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190928-F-QS178-1041

380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen take cover and fire from behind a barrier during a simunition proficiency firing course held on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 29, 2019. Al Dhafra hosted the first course of this kind in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility to align with the line of effort to increase lethality, as well as allowing Defenders to maintain proficiency with their weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190928-F-QS178-1038

380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen fire from behind a barrier during a simunition proficiency firing course held on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 29, 2019. Al Dhafra hosted the first course of this kind in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility to align with the line of effort to increase lethality, as well as allowing Defenders to maintain proficiency with their weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190928-F-QS178-1029

380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen run toward a barrier to take cover during a simunition proficiency firing course held on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 29, 2019. Al Dhafra hosted the first course of this kind in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility to align with the line of effort to increase lethality, as well as allowing Defenders to maintain proficiency with their weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190928-F-QS178-1037

380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen run toward a barrier to take cover during a simunition proficiency firing course held on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 29, 2019. Al Dhafra hosted the first course of this kind in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility to align with the line of effort to increase lethality, as well as allowing Defenders to maintain proficiency with their weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron dispose brass bullet casings at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. Security Forces Airmen are responsible for missile security, defending air bases around the globe, law enforcement on those bases, combat arms and handling military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Master Sgt. Leigh Weigold, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron section chief of plans and programs, fires her weapon at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. As the largest career field in the Air Force, it’s the job of Security Forces to protect, defend and fight to enable U.S. Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Staff Sgt. Bradley Nendel, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of armory, supervises an Airman zeroing their weapon at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. Security Forces Airmen are responsible for missile security, defending air bases around the globe, law enforcement on those bases, combat arms and handling military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Staff Sgt. Bradley Nendel, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, performs an operational check on an M4 Carbine weapon at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. The M4 is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock, and is now the standard issue firearm for most units in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron prepare to correct their sights at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. Security Forces Airmen are also known as Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Maj. Michael Force, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, adjusts the sights on his M4 Carbine weapon at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. The M4 is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock, and is now the standard issue firearm for most units in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Master Sgt. Kurt Musson, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of combat arms, provides sight corrections at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. The 380th ESFS members used the method of “zeroing” their weapons – firing live rounds to ensure the accuracy as opposed to the method of bore sighting – a less reliable technique. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Capt. Jaclyn Bergstein, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron director of operations, observes her sight corrections at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. Security Forces members have been entrusted with the protection of personnel and resources and, as such, will not leave nor abandon any post. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron fire their M4 Carbine weapons at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. The 380th ESFS members used the method of “zeroing” their weapons – firing live rounds to ensure the accuracy as opposed to the method of bore sighting – a less reliable technique. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

Master Sgt. Kurt Musson, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of combat arms, gives 380th ESFS Airmen a safety briefing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. As the largest career field in the Air Force, it’s the job of Security Forces to protect, defend and fight to enable U.S. Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Island Defenders: Guam guardsmen protect expeditionary base, coalition mission

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgts. Neil Carranza (left) and Ricky Meno, security forces supervisors with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, sit for a photo May 10, 2017, at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. The Airmen ensures only authorized personnel and vehicles enter the installation by providing vehicle search and additional overwatch via towers, cameras and other sensors at the 407th AEG. Both are traditional guardsmen with the 254th Security Forces Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Island Defenders: Guam guardsmen protect expeditionary base, coalition mission

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Ricky Meno, a vehicle search area lead with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, stands with his M4 carbine for a photo May 10, 2017, at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. Meno's team ensures only authorized personnel and vehicles enter the installation by providing vehicles search and additional overwatch via towers, cameras and other sensors covering the area. Meno, a traditional guardsman with the 254th Security Forces Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Island Defenders: Guam guardsmen protect expeditionary base, coalition mission

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Neil Carranza, a personnel search area lead with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, stands for a photo May 10, 2017, at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. As a screener, Carranza ensures only authorized individuals are gaining access to the installation and checks for contraband, drugs or illegal items. Carranza, a traditional guardsman with the 254th Security Forces Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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Island Defenders: Guam guardsmen protect expeditionary base, coalition mission

U.S. Air National Guard U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Oscar Espinosa, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces flight chief, gives instructions to Airmen and U.S. Marines during a guardmount briefing May 10, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Espinosa, a guardsman with the 254th Security Forces Squadron from Andersen Air Force Base, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. As flight chief, Espinosa coordinates gate guard and patrol teams from both services and international coalition members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel)
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