Photo by Senior Airman Rebekah Wilson | 105th Airlift Wing | 08.02.2024
New York Air National Guard Airman First Class Jordan Hickman, a guardsman with the 105th Airlift Wing’s Fire Department, practices vehicle extrications at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal, Aug. 2, 2024. The 105th FD collaborated with their Portuguese counterparts in training simulations and 24/7, real world operations during a two-week deployment for training. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 11.01.2023
U.S. Air Force quick reaction force members assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron prepare to transport simulated patients to a higher level of care during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The participants of the training exercise supported the Warfighter Recovery Network, a U.S. Africa Command initiative to provide rapid and assured......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 11.01.2023
A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron completes casualty care cards in preparation for medical evacuation during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The training exercise consisted of U.S. Special Operations and personnel recovery on location, the 409th ESFS QRF, and role players as simulated......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 11.01.2023
A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and a rescue specialist carefully remove a simulated patient from a crushed vehicle during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. As the only security forces squadron in Africa, the 409th ESFS’ primary mission is to secure, protect and defend Air Force assets,......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 11.01.2023
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michelle Smith, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron quick reaction force member, provides security for rescue specialists during a vehicle extrication training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The training exercise consisted of U.S. Special Operations and personnel recovery on location, the 409th ESFS QRF, and role players as......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 11.01.2023
A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron assists a rescue specialist with carefully removing a simulated patient from a crushed vehicle during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The exercise allowed the QRF to integrate with rescue specialists to assist with and train on life-saving emergency......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 11.01.2023
A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron completes casualty care cards in preparation for medical evacuation during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The exercise allowed the QRF to integrate with rescue specialists to assist with and train on life-saving emergency response actions in a deployed......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 11.01.2023
A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron helps a rescue specialist cut apart a vehicle to extract a simulated patient during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The exercise allowed the 409th ESFS QRF to work alongside rescue specialists to improve the command’s ability to respond to any personnel......
