U.S. Air Force Defenders from the 31st Security Forces Squadron fury flight take a group photo after conducting an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2024. Security Forces Airmen are trained in both law enforcement and base security skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
The 31st Security Forces Squadron maintains installation force protection during peacetime and wartime operations. They are the Air Force’s first line of defense and maintain the rule of law on all Air Force bases and installations.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Russell, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team leader, stands guard during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2024. Security Forces personnel are the Air Force's first line of defense, and they maintain the rule of law on all Air Force bases and installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Domingo Perez Jr., 31st Security Forces Squadron vault storage area supervisor, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Audrey Bauer, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team leader, advance towards a car during a practice high-risk traffic stop at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2024. Security Forces Airmen are trained in both law enforcement and base security skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Domingo Perez Jr., 31st Security Forces Squadron vault storage area supervisor, inspects a car during a practice high-risk traffic stop at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2024. The 31st SFS maintains installation force protection during peacetime and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Domingo Perez Jr., 31st Security Forces Squadron vault storage area supervisor, immobilizes U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hector Flores, 31st SFS armorer, during a practice high-risk traffic stop at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 3, 2024. Security Forces Airmen are trained in both law enforcement and base security skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Audrey Bauer and Senior Airmen Trevor Shinn, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team leaders, perform a random installation exit vehicle check at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2024. Security Forces personnel are the Air Force's first line of defense, and they maintain the rule of law on all Air Force bases and installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Henderson, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team leader, checks a Common Access Card at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2024. The 31st SFS maintains installation force protection during peacetime and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carson Barrett, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team leader, stands guard during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2024. Security Forces personnel are the Air Force's first line of defense, and they maintain the rule of law on all Air Force bases and installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
From left, U.S Air Force Senior Airmen Logan Robin and Juan Villalobos, 31st Security Forces Squadron security response team leaders, run to meet up with their flight during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2024. The 31st SFS maintains installation force protection during peacetime and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
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
