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Fortress of defense: Fairchild's security forces armory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Seiler, 92nd Security Forces Squadron flight armorer, rack safes a fellow Airman’s M18 pistol in a clearing barrel at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 6, 2025. Rack-safing involves sending the slide forward to ensure it is safe to store in a weapons locker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fortress of defense: Fairchild's security forces armory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Seiler, 92nd Security Forces Squadron flight armorer, arms a fellow defender for duty at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 6, 2025. This process ensures every defender is mission-ready and prepared to protect personnel and resources on base at all-times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fortress of defense: Fairchild's security forces armory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Seiler, 92nd Security Forces Squadron flight armorer, inspects an Airman’s M68 close combat optic to ensure it works properly at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 6, 2025. The optic allows defenders to quickly acquire targets, so routine checks ensure it’s properly mounted and functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fortress of defense: Fairchild's security forces armory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Seiler, 92nd Security Forces Squadron flight armorer, inspects an M4 carbine at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 6, 2025. Seiler checks the weapon for cracks and buildup of residue to ensure it functions safely and reliably. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fortress of defense: Fairchild's security forces armory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Seiler, 92nd Security Forces Squadron flight armorer, gathers ammunition and firearms from a weapons rack to arm a fellow defender at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 6, 2025. Each weapon and round is issued with care to ensure defenders are fully equipped for their shift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fortress of defense: Fairchild's security forces armory

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Mcintyre, 92nd Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, arms up for his shift at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 6, 2025. Arming up marks the start of each defender’s shift, ensuring they are prepared to protect the installation and respond to any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fortress of defense: Fairchild's security forces armory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Seiler, 92nd Security Forces Squadron flight armorer, arms a fellow defender for duty at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 6, 2025. Arming up is part of the squadron’s daily routine to ensure defenders are prepared to respond to any security threat on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Army CH-47 Chinook transports Airmen to simulated forward deployed locations

U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force approach a CH-47 Chinook assigned to Bravo Company, 3-238th General Support Aviation Battalion at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 4, 2025. Through this joint exercise, Airmen learned critical mission integration skills through collaboration with other branches. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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Airmen stand watch at night during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joe Crimmins, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC technician, assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force, mans a defensive fighting position during night operations as part of Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 5, 2025. Base defenders monitored the perimeter for external breaches in order to ensure a secure mission staging area. Exercise Northern Strike focuses on expeditionary operations and is designed to test Airmen through strenuous, realistic, and dynamic scenarios based on global security challenges to develop lethal and mission ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Chen)
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C-130 and MQ-9 forward deploy to Battle Creek Air National Guard Base during Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 178th Attack Squadron receive an MQ-9 Reaper on the flight line during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2025. NS 25-2 provided an opportunity for the MQ-9 unit to work with joint force partners in a dynamic, multi-domain training environment. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)
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Airmen participate in simulated medical evacuation during Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, receive simulated patients aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2025. Airmen participated in a simulated medical evacuation on the UH-60 as part of their training during NS 25-2. Northern Strike is an exercise designed to test Airmen through strenuous, realistic and dynamic scenarios based on global security challenges and theoretical future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)
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C-130 and MQ-9 forward deploy to Battle Creek Air National Guard Base during Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force disembark a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, on the flight line during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2025. NS 25-2 tested multi-component and partner forces through a challenging, realistic and dynamic scenario based on global security challenges and theoretical future conflicts. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)
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C-130 and MQ-9 forward deploy to Battle Creek Air National Guard Base during Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force disembark a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 815th Airlift Squadron, on the flight line during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2025. NS 25-2 tested multi-component and partner forces through a challenging, realistic and dynamic scenario based on global security challenges and theoretical future conflicts. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)
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Airmen ensure mission readiness through interment training during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force, prepare a burial as part of a training during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2025. Airmen underwent specialized training to handle remains with dignity and precision, mastering recovery, identification, preparation and burial procedures per Air Force and Department of Defense standards. Northern Strike is an exercise designed to test Airmen through strenuous, realistic and dynamic scenarios based on global security challenges and theoretical future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)
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Airmen Demonstrate Combat Readiness at Northern Strike 25-2

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force, simulate responding to injuries due to a Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM) strike as part of Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 8, 2025. In the scenario, participants from various units worked together to respond to a simulated TBM strike, which tested their rapid decision-making and conduct tactical combat casualty care. Northern Strike is an exercise designed to test Airmen through strenuous, realistic and dynamic scenarios based on global security challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)
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22nd Combat Air Base Squadron conducts Advanced Ready Training a

Members of the 22nd Combat Air Base Squadron create range cards for defensive fighting positions during Advanced Ready Training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2025. This ART course mimics the Expeditionary Center’s ART-Core program to teach Airmen of varying Air Force Specialty Codes skills to increase their mission resilience and discipline in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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22nd Combat Air Base Squadron conducts Advanced Ready Training a

Members of the 22nd Combat Air Base Squadron learn about defensive fighting positions during Advanced Ready Training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2025. This ART course mimics the Expeditionary Center’s ART-Core program to teach Airmen of varying Air Force Specialty Codes skills to increase their mission resilience and discipline in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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22nd Combat Air Base Squadron conducts Advanced Ready Training a

Members of the 22nd Combat Air Base Squadron learn about defensive fighting positions during Advanced Ready Training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2025. This ART course mimics the Expeditionary Center’s ART-Core program to teach Airmen of varying Air Force Specialty Codes skills to increase their mission resilience and discipline in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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22nd Combat Air Base Squadron conducts Advanced Ready Training a

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angie Cox, 22nd Combat Air Base Squadron commander, speaks to defenders teaching Advanced Ready Training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 22, 2025. The 22nd CABS conducted an ART course that adopted the Expeditionary Center’s curriculum with Airmen of varying Air Force Specialty Codes to increase their mission resilience and discipline in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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22nd Combat Air Base Squadron conducts Advanced Ready Training a

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Vincent Gumafelix, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fuels systems maintenance specialist, participates in shoot, move, communicate drills during Advanced Ready Training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 23, 2025. This ART course mimics the Expeditionary Center’s ART-Core program to teach Airmen of varying Air Force Specialty Codes skills to increase their mission resilience and discipline in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Gomez)
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