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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Ruiz passed the guidon back to Buch as a symbol of relinquishing command of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Security Forces Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. The medal was presented in recognition of Ruiz’s accomplishments after a year-long command of the 386th ESFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, incoming 386th ESFS commander, bow their heads during an invocation at a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Ruiz is relinquishing command to Wetlesen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

A defender from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron uses a battering ram on a door to test and hone their forced entry tactics, techniques, and practices at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Defenders trained alongside 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and EOD Airmen to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Emergency Services, uses a Halligan bar to forcibly open a door in a building that is slated for demolition at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Firefighters and EOD Airmen trained alongside defenders from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Daehneart (left) and Senior Airman Marrio Howlett, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members, practice their forcible entry procedures in a building that is slated for demolition at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Defenders trained alongside 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and EOD Airmen to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Somers, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member, prepares to use a battering ram to break down a door in a building that is slated for demolition at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Defenders trained alongside 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and EOD Airmen to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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A1C Hanna Smith Defends the Base

Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Rapid Response, stands guard during a base event at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2023. Smith is a former semi-professional boxer with three national championships and is expert qualified on multiple weapons such as the M-18 handgun and the M-4 carbine. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith Defends the Base

Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Rapid Response, observes a perimeter fence during a patrol at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2023. Smith, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard is a four-time golden gloves boxing champion who started fighting at the age of 14 and is currently deployed to the 332d AEW in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith Defends the Base

Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Rapid Response, drives a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a patrol at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2023. The MATV is able to operate on every area of the battlefield and serves such functions as command and control, troop transport, shelter carrier, towed weapons mover, armament carrier, TOW missile system carrier and even ambulance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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AASAB trains for UAS response

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ismael Del Toro, a 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, operates a MTGR® robot during an Unmanned Aircraft Systems response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2023. Simulated events allow Airmen to build their critical skill sets for real-world scenarios in a controlled environment while having the ability to work through stressful situations. Base wide exercises provide Airmen the ability to practice for real-world threats and other realistic scenarios while receiving feedback about their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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AASAB trains for UAS response

A MTGR® robot, operated by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ismael Del Toro, a 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, confronts a mock downed Unmanned Aircraft System during a UAS response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2023. Simulated events allow Airmen to build their critical skill sets for real-world scenarios in a controlled environment while having the ability to work through stressful situations. Base wide exercises provide Airmen the ability to practice for real-world threats and other realistic scenarios while receiving feedback about their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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AASAB trains for UAS response

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Skylar Ackley, a 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, assists in eliminating the simulated threat of a mock downed Unmanned Aircraft System during a UAS response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2023. Simulated events allow Airmen to build their critical skill sets for real-world scenarios in a controlled environment while having the ability to work through stressful situations. Base wide exercises provide Airmen the ability to practice for real-world threats and other realistic scenarios while receiving feedback about their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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AASAB trains for UAS response

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Domenic Martino, a 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, walks past a Mine-Resistant All Terrain Vehicle and towards a TALON® robot during a Unmanned Aircraft Systems response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2023. Simulated events allow Airmen to build their critical skill sets for real-world scenarios in a controlled environment while having the ability to work through stressful situations. Base wide exercises provide Airmen the ability to practice for real-world threats and other realistic scenarios while receiving feedback about their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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AASAB trains for UAS response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Johnny Reed, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defender, keeps watch over a downed mock Unmanned Aircraft System during a UAS response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2023. Simulated events allow Airmen to build their critical skill sets for real-world scenarios in a controlled environment while having the ability to work through stressful situations. Base wide exercises provide Airmen the ability to practice for real-world threats and other realistic scenarios while receiving feedback about their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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AASAB trains for UAS response

A mock downed Unmanned Aircraft System crashes during a UAS response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2023. Simulated events allow Airmen to build their critical skill sets for real-world scenarios in a controlled environment while having the ability to work through stressful situations. Base wide exercises provide Airmen the ability to practice for real-world threats and other realistic scenarios while receiving feedback about their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Micheala Quesenberry, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defender, checks the ammunition of their M249 during an Unmanned Aerial System response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2023. Simulated events allow Airmen to build their critical skill sets for real-world scenarios in a controlled environment while having the ability to work through stressful situations. Base wide exercises provide Airmen the ability to practice for real world threats and other realistic scenarios while receiving feedback about their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Cothron, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defender, keeps watch from a Mine-Resistant All Terrain Vehicle outside of Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 17, 2023. Defenders keep a constant watch to protect those inside the wire from any and all threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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230117-F-DG885-1002

A U.S. Air Force Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, is used by defenders at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 17, 2023. M-ATVs are often utilized by Security Forces during night patrols for their safety features and ability to overcome rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Storm, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defender, keeps watch outside of Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 17, 2023. Defenders keep a constant watch to protect those inside the wire from any and all threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devan Halstead)
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