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Convoy

ALI BASE, Iraq -- A security forces convoy heads across the desert as part of an operation here recently. The operation is an effort to give the local Bedouins much needed food and clothing. They are assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Maurice Hessel)

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Deployed firefighters modern day dragon slayers

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Spencer Proctor (left) and Airman 1st Class Matthew Metzger approach simulated hazardous materials to determine the type and nature of the threat. They are assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron here. Sergeant Proctor is deployed from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and Airman Metzger is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Davidson)

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Security forces guard gates, protect Air Force resources

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Senior Airman Pamela Bolton guards an entry control point outside the Air Force housing area here. She is assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shaun Emery)

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EOD Airmen rely on high-tech, raw nerves

ALI BASE, Iraq -- Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen with the 407th Air Expeditionary Group monitor the progress of a robot as it slowly moves in to investigate a suspicious package found unattended on base. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Lek Mateo)

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EOD Airmen rely on high-tech, raw nerves

ALI BASE, Iraq -- Master Sgt. Thomas Carroll checks with the rest of his team by radio as they prepare to send a robot to investigate a suspicious package found unattended on base. He is an explosive ordnance disposal team chief with the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Lek Mateo)

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EOD Airmen rely on high-tech, raw nerves

ALI BASE, Iraq -- Airman 1st Class Ian Wise installs an explosive cartridge into the firing attachment of a robot before it investigates a suspicious package found unattended on base. He is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Lek Mateo)

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All wired up

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Thorpe terminates a telephone line during a defense switched network service upgrade at a forward-deployed location. The 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron’s Airmen manually programmed and wired all mission-critical phone lines into a temporary telephone switch to provide DSN access throughout the critical 24-hour upgrade procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Al Gerloff)

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Deployed Airmen earn combat patch for bravery, selfless determination

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Alan Clontz works from the Battle Defense Operations Center as command and control during prisoner movement. Sergeant Clontz serves as the critical communication link between Soldiers and Airmen. He is assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and is deployed from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Davidson)

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Security forces Airmen keep contraband off Kirkuk

KIRKUK AIR BASE, Iraq -- Senior Airman Jeff George looks in a third-country national's lunchbox to ensure it does not contain contraband. Search area Airmen search all people and vehicles entering the base. Airman George is assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. J. LaVoie)

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50 cal

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- Senior Airman Krystal Ellington positions herself behind a .50 caliber machine gun after a simulated attack by opposing forces here. Airman Ellington is with the 51st Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Gilbert)

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Hidden devices

IRAQ -- Staff Sgt. James Richey Jr. walks Jacco around a vehicle with suspected hidden improvised explosive devices. Sergeant Richey is deployed from the 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzanne M. Day)

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Suspected devices and weapons

IRAQ -- Staff Sgt. James Richey Jr. walks Jacco toward a house with suspected hidden improvised explosive devices. Sergeant Richey is deployed from the 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzanne M. Day)

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Daddy's home

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Tech. Sgt. Rick Bouwhuis reassures his son, Nicolas, after returning home from an eight-month deployment in Iraq. Sergeant Bouwhuis is assigned to the 37th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robbin Cresswell)

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Welcome home

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Jeremy Dial hugs his daughter after returning home recently after an eight-month deployment in Iraq. Sergeant Dial is assigned to the 37th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robbin Cresswell)

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Watch

EL FASHER, Sudan -- Staff Sgt. James Howard watches over Rwandan troops as they depart the aircraft. The United States is providing transportation for 1,200 Rwandan forces to Sudan in support of the African Union Mission. Sergeant Howard is with the 86th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Church)

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U.S. security forces work alongside Ecuador airmen

MANTA AIR BASE, Ecuador -- Staff Sgt. Eric Adams (left) works alongside his Ecuadorian counterpart, Geovanni Llongo, who is learning to use the equipment in a security forces control room. Sergeant Adams is deployed here from Langley Air Force Base, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Efrain Gonzalez)

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Engaged

NAVAL BASE GUAM -- Senior Airman James Jordan and Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Hammes prepare to engage opposition forces during a special response team training course here recently. Airman Jordan is assigned to the 613th Contingency Response Group at nearby Andersen Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Standing guard

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Air Force Security Forces personnel stand guard defending their campsite after a tracking mission throughout the jungles and mountains of Guam during a special response team training course held at the U.S. Naval Forces Marianas Naval Base recently. They are assigned to 613th Contingency Response Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Tracking

NAVAL BASE GUAM -- Staff Sgt. Heather Baylis and other Security Forces personnel embark on a tracking exercise throughout the jungles and mountains of Guam during a special response team training course here. The specialized course provides intense physical conditioning along with building clearing, land navigation, special weapons, and close combat training. Sergeant Baylis is assigned to the 613th Contingency Response Group at nearby Andersen Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Anthony Trivarelli guards a C-130 Hercules and crew after arriving at a forward-deployed location. Ravens are a flyaway security forces team that protects aircraft and aircrews while airborne and on the ground. Airman Trivarelli is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and is deployed from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Al Gerloff)

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