the 130th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, Charleston, West Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR MOBILITY COMMAND RODEO 2000 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) More

Security Forces crack down on intruders trying to enter the front gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. A simulated event is used to prepare security forces for readiness during the Local Salty Nation Exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LOCAL SALTY NATION Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Opera More

Straight on medium shot of USAF Technical Sergeant David Ferguson, 31st Security Forces, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes "Arny", a Security Police K-9, through a training obstacle course. Arny is also certified in explosive detection. The unit exercises and performs with their dogs daily

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Scott Titkemeier, 31st Security Forces (Left), keeps a tight rein on "Allan", a Security Force K-9. Technical Sergeant Leonardo Castro (Right) acts out the part of the aggressor as the K-9 unit at Aviano Air Base, Italy, exercise and perform with the dogs

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Straight on medium shot as US Air Force Techincal Sergeant Leonardo Castro acts out the part of the aggressor towards SENIOR AIRMAN Scott W. Titkemeier, 31st Security Forces while "Allan" reacts and lunges toward the "criminal." The K-9 unit at Aviano Air Base, Italy exercise and preform training with the dogs daily to keep them proficient

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Right side front view medium shot as CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force, Fredrick J. (Jim) Finch talks with three Security Police Officers from the 15th Security Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during a visit on July 18th, 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Randi Dedick, USAF Release Status: R More

Right side profile medium close-up shot from a low angle looking up as US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ryann Cecci, 731st Munitions Support Squadron, is the primary Armorer. She controls M-16s, M-9s and radios for release to Security Forces during Guard Mount at Araxos Air Base, Greece

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Araxos Air Base Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

Right side front view medium close-up as US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ryann Cecci, 731st Munitions Support Squadron, is the primary Armorer. She controls M-16s, M-9s and radios for release to Security Forces during Guard Mount at Araxox Air Base, Greece

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Araxos Air Base Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Desirae Howell, 831st Munitions Support Squadron, Ghedi Air Base, Italy, trains an Italian troop, Samuel Fiordalisi, on how to properly respond to an unauthorized entry alarm at a Hardened Aircraft Shelter. Every shift the Security Forces have at least two unauthorized entry exercises where Security Forces deploy out to secure the area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ghedi Air Base Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

German Security Patrol members, ZD4 Pfundstein and ZP4 Mayer, patrol the Ramstein Air Base school areas. Interaction between the security forces and the children helps to identify possible problems before they occur

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ed Holzapfel, USAF Release Status: Rel More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Frederick Bird, 1ST Security Forces (SFS) Entry Controller and Point Man, 1ST SFS Contending Warrior team, stays alert for enemy forces while other team members take defensive positions for tactical training at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Langley Contending Warrior team has been preparing for months for the competition that takes place in the Nevada desert

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status More

US Air Force Brigadier General James M. Shamess, Director of Security Forces, Headquarters US Air Force, Washington, DC, and Commander, Air Force Security Forces Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, gives inspirational welcoming remarks at the historical Bob Hope Theater on Lackland AFB, TX, on October 29th, 2000, during opening ceremony for DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force Brigadier General James M. Shamess, Director of Security Forces, Pentagon, commends DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 staff members at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 24 events over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Anthony Bechtold, Air Force Special Operations Command, in a gas mask, displays his M16A2 rifle to US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Marc Hawsey, 81st Security Forces, during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class David Maland from Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC restrains a simulated protestor, USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Deryck Schnee of the 820th Security Forces, during the Base Response portion of Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces and showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

A member of the 27th Security Forces runs to his bunker during an attack

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET ROADRUNNER 2001 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Maj More

Two members of the 27th Security Forces wait for orders to advance

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET ROADRUNNER 2001 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Maj More

Combat arms instructor, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Daniel Johnson, 52nd Security Forces, weapons trains with German forces at the outdoor firing range at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Esperanza Berrios, USAF Release Stat More

Mr. Earl Falk, Fisher House Manager and US Air Force Major General Michael Farage, Commander, 37th Training Wing, observe as US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN James Schultz hands the key for the third Fisher House to Mrs. Tammy Fisher as US Air Force STAFF Sergeant's Christopher Bell and Jay Patterson of the 59th Medical WIng look on. SRA Schultz is holding Rico of the Military Working Dogs. They are both assigned to the 37th Security Forces at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robin Cresswell, USAF CIV. Release Stat More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ryan Schneider, 51st Security Forces (SFS), is in full camouflage patrolling a flightline Entry Control Point (ECP) during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) at Osan Air Base, Republic of South Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George F. Thompson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

A female prisoner sits inside a detainment bunker, at the Security Forces holding compound, during the 1ST Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Inspection at, Langley AFB, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lynnita Cotten Release Status: R More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Jennifer Johnson and other personnel of the 1 Security Forces Squadron, Langley AFB, Virginia prepares to place a female prisoner inside a detainment bunker, at the Security Forces holding compound, during the 1ST Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Inspection

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lynnita Cotten Release Status: R More

AIRMAN First Class Joshua E. Stahl, USAF, (rear), and Lieutenant Mark Douglas II, USAF, of the 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, team wait to proceed to a bunker to begin the marksmanship event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. Both are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and le competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Joshua E. Stahl, USAF, (rear), and Lieutenant Mark Douglas II, USAF, of the 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom More

