VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024.
Published By Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo with Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office members in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office hosted an integrated training with 30th SFS members to enhance both parties by learning from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
U.S. Air Force Airman Jai Shawn Smith, 30th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, holds a shooting position on top of an armored vehicle during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office at Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders practiced several drills, ranging from indoors to outdoors, providing unique opportunities to practice various team tactics. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron clear a crawlspace during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office at Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders cleared a simulated house during the integrated training to introduce situational variability, invoking different tactics during each iteration. These tactics were shared between the 30th SFS defenders and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office members during debriefs after each scenario to integrate training. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jake Chlebek, 30th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, leads an entry team during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders practiced team tactics in urban entry and clearing, strengthening their understanding of military tactics while learning from Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office members’ perspectives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron debrief after a drill during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. During the training, defenders were tasked with issuing arrest warrants and resolving hostage scenarios while debriefing tactics with Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office members to provide and receive tactics unique to their service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders participated in this joint training to share tactics between agencies, providing alternative tactics and methodologies to the same scenario. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavin Jasaunte, 30th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, engages in a drill during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders worked through several scenarios including armed arrests and hostage situations, practicing clearing techniques and urban team tactics. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
A U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron clears a room for threats during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders practiced in a makeshift house simulating real conditions with doors, windows, and furniture. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)
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
