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Staff Sgt. William Messer, 919th Security Forces Squadron, leads his fire team into a building during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Staff Sgt. William Messer, 919th Security Forces Squadron, leads his fire team into a building during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

(Top to bottom) Staff Sgt. William Messer and Tech. Sgt. John Glenister, 919th Security Forces Squadron, advance up a staircase during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

(Top to bottom) Staff Sgt. William Messer and Tech. Sgt. John Glenister, 919th Security Forces Squadron, advance up a staircase during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Blank rounds are loaded into a magazine prior to room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  The SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Blank rounds are loaded into a magazine prior to room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. The SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Master Sgt. William Stapp, 919th Security Forces Squadron, leads his team into the room during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Master Sgt. William Stapp, 919th Security Forces Squadron, leads his team into the room during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. Candice Wahowski, 919th Security Forces Squadron, holds her weapon in line with other Security Forces Airmen prior to room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. Candice Wahowski, 919th Security Forces Squadron, holds her weapon in line with other Security Forces Airmen prior to room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. John McDowell, 919th Security Forces Squadron, gives the clearance for his fire team to exit the room during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. John McDowell, 919th Security Forces Squadron, gives the clearance for his fire team to exit the room during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

A Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element member with 919th Security Forces Squadron waits to begin training on a hot Aug. 7 morning.  SFS Reservists from Duke Field participated in refresher training on IEDs, weapons, room clearing and neutralizing threats during the August UTA.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

A Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element member with 919th Security Forces Squadron waits to begin training on a hot Aug. 7 morning. SFS Reservists from Duke Field participated in refresher training on IEDs, weapons, room clearing and neutralizing threats during the August UTA. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Master Sgt. William Stapp and Tech. Sgt. Candice Wahowski, 919th Security Forces Squadron, guard the door during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Master Sgt. William Stapp and Tech. Sgt. Candice Wahowski, 919th Security Forces Squadron, guard the door during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. Barry Bailey, 919th Security Forces Squadron, follows the fire team lead into a building during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. Barry Bailey, 919th Security Forces Squadron, follows the fire team lead into a building during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Staff Sgt. William Messer, 919th Security Forces Squadron, moves into position to open the door for his fire team during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Staff Sgt. William Messer, 919th Security Forces Squadron, moves into position to open the door for his fire team during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Senior Airman Gabriel Ortiz, 919th Security Forces Squadron, is the second man in during room clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Senior Airman Gabriel Ortiz, 919th Security Forces Squadron, is the second man in during room clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Senior Master Sgt. Ronald McCulley, 919th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates the proper technique while others watch during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Senior Master Sgt. Ronald McCulley, 919th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates the proper technique while others watch during room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. John McDowell, 919th Security Forces Squadron, walks toward the next training stop, Improvised Explosive Device identification, on a hot Aug. 4 morning.  SFS Reservists from Duke Field participating in refresher training on IEDs, weapons, room clearing and neutralizing threats during the August UTA.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Tech. Sgt. John McDowell, 919th Security Forces Squadron, walks toward the next training stop, Improvised Explosive Device identification, on a hot Aug. 4 morning. SFS Reservists from Duke Field participating in refresher training on IEDs, weapons, room clearing and neutralizing threats during the August UTA. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Tech. Sgt. Stephan Tterlikkas and other 919th Security Forces Squadron Airmen practice proper weapon procedures prior to room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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Tech. Sgt. Stephan Tterlikkas and other 919th Security Forces Squadron Airmen practice proper weapon procedures prior to room-clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

A 919th Security Forces Squadron fire team bursts through the door during room clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)
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A 919th Security Forces Squadron fire team bursts through the door during room clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Members of a fire team wait for clearance to proceed from Tech. Sgt. Candice Wahowski, 919th Security Forces Squadron, during room clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla.  SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7.  Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Members of a fire team wait for clearance to proceed from Tech. Sgt. Candice Wahowski, 919th Security Forces Squadron, during room clearing training at Eglin Air Force Base Fla. SFS teams practiced entry and clearing tactics and procedures with varying targets, objectives and ammunition Aug. 7. Blanks and simulated munitions were used to create a more realistic scenario for the Reservists from Duke Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)