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Security Never Sleeps

Using special rope and tape, Staff Sgt. Bryant Gaylord, an explosive ordinance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, crafts a system that allows his team to safely open the truck bed of a vehicle containing a simulated improvised explosive device during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

Staff Sgt. Bryant Gaylord, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, suits up to get a better look at a vehicle containing a simulated improvised explosive device during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

The claw of an Andros F6 robot attempts to pull a handle of a suspicious vehicle during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians use the F6 robot to gain information about, and potentially render safe, the ordnance they are dealing with while remaining at a safe distance.
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Security Never Sleeps

Senior Airman Hunter Rudnik, an explosive ordinance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, operates an Andros F6 robot while scouting out a suspicious vehicle during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. EOD technicians use the F6 robot to gain information about, and potentially render safe, the ordnance they are dealing with while remaining at a safe distance.
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Security Never Sleeps

(From left) Staff Sgt. Bryant Gaylord and Senior Airman Hunter Rudnik, explosive ordinance disposal technicians assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, prepare an Andros F6 robot to scout out a suspicious vehicle containing a simulated improvised explosive device. EOD technicians use the F6 robot to gain information about, and potentially render safe, the ordnance they are dealing with while remaining at a safe distance.
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Security Never Sleeps

Staff Sgt. McKenzie Langan, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, and her MWD, Ajda, search a suspicious vehicle during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th ESFS and Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

Senior Airman Deneisha Moon, an entry controller assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, listens to further updates from her radio during a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th ESFS and Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

(From left) Tech. Sgt. Michelle Beltran, an entry controller assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, briefs Staff Sgt. McKenzie Langan, a military working dog handler also assigned to the 380th ESFS, on the activity of an unidentified driver during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. As a handler, Langan and her MWD, Ajda, were called upon to search a suspicious vehicle.
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Security Never Sleeps

Airman Prazwal Shresth, an entry controller assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, maintains control of a simulated apprehended suspect during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th ESFS and Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron respond to a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. During this training exercise, a suspect attempted to bring a simulated IED and a concealed firearm onto the base, but was apprehended in a vehicle search area after failing to provide proper identification.
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Security Never Sleeps

Airman Prazwal Shresth, an entry controller assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, searches a simulated suspect during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. During this training exercise, a suspect attempted to bring a simulated IED and a concealed firearm onto the base, but was apprehended in a vehicle search area after failing to provide proper identification.
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Security Never Sleeps

(From left) Staff Sgt. Ruiz “Adrian” Ayala and Staff Sgt. Westin Schuler, explosive ordinance disposal technicians assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, conduct a final brief for a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device training scenario with security forces and wing safety, moments before the event July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.
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Foxie, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits to perform a routine security sweep at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2021. MWDs train daily and can be taught to accomplish tasks including explosive detection or assailant apprehension. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Mandel, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, pets his MWD, Foxie, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2021. MWDs train at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland before being transferred to handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Mandel, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, performs a routine vehicle check at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2021. These procedures aim to eliminate predictability in the installation's force protection plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samantha Cochran, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrolman, stands guard at the entry gate at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2021. In a deployed environment, security forces Airmen perform a unique mission that differs from their traditional roles at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samantha Cochran, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks an identification card during a routine stop at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2021. Security forces Airmen are experts in base defense and provide support to the airfield and mission partners through offensive and defensive postures, quick response force capabilities, and fly away security teams that support C-130 missions to dangerous locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
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380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Force Protection personnel Amn Michael Coveney and Staff Sgt. Aneke Miller pose for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 31, 2019. FP is responsible for maintaining positive control over designated personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Catron, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military dog handler, keeps his MWD Morty calm while U.S. Army Capt Theresa Hubbell, Area Support Group Kuwait Camp Arifjan veterinary officer in charge, shows U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Kristin Niemi, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group medical technician, spots where medical procedures can be performed during basic preventative medical service training, Nov. 27, 2018, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Due to the distance of the veterinary clinic in Kuwait and the services available for MWD at ADAB, Hubbell visited ADAB to perform a quarterly inspection of the MWDs and their living quarters, and provided training for the handlers and Emergency Medical Technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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Armed for bear: 380 ESFS Defenders prepare for duty

Staff Sgt. John, member of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, double checks that an M9 pistol is safe at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 25, 2017. Defenders ensure that their weapons are cleared and safe prior to and upon being released from duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
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