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October 18, 2013
Volume 37, number 41
Cadres train real-world tactics Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Creek Defender cadre from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, operating out of Baumholder, began to ready 98 security forces members at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s only Ground Combat Readiness Training Center, before deploying throughout the world. Cadres are tasked with ensuring all security forces members are capable of performing 24 core security forces tasks, ranging from nighttime operations, fire control measures and urban operations. Creek Defender readies 900 to 1,200 deployers of all ranks every year. “This is the only location suitable for such an in-depth and realistic level of training,” said Senior Master Sgt. Brian Johnson, 435th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent. “We train up See DEFENDER, Page 2
Airman 1st Class David Vasquez, 355th Security Forces Squadron Creek Defender course trainee, fires a slap flare during a night combat tactics class Tuesday in Baumholder. Vasquez was part of a 98-student class that underwent training to prepare them for deployed conditions around the world.
Security Forces Airmen take part in F.A.S.T training Photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg Senior Airman Blake A. Sabolo, 86th Security Forces Squadron member, counts in cadence while performing flutter kicks during a fly-away security team course Oct. 9 on Pulaski Barracks. The five-day training course provides security forces Airmen with the opportunity to learn about individual protection measures and airfield surveying. Trainees also practice mission preparation, where they go through all the steps of setting up a mission prior to execution.
Fire dog sparks interest in fire prevention, Page 12
SPORTS
Firewood, wood stove safety: Only use seasoned hardwood, never burn trash, and keep sparks and embers inside the fireplace by using a fire screen of heat-tempered glass or sturdy metal.
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October carnival starts today, Page 30
Karate students hold no punches, Page 31