A member of the 100th Security Forces Squadron shares critical safety information with other members of the 100th SFS Charlie flight during guard mount at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2022. Guard mount not only provides an opportunity for the flight sergeants to brief their team, but it also allows Airmen to share critical information with their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long)
ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — As the largest career field in the Air Force, it’s the job of Security Forces Airmen to protect, defend and fight. They are responsible for a myriad of Air Force security duties including defending bases around the globe, law enforcement, combat arms and military working dogs.
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By Senior Airman Kevin Long
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
A member of the 100th Security Forces Squadron shares critical safety information with other members of the 100th SFS Charlie flight during guard mount at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2022. Guard mount not only provides an opportunity for the flight sergeants to brief their team, but it also allows Airmen to share critical information with their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long)
Airman 1st Class Devine Ward, 100th Security Forces Squadron Defender, takes notes during guard mount at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2022. After guard mount, members of the 100th SFS are ready to defend the installation from their respective stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rachel Newell, 100th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, takes accountability for the members of the 100th SFS Charlie flight during guard mount at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2022. Guard mount is one of the first and most essential steps in a Defender’s day that ensures they are ready for any situation they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rachel Newell, 100th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, watches members of the 100th SFS Charlie flight during guard mount at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 17, 2022. Guard mount is performed at the start of each shift change and Airmen are briefed on everything they need to know to start the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long)
Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
