60th SFS Sharpen Weaponry Skills

January 24, 2025 Hannah Sanchez 60th SFS, SF Units, USAF 0
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 60th Security Forces Squadron fire M4A1 carbines during a weapons qualification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. The M4A1, combined with the new direct view optic, provides defenders with not only close quarters battle enhancements, but also a long-range advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

TRAVIS AIR BASE, Calif.

  • Published Jan. 24, 2025
  • By Kenneth Abbate


U.S. Airmen assigned to the 60th Security Forces Squadron clean their weapons after firing at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. Cleaning weapons after firing extends the life of these assets and mitigates malfunctions and stoppages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Medeiros, 60th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, assists Senior Airman Christian Matiz, 60th SFS emergency communications controller, with his M4A1 carbine during a weapons qualification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. The M4A1, combined with the new direct view optic, provides defenders with not only close quarters battle enhancements, but also a long-range advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Smith, 60th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires an M4A1 carbine during a weapons qualification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. The M4A1, combined with the new direct view optic, provides defenders with not only close quarters battle enhancements, but also a long-range advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Hepworth, 60th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, explains the nomenclature of the M18 pistol during a training at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. Security forces members are trained on different scenarios including engaging targets while in prone position, identifying and neutralizing threats outside of their peripheral vision, transitioning between rifle and pistol and managing simulated weapon malfunctions under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Matiz, 60th Security Forces Squadron emergency communications controller, adjusts the sights on his M4A1 carbine scope during a weapons qualification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. The M4A1, combined with the new direct view optic, provides defenders with not only close quarters battle enhancements, but also a long-range advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 60th Security Forces Squadron position their M4A1 carbine targets during a weapons qualification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. The M4A1, combined with the new direct view optic, provides defenders with not only close quarters battle enhancements, but also a long-range advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Medeiros, 60th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, scores a target during a weapons qualification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. Security forces members are trained on different scenarios including engaging targets while in prone position, identifying and neutralizing threats outside of their peripheral vision, transitioning between rifle and pistol and managing simulated weapon malfunctions under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Makayla Mazo, 60th Security Forces Squadron emergency communications controller, fires an M18 pistol from the standing position during a weapons qualification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. The M18 pistol is a striker-fired, lightweight firearm which fires 9mm rounds and is the alternate weapon for defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 60th Security Forces Squadron reassemble their M4A1 carbine during a training at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2025. Security forces members are trained on different scenarios including engaging targets while in prone position, identifying and neutralizing threats outside of their peripheral vision, transitioning between rifle and pistol and managing simulated weapon malfunctions under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)