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Securing the Foundation: Security Forces participates in ACE course

A U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Security Forces defender ties a sandbag during an Agile Combat Employment readiness course at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 14, 2024. This course bolstered the security force’s preparedness for future conflicts and helped refine strategic objectives to effectively counter threats. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Securing the Foundation: Security Forces participates in ACE course

A U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Security Forces defender digs a hole during an Agile Combat Employment readiness course at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 14, 2024. Security forces plays a vital role in establishing a bare base, ensuring its security, implementing perimeter defenses, conducting threat assessments, and coordinating with other units to swiftly establish operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian McKinney, expeditionary security forces squadron military working dog handler and MWD Sipos, participate in a controlled aggression exercise at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 7, 2023. MWDs undergo physical conditioning to maintain their strength, agility, and stamina. Handlers are also responsible for the physical aspect of each dog, including bathing, grooming, exercising, and feeding their dogs. Military working dogs are also prone to injuries, so being able to deal with cuts, scrapes, broken nails, broken teeth, and more is vital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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U.S. Air Force expeditionary security forces squadron military working dog Bonnie, waits for a command from her handler at an undisclosed location in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 7, 2023. MWD provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas, and protection of military installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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U.S. Air Force expeditionary security forces squadron military working dog, Dak, jumps over an obstacle at an undisclosed location in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 7, 2023. MWDs undergo physical conditioning to maintain their strength, agility, and stamina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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MWD Lucky Tests His Sniffing Skills

U.S. Air Force military working dog Lucky from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron searches a warehouse for potential explosives during a training event with his handler at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 14, 2023. MWD handlers and their loyal K-9 partners make up a highly trained law enforcement team capable of critical drug and explosives detection skills that protect the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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MWD Lucky Tests His Sniffing Skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Dean, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, searches a warehouse for potential explosives during a training event with his MWD at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 14, 2023. MWD handlers and their loyal K-9 partners make up a highly trained law enforcement team capable of critical drug and explosives detection skills that protect the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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MWD Lucky Tests His Sniffing Skills

U.S. Air Force military working dog Lucky, Staff Sgt. Kyle Dean, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, search a warehouse for potential explosives during a training event at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 14, 2023. MWD handlers and their loyal K-9 partners make up a highly trained law enforcement team capable of critical drug and explosives detection skills that protect the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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MWD Lucky Tests His Sniffing Skills

U.S. Air Force military working dog Lucky from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron searches a warehouse for potential explosives during a training event with his handler at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 14, 2023. MWD handlers and their loyal K-9 partners make up a highly trained law enforcement team capable of critical drug and explosives detection skills that protect the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Sayarot, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, raises the U.S. and MWD flags on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bailey Paxson, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron vehicle control officer, stands next to a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force military working dog Lucky, left, and Staff Sgt. Kyle Dean, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, take a ride inside a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Sayarot, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, talks to the driver of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force military working dog Lucky, from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, takes a ride inside a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bailey Paxson, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron vehicle control officer, talks to 386th ESFS military working dog handlers about the specs of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force military working dog Lucky, from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, climbs into a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

U.S. Air Force Airmen and military working dog Lucky, from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, take a look under the hood of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) during vehicle familiarity training for the MWD handlers at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier vehicles, but with enhanced mobility in the region’s rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, addresses his new squadron during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Wetlesen formally assumed command of the unit from Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz. (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, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, incoming 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the passing of command from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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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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