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14th Security Forces Squadron defends aircraft, families

Senior Airman Kyle Jacob, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Handler, guides MWD Rex through the demo course May 5, 2016, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Although defenders do not participate in law enforcement outside the gate, they do interact with the local community by providing the local police force with their MWD and handlers as the mission allows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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14th Security Forces Squadron defends aircraft, families

Staff Sgt. Jimmy Juarez and Senior Airman Kyle Jacob, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Handlers, train MWD Rex on taking down personnel running from security forces May 5 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Their motto is, “We defend … day and night.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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POW/MIA

Airman 1st Class Bernard Davis, 14th Security Forces Squadron and Columbus Air Force Base Honor Guardsman, renders a salute to those missing in action and prisoners of war at the 48th Squadron’s reunion Oct. 29, 2016, at the Columbus Club on Columbus AFB, Mississippi. Members of the 48th, both present and past, gathered to celebrate their heritage and to meet with one another.

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Safety brief teaches not to text, drive

Master Sgt. Jean-Phillipe Guindon, 14th Communications Squadron Operations Flight Superintendent, volunteers to play a texting and driving game during a safety brief to demonstrate the dangers it can evoke May 26 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The brief was one of three held on base to remind Team BLAZE members to be safe before the Memorial Day holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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Police Week ends with retreat, parade

14th Security Forces Squadron defenders stand in formation for a retreat ceremony in observance of the end of Police Week May 20 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The next morning the squadron concluded the event with a parade through housing on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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Columbus Air Force Base observes National Police Week

Lisa Pender and Staff Sgt. Karl Stefanowicz, both from the 14th Security Forces Squadron, participate in a 24-Hour Fallen Defender March May 16 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to kick-off Police Week 2016. During National Police Week, security forces defenders and local law enforcement officers demonstrated their capabilities and daily responsibilities to the base and the public as well as honored fallen defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Elizabeth Owens)

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Columbus Air Force Base observes National Police Week

Military Working Dog Ooleg takes a bite out of Senior Airman Kyle Jacob, 14th Security Forces Squadron, while Staff Sgt. Jimmy Juarez, 14th Security Forces Squadron, issues commands during a MWD demonstration May 17 for the 2016 Police Week Demonstration Day event held on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Although Police Week is essentially to honor law enforcement officers, it is also made to be fun and entertaining while also educational for those attending. Attendees had not only the opportunity to see the military dogs in action, but the chance to learn about the care they receive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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Columbus Air Force Base observes National Police Week

Senior Airman Evan Narred, 14th Security Forces Squadron, places a beret on a memorial during the Fallen Defenders Presentation May 18 in the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Attendees learned about the sacrifices made by security forces Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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Base, local emergency services receive active shooter training

Special Agent Chris Cheatham, FBI, speaks to attendees of the Active Shooter Executive Law Enforcement Conference March 24 at the Columbus Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The two-day class taught both military and local law enforcement and emergency responder executives the best practices and aspects of an active shooter and mass shooting situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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MWD

Senior Airman Valentino Blank, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and MWD Dito run a training course set up by the Federal Bureau of Investigations to practice explosives detection Feb. 16 at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. The training was held to improve the canines’ detection of improvised explosive and commercial explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Lauren Woods)

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MWD

Staff Sgt. Karl Stefanowicz, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and MWD Nnora hunt for improvised explosive training devices around Wade Stadium Feb. 16 at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. Working dogs are able to detect the scent of explosives, allowing large venues to be swept in a rapid fashion. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Lauren Woods)

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MWD

Mississippi State University Police Department K-9 Migel mugs for the camera at his handler’s command at the FBI explosives detection training session Feb. 16 at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. Participants at the joint explosives detection training session included teams from across Mississippi and Columbus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Englar)

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MWDs: Enhancing law enforcement for centuries

Senior Airman Michael Hitchens, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and MWD Ooleg maintain control of a suspect during a training exercise with High Drive K-9 Nov. 10 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. MWDs are deployed around the world to accomplish the Air Force mission by serving in a variety of roles such as tracking, search and rescue, and detection. (Courtesy photo)

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MWDs: Enhancing law enforcement for centuries

Senior Airman Michael Hitchens, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and MWD Ooleg challenge Staff Sgt. Karl Stefanowicz, 14th SFS Kennel Master, simulating as a suspect while Scott Clark, High Drive K-9 owner, records the situation during a training event Nov. 10 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The training demonstration highlighted the MWD team's members, handlers and dogs alike, in scenarios where the team would have to deploy their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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MWDs: Enhancing law enforcement for centuries

Military Working Dog Nnora attacks Scott Clark, High Drive K-9 owner, while wearing an aggression muzzle for training purposes Nov. 10 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. High Drive K-9 creates reality based K-9 training to enhance the MWD capabilities and keep them ready for an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Doublin)

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MWDs: Enhancing law enforcement for centuries

Military Working Dog Nnora from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, sits in the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nnora and her handler were tasked to provide canine security for the 2015 World Meeting of Families where Pope Francis was set to visit from Sept. 22 – 28. While in the city, Nnora took to some local attractions to include a private tour of the field while it was closed. (Courtesy photo)

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14th MSG spooks Team BLAZE with Haunted Halls

Sparky the fire dog helps guide kids through a scary place during the 14th Mission Support Group Haunted Halls Oct. 28 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Several squadrons participated in the event, giving children a treat for the “tricks” they played. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

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AETC SF chief tours Columbus AFB defender facilities

Airman 1st Class Lavar Gerard, 14th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Instructor, explains the CATM operational maintenance procedures for the M4 to Col. Brian Barthel, Chief of Security Forces for Air Education and Training Command, during his visit to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. While on base, Barthel also toured several other 14th SFS organizations such as the Military Working Dog Kennels, Mobility Warehouse, Investigations, Visitor Center and the East and South Gates. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Elizabeth Owens)

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Team BLAZE members compete in intramural volleyball

The 37th Flying Training Squadron competes against the 14th Medical Group and Security Forces Squadron in a game of intramural volleyball Sept. 9 at the fitness center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Volleyball is just one of the intramural sporting activities the fitness center offers to Team BLAZE members.

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Columbus AFB says goodbye to Army MWD veterinarian

Staff Sgt. Matthew Price, 14th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Handler, holds and comforts Dito while U.S. Army Capt. Teri Vaughn, formerly the Redstone Arsenal Veterinary Services Officer in Charge, checks vitals July 10 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Vaughn took responsibility for the medical deployment readiness of Columbus AFB’s six Military Working Dogs in January 2014, and was reassigned to a location in Italy in July 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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