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Arriving on scene

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A first responder from the 509th Security Forces Squadron arrives on scene to assist in detaining an active shooter during a Major Accident Response Exercise Feb. 23. An active shooter can cause a life-threatening situation. Taking proper precautions can mean the difference between life and death. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Searching the area

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- First responders from the 509th Security Forces Squadron arrive on scene to detain an active shooter during a Major Accident Response Exercise Feb. 23. The training enables security forces to move in and get to the source of the threat without waiting -- thus saving lives by moving quickly and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Arriving on scene

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- First responders from the 509th Security Forces Squadron search the area to locate and detain an active shooter during a Major Accident Response Exercise Feb. 23. The exercise forced Airmen to think outside of what would be done on a routine basis to focus on how they’d respond to a major emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Arriving on scene

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A first responder from the 509th Security Forces Squadron arrives on scene to assist in detaining an active shooter during a Major Accident Response Exercise Feb. 23. The training was designed to instruct security forces members how to quickly find and stop an active shooter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Igore, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites the sleeve of Staff Sgt. Adam Dye, 509th SFS MWD handler, during a bite sleeve scenario Feb. 15. Military working dogs are taught by their handlers to have controlled aggression through obedience courses and bite sleeve scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. James Swann, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds back his canine Igore during a controlled aggression exercise Jan. 15. The exercise teaches canines to follow commands and helps strengthen the bond between dogs and handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. James Swann, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, gets his canine Igore ready for a daily obedience course Jan. 15. The course helps trainers evaluate various abilities of the canines such as, speed, strength, agility, endurance and stamina. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Igore, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites the sleeve of an MWD handler and brings him to the ground during a bite sleeve scenario Feb. 15. The bite sleeve scenarios teach the canines to hold on to the body part they bite, helps strengthen their jaws, and builds confidence among them so they are prepared when responding to a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Igore, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites the sleeve of Staff Sgt. Adam Dye, 509th SFS MWD handler, during a bite sleeve scenario Feb. 15. Military working dogs are taught by their handlers to have controlled aggression through obedience courses and bite sleeve scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Adam Dye, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, taunts Igore, 509th SFS military working dog, while Staff Sgt. James Swann, 509th SFS MWD handler, holds Igore during a bite sleeve scenario Feb. 15. Bite sleeve scenarios are used to teach the canines controlled aggression and obedience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Igore, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs through a tunnel as Staff Sgt. James Swann, 509th SFS MWD handler, supervises during an obedience course Feb. 15. The obedience course teaches the dogs to respond to instructions of their handlers so they can provide special capabilities that assist in providing security for personnel and resources on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Military working dogs train for success

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Igore, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs on a balance beam as Staff Sgt. James Swann, 509th SFS MWD handler, supervises during an obedience course Feb. 15. In addition to training the dogs to follow instructions, the obedience course also helps the handlers evaluate the speed, agility and endurance of their canines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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I'm up...They see me...I'm down

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Michael Boutte, Staff Sgt. Dustin Stout and Senior Airman Jesus Barraza, 509th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors, employs team tactics here Jan. 31. The security forces team works daily to improve tactics, awareness, vigilance and survivability. Training teaches Airmen how to overcome challenges in the mission here and teaches strategies for survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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I'm up...They see me...I'm down

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Jesus Barraza, 509th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, demonstrates how to use the M249 machine gun here Jan. 31. The M249 is gas operated and air-cooled with a quick-change barrel, allowing the gunner to rapidly replace an overheated or jammed barrel. A folding bipod is attached near the front of the gun. It can be fed from both linked ammunition and standard magazines, like those used in M16 and M4 rifles. This allows the gunner to use the magazines as an emergency source of ammunition in the event that the gunner runs out of linked rounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Dark Knights Strike in Challenge

CAMP MINDEN, La. - Airman First Class Cody Scantland, 509th Security Forces Squadron, assembles a M4 Rifle during the weapons assembly phase of the mental and physical challenge for the second annual Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 7. The competition includes security forces along with missile and bomber forces from Air Force Global Strike Command. The teams have the opportunity to participate in innovative thinking, teamwork and esprit de corps that are central to the GSC mission. The score-posting event will be held Nov. 8-9 and will reveal the winners of The Best Missile and Bomber Wing of Air Force Global Strike Command.

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Dark Knights Strike in Challenge

CAMP MINDEN, La. - The 509th Security Forces Squadron sprints to the finish line to end thier portion of the mental and physical challenge event during the second annual Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 7. Global Strike Challenge is the premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte)

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Dark Knights Strike in Challenge

Camp Minden, La. - The 509th Security Forces Squadron sprints to the finish line to end thier portion of the mental and physical challenge event during the second annual Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 7. Global Strike Challenge is the premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte)

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Dark Knights Strike in Challenge

CAMP MINDEN, La. - Staff Sgt. Michael Boutte, Jr., 509th Security Forces Squadron, carry two ammunition cans to the finish line during the physical portion of the mental and physical challenge for the second annual Global Strike Challenge at Campt Minden, La., Nov. 7. The physical portion consists of low and high crawls, a buddy drag, a fireman's carry and an ammunition can carry run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Dark Knights Strike in Challenge

CAMP MINDEN, La. - Senior Airman James Doan, 509th Security Forces Squadron lifts up a volunteered participant into the fireman's carry during the physical portion of the mental and physical challenge of the second annual Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 7. Following the physical portion, team members sprint to the finish line for final their final time. The score-posting will include winners of security forces along with missile and bomber forces from Air Force Global Strike Command on Nov. 8-9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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Dark Knights Strike in Challenge

CAMP MINDEN, La. - The 509th Security Forces Squadron participates in the logic event phase of the mental and physical challenge during the second annual Global Strike Challenge at Camp Minden, La., Nov. 7. The team was to convert gallons of water into pounds with rules and regulations on how and where to fill the bucket before weighing in. Global Strike Challenge is the premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)

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