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  • Defenders train with new rifle optic

    Defenders assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron conducted live-fire training with the new TANGO6T low power variable optic on M4 carbine rifles, Sept. 29, 2023, at the GPS Defense Sniper School in Peoria, Arizona.

  • Airmen hone their skills at CATM

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Miki Mullen, 309th Fighter Squadron student pilot, fires at a target using an M9 service pistol during a qualification course, Oct. 27, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Student pilots are required to qualify with the M9 as part of their graduation requirements. (U.S. Air

  • 56th SFS trains on new weapons systems

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daisy Valencia, 56th Security Forces Squadron defender, fires an M4A1 rifle during a weapons qualification course at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility Aug. 3, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. CATM instructors led a class for 56th SFS members to

  • CATM trains combat ready Airmen amid COVID-19

    Lt. Col. Deborah Davidson, 341st Medical Operations Squadron commander, prepares to fire an M9 pistol April 15, 2020, at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility on Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The course instructs Airmen on shooting procedures such as how to clear the weapon, assess a

  • National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

    On January 9th of each year, our nation’s citizens celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. To all of our 56th Security Forces Defenders, we thank you for your around the clock effort as we train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen.