216th SPCS Weapons Qualifications Dec. 20, 2019

Photo By Senior Airman Melanie L. Nolen | Airman 1st Class Hefren E. Quintero and Airman 1st Class Ivan N. Sauer, 216th Space Control Squadron security forces defenders, load their M9 handgun magazines Dec. 20, 2019, at the Seabee Range, Naval Base Ventura County, California. Airmen are required to shoot a certain number of rounds to fully train and qualify with the M9 handgun, the primary weapon issued to security forces Airmen within the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melanie L. Nolen)  

CA, UNITED STATES

12.23.2019

Story by Airman 1st Class Melanie L. Nolen 

195th Wing

Security forces Airmen from the 216th Space Control Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, visited the 146th Security Forces Squadron at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California to conduct mandatory training and conduct weapons qualifications Dec. 20, 2019, at the Seabee Range, Naval Base Ventura County, California.

“Teamwork between wings are what make successful training days like today happen,” said Tech. Sgt. Geovanni A. Torres, 216th SPCS security forces NCOIC. “Days like this not only enhance our readiness but they build lasting ties and raise the morale of our traditional guardsmen. I would like to thank the 146th SFS for facilitating and hosting this training.”

• Date Taken: 12.23.2019
• Date Posted: 03.19.2020 17:59
• Story ID: 365545
• Location: CA, US