Soldiers and Airmen Prepare for the Inauguration

Photo By Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart | Soldiers from the 235th Military Police Company and Airmen from the 114th Security Forces Squadron practice crowd control techniques in Sioux Falls S.D. in preparation for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. The joint services group trained in squads before coming together as a platoon to practice movements. The South Dakota National Guard will be sending 150 Soldiers and Airmen to provide support to the inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)  

SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES

12.04.2016

Story by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart 

114th Fighter Wing

They will join hundreds of National Guardsmen from across the country to assist with security, crowd control and traffic management throughout the U.S. Capitol region.
This joint service security group is preparing with refresher training on the safe and secure movement of civilians prior to, during and after inauguration events.
“The purpose of the training is so that the two branches can blend together and work together as a cohesive team,” stated Sgt. Kurtis Brown, 235th Military Police Company team leader. “For a joint operation like the Presidential Inauguration we all want to be on the same page.”
Soldiers and Airmen intermixed and practiced moving as squads and platoons. They also practiced various formations while using specialized equipment.
“The practice was needed and beneficial to all of us, said Lt. Kristopher King,” 114th Security Forces chief of information protection. “It’s a great opportunity to make sure everyone is speaking the same language and using the same techniques.”

• Date Taken: 12.04.2016
• Date Posted: 12.04.2016 15:51
• Story ID: 216363
• Location: SIOUX FALLS, SD, US