EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Staff Sgt. Chance Stevenson, 96th Security Forces Squadron, hand-cuffs the assailant during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at Eglin Elementary School and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Published January 27, 2021
Staff Sgt. Chance Stevenson, 96th Security Forces Squadron, hand-cuffs the assailant during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at Eglin Elementary School and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
The 96th Test Wing’s Fire and Rescue Team and security forces Airmen prepare to enter an Eglin Elementary School classroom during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at the school and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Staff Sgt. Michael McLaughlin, 96th Security Forces Squadron, clears a corner of Eglin Elementary School during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at the school and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Sonya Shepard, the Eglin Elementary School Resource Officer, relays information via radio during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at the school and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A 96th Security Forces Squadron team moves into an Eglin Elementary School building during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at the school and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
The 96th Test Wing’s Fire and Rescue Team provide on-scene care to a simulated victim during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at Eglin Elementary School and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Staff Sgt. Trevor Valentine, 96th Security Forces Squadron, stands guard during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at Eglin Elementary School and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
The 96th Medical Group’s medics read about a victim’s injuries during an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of the exercise, which took place at Eglin Elementary School and other areas, was to test base emergency response plans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Airman 1st Class Marcus Wolford, 96th Security Forces Squadron, watches the building’s entrance during an active shooter exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 11. The goal of the exercise was to evaluate people’s knowledge and response at the active shooter location and select lockdown locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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
