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Defenders conduct civilian rescue in routine training

An U.S. Air Force Defender, 51st Security Forces Squadron, conducts Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) during a routine training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. TCCC is a military guideline for trauma life support where any service member can perform immediate life-saving techniques on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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Defenders conduct civilian rescue in routine training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Janel Barnes, 51st Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of standardization and evaluation, debriefs the Defenders after a routine training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. Barnes serves as a Wing Inspection Team (WIT) member, where she is tasked with evaluating the operations and responses of security forces Defenders. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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Defenders conduct civilian rescue in routine training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Kielb, 51st Security Forces Squadron evaluator, takes notes during a routine training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. Kielb inspected the response operations of security forces Defenders to a civilian injury. During the training event, security forces units responded to a civilian injury and simulated attacks. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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Defenders drill to eliminate active shooter

Tim Vickers, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department training system chief, right, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2018. Vickers instructed 20th SFS Airmen on how to efficiently evacuate injured victims of an active shooter incident to quickly provide potentially life-saving treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)
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Defenders drill to eliminate active shooter

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Greene, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation patrolman, advances on a simulated active shooter threat while Karl Johnson, 20th SFS trainer, observes at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2018. Greene was advancing slowly to maintain the element of surprise and avoid fatigue before engaging the simulated threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)
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Defenders drill to eliminate active shooter

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) are given roles for an exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2018. The 20th SFS has several phases of action during an active shooter exercise such as initial threat engagement and building securing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)
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Defenders drill to eliminate active shooter

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ilya Makarenko, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation patrolman, left, and Senior Airman Anthony Greene, 20th SFS installation patrolman, right, guard Airman 1st Class Tyler Crawford, 20th SFS installation entry point controller, during an exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2018. Makarenko and Greene apprehended Crawford, but could not move him until the entire building was secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)
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Defenders participate in training demonstration

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Arceneaux, 81st Security Forces Squadron police services NCO in charge, aims her weapon towards the room where the "shooter" has barricaded himself during an 81st SFS active shooter training demonstration at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 14, 2019. The scenario included a disgruntled Airman with marital problems and a pending administrative discharge who ran the entry gate which then escalated to an active shooter situation. Leadership attended the event, which is one of several in recognition of the Year Of The Defender, to observe what steps Keesler Defenders take during a high intensity situation, such as an active shooter, in preparation for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Defenders participate in training demonstration

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Emily Arceneaux, 81st Security Forces Squadron police services NCO in charge, and James Vaughan, IV, 81st SFS unit trainer, prepares to drop a phone box to be used for negotiations during an 81st SFS active shooter training demonstration at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 14, 2019. The scenario included a disgruntled Airman with marital problems and a pending administrative discharge who ran the entry gate which then escalated to an active shooter situation. Leadership attended the event, which is one of several in recognition of the Year Of The Defender, to observe what steps Keesler defenders take during a high intensity situation, such as an active shooter, in preparation for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Defenders 'reach for stars'

Maj. Gen. John Allen, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander and other senior leaders receive a briefing in the newly operational joint defense operations center as part of the Defender Flag 2023 exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, in October. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Defending others’ voice, her reason why

Senior Master Sgt. Jeannette Warr, 36th Wing Equal Opportunity director, proudly shows the defender patch she once wore before retraining in 2014, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 6, 2023. Warr joined the Air Force in 2004, receiving security forces as her first career specialty. Early on in her career, Warr realized there was no female representation at any level within the security forces career field and she decided she wanted to be the change her career field needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Defending others’ voice, her reason why

Senior Airman Jeannette Warr, a security forces defender deployed to Iraq from the 55th Security Forces Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., takes a group photo with fellow members of the Fly Away Security Team in 2007. Warr decided early in her career that she wanted to be one of the few female defenders that made it to the top ranks to inspire change in her career field. (Courtesy Photo)
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Defending others’ voice, her reason why

Female defenders from the 36th Security Forces Squadron stand united with Senior Master Sgt. Jeanette Warr, the 36th Wing Equal Opportunity director and prior defender, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 6, 2023. Although Warr is not in the daily grind with defenders anymore, as an EO director Warr is able to embed during commander calls, host trainings and teach squadron positive communication techniques while building trust with one another, and most importantly be known on the base so she can help those who need it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Departing command chief reflects on tenure at AFIMSC

Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center command chief master sergeant, reflects on his tour of duty experiences during an exit interview with Andrew Billman, AFIMSC historian, on Aug. 19, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. He is leaving AFIMSC in September to become chief of the Chief’s Group in the Air Force Senior Leader Management Office at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Luke J. Allen)
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Departing command chief reflects on tenure at AFIMSC

Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludwigsen (second from left), AFIMSC command chief master sergeant, poses for a group photo during a visit to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 8, 2019. During his assignment, Ludwigsen often joined AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox for regular visits to Air Force bases, meeting with AFIMSC teammates, stakeholders and customers around the world. He is leaving AFIMSC in September to become chief of the Chief’s Group in the Air Force Senior Leader Management Office at the Pentagon. (Courtesy photo)
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Department of the Air Force triathletes

A pack of Armed Forces triathletes makes its way along the course during the 40-kilometer (24.8-mile) draft-legal bike race. (Courtesy photo)
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Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards

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Deployed Mission-Ready Airmen: Tac-Lead Course emphasizes Agile Combat Employment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Giancarlo Wishart, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment specialist, poses for a photo during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. During the two-week course designed to incorporate the Mission-Ready Airmen concept, students participated in rifle and pistol shooting, giving them the skills necessary to perform in various operational scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Deployed Mission-Ready Airmen: Tac-Lead Course emphasizes Agile Combat Employment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Danny Reed, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Installation patroller, holds an M4 Carbine during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 20, 2025. Instructors assigned to the 379th ESFS held close-quarters battle drills, inspecting student’s ability to breach and secure tight, contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Deployed Mission-Ready Airmen: Tac-Lead Course emphasizes Agile Combat Employment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Foday Ware, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services specialist, holds an M4 Carbine during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 16, 2025. During the two-week course, students conducted foot and vehicle patrols in an austere environment to detect and deter simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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