Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell | 51st Fighter Wing | 03.21.2024
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Giana Couch, 51st Security Forces elite guard, moves a barricade at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024. The barricade was in place as elite gate guards conducted vehicle inspections to ensure that no prohibited items entered the installation. Elite guards play a pivotal role at Osan AB, safeguarding installation access and ensuring mission......
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell | 51st Fighter Wing | 03.21.2024
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Giana Couch, 51st Security Forces elite guard, inspects a vehicle for prohibited items at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024. Elite guards play a vital role in safeguarding Osan AB by maintaining rigorous security measures at the access points, ensuring the mission's seamless execution and the protection of personnel and critical assets. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell | 51st Fighter Wing | 03.21.2024
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Giana Couch, left, and Airman 1st Class Vincent Orlandini, 51st Security Forces Squadron elite guards, direct traffic at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024. Elite guards undergo specialized training in base defense and installation access and control, equipping them with the expertise needed to ensure the safeguarding of Osan AB and the ROK. (U.S.......
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell | 51st Fighter Wing | 03.21.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edwin Washington, 51st Security Forces Squadron elite guard, scans a common access card at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024. Elite guards are hand picked Defenders chosen for their tenacity and dedication to excellence. Elite gate guards undergo comprehensive training and work alongside the Office of Special Investigations to develop a range of......
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell | 51st Fighter Wing | 03.21.2024
U.S. Air Force Airman Hunter Allen, 51st Security Forces Squadron elite guard, scans a common access card at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024. Elite guards exemplify superior dedication to duty, ensuring the highest level of security and access control, vital to safeguarding Osan’s mission and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)...
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell | 51st Fighter Wing | 03.21.2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samyra Gallik, 51st Security Forces Squadron elite guard area supervisor, stands guard at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024. Elite guards undergo specialized training to identify forged documents and personal cues indicative of individuals seeking unauthorized entry with potentially harmful intentions into the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell | 51st Fighter Wing | 03.21.2024
U.S. Air Force elite guards assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron stand watch and guard the entrance to the installation at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2024. While security forces Defenders typically handle patrols and traditional law enforcement duties, elite guards specialize solely in installation access and control. This unique, advanced training ensures Osan AB is......
