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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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379th ESFS FAST unit expands skillset

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kick striking pads during fly-away security team (FAST) training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2021. FAST units must be ready to enter austere environments and encounter the unknown once they get off their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th ESFS FAST unit expands skillset

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron punches a striking pad during fly-away security team (FAST) training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2021. Members of the 379th ESFS use both non-lethal tools and hand-to-hand combat techniques in certain situations to subdue aggressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th ESFS FAST unit expands skillset

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stefanos Kardasis, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller, instructs members during fly-away security team (FAST) training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2021. Kardasis trained the members on the martial art style of Jeet Kune Do, to protect themselves during altercations with aggressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th ESFS FAST unit expands skillset

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron receive combatives training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2021. This training tested the 379th ESFS’ abilities during realistic scenarios involving apprehending hostile assailants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th ESFS FAST unit expands skillset

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron blocks an attack during fly-away security team (FAST) training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2021. This training was led by a 379th ESFS member, who is an expert at hand-to-hand combative techniques, to expand the skillset of security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th ESFS FAST unit expands skillset

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron receives instructions during fly-away security team (FAST) training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2021. The FAST unit’s primary objective is providing security for aircraft in locations where there is little to no flight line security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th ESFS FAST unit expands skillset

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron undergo combatives training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2021. SFS Airmen use both non-lethal tools and hand-to-hand combat techniques in certain situations to subdue aggressors during real-life scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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Members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team take a group photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The FAST is a unique group of 21 Airmen who provide discreet, low-visibility security that ensures protection for U.S. Air Force aircraft transiting in airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. During the Afghanistan evacuation operations, the FAST conducted 130 missions, each lasting an average of 21 hours, and is credited with evacuating 30,000 out of approximately 57,000 people that Al Udeid AB supported. (Courtesy photo)
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210930-F-XX000-1001

Two members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team rest in the back of a C-17 Globemaster III after conducting an Afghanistan evacuation mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The FAST is a unique group of 21 Airmen who provide discreet, low-visibility security that ensures protection for U.S. Air Force aircraft transiting in airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. During the Afghanistan evacuation operations, the FAST conducted 130 missions, each lasting an average of 21 hours, and is credited with evacuating 30,000 out of approximately 57,000 people that Al Udeid AB supported. (Courtesy photo)
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210930-F-XX000-1004

Senior Airman Steven Wolin, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team member, provides security while waiting for passengers and cargo to be loaded onto aircraft at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan. The FAST is a unique group of 21 Airmen who provide discreet, low-visibility security that ensures protection for U.S. Air Force aircraft transiting in airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. During the Afghanistan evacuation operations, the FAST conducted 130 missions, each lasting an average of 21 hours, and is credited with evacuating 30,000 out of approximately 57,000 people that Al Udeid AB supported. (Courtesy photo)
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Staff Sgt. Taylor Cyr, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team member, surveys the airfield security environment from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during an evacuation mission at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan. The FAST is a unique group of 21 Airmen who provide discreet, low-visibility security that ensures protection for U.S. Air Force aircraft transiting in airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. During the Afghanistan evacuation operations, the FAST conducted 130 missions, each lasting an average of 21 hours, and is credited with evacuating 30,000 out of approximately 57,000 people that Al Udeid AB supported. (Courtesy photo)
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Senior Airman Justin Diaz, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Fly Away Security Team member, stands on the flight line at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 4, 2020. FAST members are trained Security Forces Airmen who work alongside U.S. Air Force Phoenix Ravens to secure flight lines in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility and ensure safety of an aircraft and its crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)
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200604-F-VM078-1002

The 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Ravens and Fly Away Security Team members pose for a photo at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 4, 2020. The 8 EAS Ravens and FAST Airmen work together to ensure the safety of an aircraft and its crew in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)
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200604-F-VM078-1001

Master Sergeant David Tingle, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Raven, stands on the flight line at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 4, 2020. U.S. Air Force Phoenix Ravens are an elite group of Security Forces Airmen that deploy to austere locations and secure flight lines in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility to ensure safety of an aircraft and its crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)
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Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules pilots assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron starts their pre-flight checklist on at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11 2018. The C-130J is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

Aircrew members of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loads cargo at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2018. The flexability of the C-130J's design enables one aircraft to perform a variety of different missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

A C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loads cargo at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2018. In Afghanistan, the C-130J is the workhorse of transportation operations, moving personnel and supplies to all corners of the southwest Asian nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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