20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

U.S Air Force Airman Zachary Russell, 20th Security Forces Squadron washes his face after being pepper sprayed at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. After being pepper sprayed, Airmen were given dish soap and baby shampoo to help get the spray out of their eyes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Colin Patterson, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, washes his face after pepper spray training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. Pepper spray, also known as oleoresin capsicum, is made from the same naturally-occurring chemical that makes chili peppers hot, but at concentrations much higher and is used as a deterrent against perpetrators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustyn Park, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, counts to 10 after being pepper sprayed at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. Pepper spray is an inflammatory agent that can cause closing of the eyes, difficulty breathing, a runny nose, and coughing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah McCoy, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, attempts to find the next section of the pepper spray training course at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. The pepper spray training tests the Airmen to see how they would react in the event they get pepper sprayed while performing entry control duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Beaugrand, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, knees a strike pad after being pepper sprayed at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. The pepper spray training tests the Airmen to see how they would react in the event they get pepper sprayed while performing entry control duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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A U.S Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron performs jumping jacks before being pepper sprayed at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. The active ingredient in pepper spray is capsaicin, which is a chemical derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, including chilies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

U.S Air Force Airman Zachary Russell, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, handcuffs another Airman after being pepper sprayed at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. After Airmen were pepper sprayed they had to perform various exercises such as striking, kneeing, and using a baton to strike a mat, and had to challenge and handcuff a simulated perpetrator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

Pepper spray, also known as oleoresin capsicum, cans lay on the ground during pepper spray training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 29, 2016. The duration of pepper spray effects depend on the strength of the spray, but on average it could last 45 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom)

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20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

Published March 3, 2016
By Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

20th SFS Airmen feel the burn

20th SFS Airmen feel the burn