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AOC’s 2024 Outstanding Unit Award

The 53rd Test Support Squadron falls under the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The 53rd TSS plays a key role in supporting test programs across the Department of Defense by developing realistic targets that simulate adversary forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)
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Tech. Sgt. Kristian Penafiel, left, 53rd Combat Airfield Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of contingency airfield training, and Capt. Aryk Bingham-Hill, 330th Combat Training Squadron air battle manager, stand for a photo after graduating the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, led by the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, in November 2024. The course prepared Penafiel and Bingham-Hill to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force with mission planning, briefing and debriefing, threat systems, and unit weapons system employment, strengthening Air Force and Marine Corps command, control and communications interoperability. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristian Penafiel, center, 53rd Combat Airfield Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of contingency airfield training, takes part in the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, led by the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, in November 2024. Penafiel was the first Air Force air traffic controller to attend WTI, and now works in the 53rd CAOS Plans and Programs Section where he can apply lessons learned directly into the training and exercises of his unit. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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AOC’s 2024 Outstanding Unit Award

A BQM-167 equipped with wingtip electronic warfare payloads prepares for launch over the Gulf of Mexico at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. This subscale target is used for live weapon system evaluations and testing. The 53rd Test Support Squadron plays a key role in supporting test programs across the Department of Defense by developing realistic targets that simulate adversary forces. (Courtesy photo)
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AOC’s 2024 Outstanding Unit Award

A U.S. Air Force QF-16 assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida carrying two electronic warfare jamming pods prepares to be refueled over the Gulf of Mexico during a target support mission to F-35 operational flight testing. The QF-16 is a Full-Scale Aerial Target that has been modified to be flown with a pilot in the cockpit for test or training and without a pilot as a target for live missile testing. The 53rd Test Support Squadron plays a key role in supporting test programs across the Department of Defense by developing realistic targets that simulate adversary forces. (Courtesy photo)
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AOC’s 2024 Outstanding Unit Award

From the left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ruskin Herrera, 53rd Test Support Squadron commander; 2nd Lt. Sean Larkin, 53rd TSS electronic warfare engineer; Andrew Kay, 53rd TSS technical advisor; and Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Wuntke, 53rd TSS senior enlisted leader, stand for a photo after the Association of Old Crows awards ceremony at National Harbor, Maryland, December 13, 2024. The 53rd TSS won the AOC’s 2024 Outstanding Unit Award based on their significant contributions to electronic warfare. (Courtesy photo)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 4th Security Forces Squadron complete range card and sector sketch training during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2024. During the training, Airmen teamed up to create sector sketches detailing distances between their defensive fighting position and various objects in order to identify their weapon systems’ maximum effective range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Airman Jordan Litz, 4th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, peers downrange at objects to help fill out range cards during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2024. SFS members use range cards and sector sketches to assist in the recording of firing data and directing fire control measures. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Fuller, 4th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, helps fill out range cards during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2024. During the training, Airmen teamed up to create sector sketches detailing distances between their defensive fighting position and various objects in order to identify their weapon systems’ maximum effective range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Allison Runyan, front, and Airman 1st Class Madison Dillenburg, 4th Security Forces Squadron members, clear a building during an annual close quarter battle (CQB) training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. This CQB training is designed to refresh and familiarize security forces members on how to enter and maneuver tactically inside of a structure and handle threats at a closer range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

From left to right, Airman Matthew Shelton, Senior Airman Joshua Remick, and Airman 1st Class Justin Franceschini, 4th Security Forces Squadron security response team members, peer downrange at objects and fill out range cards during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. SFS members use range cards and sector sketches to assist in the recording of firing data and directing fire control measures. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

From left to right, Airman Matthew Shelton, Senior Airman Joshua Remick, and Airman 1st Class Justin Franceschini, 4th Security Forces Squadron security response team members, peer downrange at objects and fill out range cards during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. SFS members use range cards and sector sketches to assist in the recording of firing data and directing fire control measures. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keith Crum, foreground, and Airman 1st Class Quincy Boateng, assigned to the 4th Security Forces Squadron, peer downrange at objects and fill out range cards during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. SFS members use range cards and sector sketches to assist in the recording of firing data and directing fire control measures. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keith Crum, Airman 1st Class Quincy Boateng, and Staff Sgt. Tyricho Wheeler, all assigned to the 4th Security Forces Squadron, peer downrange at objects and fill out range cards during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. During the training, Airmen teamed up to create sector sketches detailing distances between their defensive fighting position and various objects in order to identify their weapon systems’ maximum effective range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 4th Security Forces Squadron clear a building during an annual close quarter battle (CQB) training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. The 4th SFS practiced tactics focused on surprise, speed and controlled violent action to ensure their members are prepared to maneuver tactically in a structure if needed in a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Larson, right, 4th Security Forces Squadron instructor and evaluator, watches Senior Airman Joshua Remick, 4th SFS security response team member, demonstrate clearing procedures during an annual close quarter battle (CQB) training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. This CQB training is designed to refresh and familiarize security forces members on how to enter and maneuver tactically inside of a structure and handle threats at a closer range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Remick, front, 4th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, and Airman 1st Class Quincy Boateng, 4th SFS assistant entry controller, start to clear a building during an annual close quarter battle (CQB) training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. The 4th SFS practiced tactics focused on surprise, speed and controlled violent action to ensure their members are prepared to maneuver tactically in a structure if needed in a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 4th Security Forces Squadron participate in an annual close quarter battle (CQB) training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. This CQB training is designed to refresh and familiarize security forces members on how to enter and maneuver tactically inside of a structure and handle threats at a closer range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Larson, 4th Security Forces Squadron instructor and evaluator, familiarizes Airmen on close quarter battle (CQB) procedures and techniques during an annual training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. This CQB training is designed to refresh and familiarize security forces members on how to enter and maneuver tactically inside of a structure and handle threats at a closer range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Christopher Hubenthal)
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Security forces refine battle skills during annual training

U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew Shelton, left, and Airman 1st Class Justin Franceschini, 4th Security Forces security response team members, clear a room during an annual close quarter battle (CQB) training event at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. The 4th SFS practiced tactics focused on surprise, speed and controlled violent action to ensure their members are prepared to maneuver tactically in a structure if needed in a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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