INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — 39th Security Forces Squadron Defenders become trained and qualified by Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors on their M-9 pistol at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 21, 2021.
By Senior Airman Derek Seifert, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs / Published April 26, 2021
Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron check targets during annual combat arms training at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 21, 2021. The 39th SFS provides force protection for Incirlik, its geographically separated units in Turkey, law enforcement services and support for several contingency operations for United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
A 39th Security Forces Squadron Airman fires an M-9 pistol during annual combat arms training at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 21, 2021. The 39th SFS provides force protection for Incirlik, its geographically separated units in Turkey, law enforcement services and support for several contingency operations for United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
Airmen with the 39th Security Forces Squadron walk to their firing positions during annual combat arms weapons training at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 21, 2021. The 39th SFS provides force protection for Incirlik, its geographically separated units in Turkey, law enforcement services and support for several contingency operations for United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
M-9 pistol ammunition and hearing protection sit on a table at the Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, combat arms training range, April 21, 2021. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors qualify, maintain and inspect Air Force personnel and weapons to meet deployment and permanent change of station requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
A 39th Security Forces Squadron Airman prepares for a shooting evaluation during annual combat arms training at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 21, 2021. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors qualify, maintain and inspect Air Force personnel and weapons to meet deployment and permanent change of station requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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
