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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, low-crawls during a defender workout session at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed has led a memorable career marked by high-stakes action, but he is now focused on applying the lessons he has learned during 16 years as a defender to prepare for a new role as a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, performs hand-release push-ups during a defender workout session at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed’s excitement to become a first sergeant has been fueled by his strong character and his ambition to help others has laid a foundation from which his leadership can continue to grow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, pours water on himself in preparation for a defender workout session at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. During his first time as a flight chief and as a new senior noncommissioned officer, Sneed evolved his leadership style to a transformational technique so he could adequately care for each Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, is posted to enhance security during a patrol at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed is currently completing his final weeks in a security forces unit, preparing to excel in his next chapter as a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, is posted to enhance security during a patrol at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6, 2024. Sneed is currently completing his final weeks in a security forces unit, preparing to excel in his next chapter as a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, is posted to enhance security in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 21, 2024. Sneed has led a memorable career marked by high-stakes action, but he is now focused on applying the lessons he has learned during 16 years as a defender to prepare for a new role as a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, engages in weapon tactics at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 22, 2024. During his first time as a flight chief and as a new senior noncommissioned officer, Sneed evolved his leadership style to a transformational technique so he could adequately care for each Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, engages in weapon tactics at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 22, 2024. Sneed's work alongside ally and partner militaries throughout his career prepared him to assume a new role when he arrived at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Sneed, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, engages in weapon tactics at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 22, 2024. Sneed managed the security for the F-35 Lighting II project at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, during the base’s onboarding of the United States’ first fifth-generation fighter in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)
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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 Dog Bite Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Yadao, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, commands MWD Betyar to take down Staff Sgt. Gage Hyler, 386th ESFS MWD handler, during bite training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 26, 2023. Ali Al Salem Air Base is the largest hub for MWDs in and out of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dog Bite Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Yadao, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, commands MWD Betyar to take down Staff Sgt. Gage Hyler, 386th ESFS MWD handler, during bite training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 26, 2023. MWD handlers and their loyal K-9 partners train together constantly to ensure they can continue to safeguard the installation through advanced law enforcement and detection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dog Bite Training

U.S. Air Force military working dog Betyar catches his breath during bite training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 26, 2023. MWD handlers and their loyal K-9 partners must train together constantly to ensure they can continue to safeguard the installation through advanced law enforcement and detection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dog Bite Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Yadao, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, commands MWD Betyar to take down Airman 1st Class Brayden Ash, 386th ESFS member, during bite training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 26, 2023. The MWD teams here train in tandem every day to accomplish their mission of defending and improving the installation along with fostering partnerships between coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Military Working Dog Bite Training

U.S. Air Force military working dog Betyar waits patiently for the command to strike during bite training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 26, 2023. Ali Al Salem Air Base is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (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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