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Rapid Response, Relentless Protection: 386th ESFS Fly Away Security Team

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team stands next to the crew door in a C-130J Super Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. Fly Away Security Teams are responsible for ensuring the safety of aircraft deployed to hostile locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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Rapid Response, Relentless Protection: 386th ESFS Fly Away Security Team

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team stands watch next to a C-130J Super Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. FAST Airmen provide security and protection for aircraft and critical assets in hostile environments within deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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Rapid Response, Relentless Protection: 386th ESFS Fly Away Security Team

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team looks at another member of his team next to a C-130J Super Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2025. FAST members are a highly trained, hand-selected unit of Security Forces Airmen specializing in securing aircraft, aircrew, and cargo at austere airfields across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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AFCENT hosts Force Protection Coordination Board

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, right, and Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky, director of force protection AFCENT, listen to feedback from commanders and leaders from across the region within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 5, 2024. France took the opportunity to respond to feedback from leadership around the nature of modern defense for the different air expeditionary wings across the Middle East.
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AFCENT hosts Force Protection Coordination Board

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, right, and Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky, director of force protection AFCENT, center, respond to questions with commanders and leaders from across the region within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 5, 2024. Amongst other topics, leaders discussed overall strategy involving regional aggressors.
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AFCENT hosts Force Protection Coordination Board

Defense force commanders and senior enlisted leaders from across the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) meet within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 5, 2024. Amongst other topics, leaders discussed overall strategy involving regional aggressors.
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AFCENT hosts Force Protection Coordination Board

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, right, and Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky, director of force protection AFCENT, center, share insights into ongoing missions with commanders and leaders throughout the region within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 5, 2024. They discussed details about the implementation of agile combat readiness concerning the complex security environment in the region.
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AFCENT hosts Force Protection Coordination Board

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky, director of force protection Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) discusses upcoming operations with commanders and leaders throughout the region within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 5, 2024. During the brief, Bincarousky discussed the implementation of agile combat readiness and the complex security environment in the region.
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AFCENT hosts Force Protection Coordination Board

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky, director of force protection Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), briefs commanders and leaders from across the region within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 5, 2024. Security forces leaders throughout the AOR discussed best practices, assessed emerging threats, and synchronized with other Security Forces headquarters.
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AFCENT hosts Force Protection Coordination Board

Defense force commanders and senior enlisted leaders from across the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) meet for a Force Protection Coordination Board within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 5, 2024. The board discussed best practices, assessed emerging threats, and synchronized with other security forces headquarters.
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Military Working Dog Handler Portraits

A U.S. Air Force military working dog handler poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 15, 2024. Military working dogs are assets employed aggressively and effectively to counter threats. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Military Working Dog Handler Portraits

A U.S. Air Force military working dog handler carries his military working dog over his shoulder within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 15, 2024. Military working dogs are used for patrolling, drug and explosive detection and specialized missions within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Military Working Dog Handler Portraits

A U.S. Air Force military working dog handler poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 15, 2024. Military working dog handlers are responsible for the daily care of their assigned dogs and ensure their sustainment skills are maintained. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Military Working Dog Handler Portraits

U.S. Air Force military working dog handlers pose with U.S. Army veterinarians within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Military working dog handlers are responsible for the daily care of their assigned dogs and ensure their sustainment skills are maintained. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, performs overhead presses during a defender workout session at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed’s excitement to become a first sergeant has been fueled by his strong character, and his ambition to help others has laid a foundation from which his leadership can continue to grow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, low-crawls during a defender workout session at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed has led a memorable career marked by high-stakes action, but he is now focused on applying the lessons he has learned during 16 years as a defender to prepare for a new role as a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, performs hand-release push-ups during a defender workout session at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed’s excitement to become a first sergeant has been fueled by his strong character and his ambition to help others has laid a foundation from which his leadership can continue to grow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, pours water on himself in preparation for a defender workout session at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. During his first time as a flight chief and as a new senior noncommissioned officer, Sneed evolved his leadership style to a transformational technique so he could adequately care for each Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, is posted to enhance security during a patrol at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed is currently completing his final weeks in a security forces unit, preparing to excel in his next chapter as a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, is posted to enhance security during a patrol at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed is currently completing his final weeks in a security forces unit, preparing to excel in his next chapter as a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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