Master Sgt. Darly Lewis and Chief Master Sgt. Bill Koch, both from the 186th Security Forces Squadron, return fire during anti-hijacking training at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., during Exercise Southern Strike 16 Nov. 5, 2015. During this training, Security Forces members from the 186th Security Forces Squadron secured the outside of the aircraft, then made entry through the rear. During the exercise, the airmen involved exchanged fire with opposition forces (portrayed by Customs and Border Patrol agents from the Mississippi Gulf Coast area) before rescuing several ho
Master Sgt. Darly Lewis and Chief Master Sgt. Bill Koch, both from the 186th Security Forces Squadron, return fire during anti-hijacking training at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., during Exercise Southern Strike 16 Nov. 5, 2015. During this training, Security Forces members from the 186th Security Forces Squadron secured the outside of the aircraft, then made entry through the rear. During the exercise, the airmen involved exchanged fire with opposition forces (portrayed by Customs and Border Patrol agents from the Mississippi Gulf Coast area) before rescuing several hostages inside. They were assisted by JTAC from the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron from Meridian, Miss. Exercise Southern Strike 16 emphasizes air-to-air, air-to-ground, and special operations forces training opportunities. (New York Air National Guard / Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy / released)
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