The 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, team prepares for the marksmanship event by loading their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 magazines. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, receive instructions before firing on their designated targets at the firing range in the marksmanship tactics competition. The event is part of the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Ai More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, quickly don their MCU-2P protective masks at the firing range in the marksmanship tactics phase of the Air Force Space Comm GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space Missile Competition. Their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles lay before them ready for the next phase of the competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Venberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best demonstrate the comms warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Ai More

Sior AIRMAN Vinct G. Ouchana, USAF, (right) with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grade launcher attached, and AIRMAN First Class Ryan S. Overcash, USAF, with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The team races toward a bunker to begin the marksmanship evt of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day evt hosted annually at Vandberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing;...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Vincent G. Ouchana, USAF, (right) with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher attached, an More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, Airm First Class (A1C) Jason Rodriguez, SENIOR Airm Irvin Osores, A1C Dustin Guiducci d SENIOR MASTER Serget Jerry Delebreau, run to their next target, in the marksmship phase of the Air Force Space Commd GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Space d Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space d missile competition, is a four-day event hosted nually at Vdenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best d demonstrate the commds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness d combat capabilities through preparation, innovation d sharing; enhces esprit de corps...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Rodriguez, SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, A More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, charges in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, charges in the mist of the More

Airm First Class (A1C) Ry S. Overcash, USAF, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Monta, hauls away the recaptured resource during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear d AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that y unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources d personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space d missile competition, is a four-day event hosted...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, USAF, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, hauls away the recapt More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat T More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his teams performance during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. SRA Ouchana wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as part of the exercise. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his te More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his teams performance during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. SRA Ouchana wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his te More

An M1097 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) leads the way as Security Forces Personal halt traffic during a Civil Engineer convoy on transition day for Air Combat Commands (ACC) Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: More

Air Base Defense personnel AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Brown, USAF, (left), and A1C Luzum, USAF, 28th Security Forces, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, take aim while watching for "enemy terrorists" in a nearby valley during Ellsworth's Operational Readiness Inspection. Both have Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles, while A1C Luzum also has an M203 40mm grenade launcher attached to his M16

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: More

Awaiting possible "enemy terrorists" in the area, AIRMAN First Class Doty, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Hadeka, USAF, 28th Security Forces, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, join together to make a line of defense in the prone position during Ellsworth's Operational Readiness Inspection. Both are using Colt 5.56 mm M16A2s with SRA Hadeka has an additional M203 40 mm grenade launcher attached to his M16

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: More

Technical Sergeant Steven Nutt, USAF, 51st Security Forces, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, watches while a teammate assembles an M60 machine gun, during competition DEFENDER STAKES. DEFENDER STAKES challenged Osan's security forces teams in six different areas from combat first aid to weapons knowledge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: More

A young boy talks with a New York Air National Guard AIRMAN First Class (A1C) of the 174th Security Forces, during Family Day at the 174th Fighter Wing, NY ANG, Syracuse, New York.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Syracuse State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Dickson, Nyang Release Status: Released More

Colonel Dennis Hunsinger the Director of the Security Forces of the Air Mobility Command salutes Brigadier General Raymond E. Johns after presenting him with The Order of the Bayonet, at McChord Air Force Base, Washington. The Order of the Bayonet was established in 1981 to recognize those who have made significant contributions to security and ground defense of air bases. Air Mobility Command defenders nominate candidates based on their accomplishments, not their position or rank. This is the highest honor security police men and women can bestow upon a person

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Release More

Once inside the conference room the security forces makes everyone raise their hands above their heads to ensure their safety is not jeopardized during the evacuation of the headquarters building during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations. Weapon shown is the M-4 Carbine compact assault rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

SENIOR AIRMAN Latasha George and SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Russell Kuck signs in security forces and Resource Augmentation Duty (READY) personnel during the strength reporting phase of the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces , Aviano AB, , practice an L-Shaped vehicle assault while conducting Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training during simulated hostage rescue operation. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, , practice an L-Shaped vehicle assault while conducting More

AIRMAN First Class Jamie Lee, USAF, (left) 31st Security Forces, Aviano Air Base, Italy, and SENIOR AIRMAN Shawn Partington, USAF, 31 SFS, in midair as they repel down the Area E water tower during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. Operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. This weeklong course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and 31st Security Forces members

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S More

Military working dog handlers from the 378th Expeditionary

Military working dog handlers from the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron conducta demonstration of restraint tactics at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 10, 2020. Military workin More

Using the cover of smoke grenades, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Lewis, USAF, of the 305th Security Forces, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, attempts to penetrate the perimeter of a base in a direct frontal assault, firing his Colt M-16A2 5.56mm Assault Rifle. SSGT Lewis, a member of the OPFOR (Opposing Forces) played his part during a MOBILITY EXERCISE (MOBEX). The MOBEX designed to test the ability of the Security Forces to establish and defend an Entry Control Point (ECP) on an air base. The evaluators of the exercise inserted various stresses against the unit, from probing patrols to frontal assault of the ECP. SSGT Lewis and the members of the OPFOR were unsuccessful in their ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Using the cover of smoke grenades, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Lewis, USAF, of the 305th Security Forces, McGuire Air Force Bas More