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Two Pararescue Airmen Receive Silver Star for Gallant Actions in Afghanistan

December 17, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Two Pararescue Airmen Receive Silver Star for Gallant Actions in Afghanistan

Two Pararescue Airmen awarded the U.S. Armed Forces’ third highest military combat decoration.

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422nd SFS

Optimizing the Security Forces Squadron of the Future

December 11, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Optimizing the Security Forces Squadron of the Future

A Security Forces Squadron realignment will optimize performance and create more effective Defenders.

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39th SFS

39th SFS Defenders Participate in Zero-Notice Exercise

December 9, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on 39th SFS Defenders Participate in Zero-Notice Exercise
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86th SFS

Picture This – 86th SFS Combat Training

December 9, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Picture This – 86th SFS Combat Training
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Picture This

Picture This – Santa Claus arrives in South Carolina

December 7, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Picture This – Santa Claus arrives in South Carolina

Santa Claus arrives in an F-16 Fighting Falcon.

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Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange

December 5, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange

Beginning January 1, 2020 Veterans with eligibility status (e.g. Purple Heart, former prisoner of war, or military-service connected) will be granted Military Service Exchange and MWR access.

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30th SFS

Silver Medal Awarded to 30th SFS member at 2019 Military World Games

December 5, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Silver Medal Awarded to 30th SFS member at 2019 Military World Games

Staff Sgt. Lawson, 30th Security Forces Squadron mobility equipment custodian awarded Silver Medal during 2019 Military World Games.

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18th SFS

18th SFS MWD Defenders Participate in NCO Bilateral Exchange Program

December 2, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on 18th SFS MWD Defenders Participate in NCO Bilateral Exchange Program

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Japan Self-Defense Forces members participate in NCO Bilateral Exchange Program about the capabilities and training in Military Working Dogs.

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Ranger Assessment Course Tests Students Knowledge, Willpower and Skills

December 2, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on Ranger Assessment Course Tests Students Knowledge, Willpower and Skills

The Air Force Ranger Assessment Course determines if students have the knowledge, willpower, and skills to qualify as a Ranger.

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2nd SFS

2nd SFS switch to Sig Sauer M18 Pistol

November 27, 2019 Defender Magazine Comments Off on 2nd SFS switch to Sig Sauer M18 Pistol

After more than 30 years of service, the Beretta M9 pistol is being replaced by the Sig Sauer M18 pistol.

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