354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) participate in a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) physical training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Emergency Services Team instructors from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, visited the squadron to train SWAT teams to boost the unit’s readiness and emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Flores, a 354th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, does a pull-up during a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) physical training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. A physical training test challenged defenders to meet the demanding standard of SWAT training.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandranell Soto, a 354th Security Force Squadron response force leader completes a pull-up during a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) physical training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The defenders conducted multiple exercises to ensure they are physically fit and capable of completing the SWAT training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) carry a simulated casualty during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The defenders took turns carrying a simulated casualty for approximately .75 miles to complete the SWAT training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

A U.S. Air Force Emergency Services Team instructor from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, watches Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) carry a simulated casualty during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The instructors came here to train defenders from the 354th SFS to be members of a SWAT team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandranell Soto, a 354th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, completes weapon disassemble and reassemble drill during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. SWAT team members are required to know the ins and outs of their weapons in case of a malfunction in the field.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Soto, a 354th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller fires her weapon at a target during special weapons and tactics (SWAT) training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. SWAT team members are required to be proficient marksmen to prevent mistakes in chaotic situations, such as an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 354th Security Forces Squadron fires his weapon at a target during special weapons and tactics training June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Defenders trained with handguns and rifles to familiarize themselves with different types of weapon platforms to become more adaptable in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team

Published June 28, 2021
By Senior Airman Beaux Hebert
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) participate in a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) physical training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Emergency Services Team instructors from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, visited the squadron to train SWAT teams to boost the unit’s readiness and emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)