Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, recognizes Airman 1st Class Sabin Venable, a marine patrolman assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron during a tour at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 15, 2022. Martin rode with the patrolmen to better understand the roles and responsibilities involved with providing base security for a large coastal perimeter. The 6th SFS Marine Patrol unit is the only fully operational, 24/7 unit in the Air Force, and is responsible for protecting one of the largest coastal restricted areas in the Department of Defense.

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