The 100th SFS runs an ACE field training exercise

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A 100th Security Forces Squadron defender shoots blank rounds during a mock raid in a field training exercise (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. The FTX required defenders to stay alert day and night for threats from opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rayon McDonald, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, stays on alert by a Humvee during a field exercise training (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. The FTX required defenders to stay alert day and night for threats from opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gerardo Hernandez, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, performs a sweep on a neutralized opposing force member at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. Defenders conduct sweeps in the “kill zone” to check the dead or injured enemies as well as obtain any weapons and intel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gerardo Hernandez, left, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, performs a pat down on a neutralized opposing force member while Senior Airman Nicholas Caplin, 100th SFS defender, scans the area for threats during a field training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. Defenders conduct sweeps in the “kill zone” to check the dead or injured enemies as well as obtain any weapons and intel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lennie Henson, left, guides Master Sgt. Gerardo Hernandez, right, as he performs Tactical Combat Casualty Care on Tech. Sgt. Rayon McDonald, all 100th Security Forces Squadron defenders, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. Hernandez performed TCCC procedure on McDonald after he received a simulated gunshot wound to the chest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rayon McDonald, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, scans an area with an M249 light machine gun during a field training exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. Defenders were required to stay alert day and night for threats from opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Javin Anderson, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, fires blank rounds atop of a Humvee during a mock raid in a field exercise training (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. Defenders went through two weeks of training prior to the 48-hour FTX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kymani Stewart, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, scans the area through the sight of an M4A1 carbine during a field training exercise (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. Defenders went through two weeks of training prior to the 48-hour FTX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gerardo Hernandez, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, questions an opposing force member at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 28, 2024. Defenders must go through cross-cultural communication procedures with potential enemies to ensure the safety and protection of both people and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Javin Anderson, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, scans the area for opposing forces atop of the Humvee during a field training exercise (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 28, 2024. The 100th SFS defenders went through two weeks of training prior to the FTX to ensure readiness for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gerardo Hernandez, left, and Tech. Sgt. Rayon McDonald, both 100th Security Forces Squadron defenders, look out over the area they are guarding during a field training exercise (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 28, 2024. The RAF Mildenhall 100th SFS began doing Agile Combat Employment FTXs in January to keep defenders up to standards on ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Caplin, 100th Security Forces Squadron defender, scans an area with an M249 light machine gun during a field training exercise (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 28, 2024. The RAF Mildenhall 100th SFS began doing Agile Combat Employment FTXs in January to keep defenders up to standards on ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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The 100th Security Forces Squadron defenders perform a mock raid in a field training exercise (FTX) at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 29, 2024. The FTX required defenders to stay alert day and night for threats from opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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