Spangdahlem Air Base

For interested Media members, please navigate to the 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Media page.

52nd SFS receives combatives training

Spangdahlem Airmen from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron warm up with a run during Security Forces combatives training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2017. The training is conducted Air Force wide and meant to keep Security Forces members current with hand-to-hand combat techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
52nd SFS receives combatives training

Senior Airman Alex Solis, 52nd Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller, instructs Airman 1st Class Jacob Rattin, right, and Airman Preston McCulley, left, 52nd SFS members, during Security Forces combatives training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2017. Approximately 50 maneuvers are taught to Security Forces members including moves such as a straight arm bar, an arm trap and roll, a Kimura and the Americana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
52nd SFS receives combatives training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kourtlyn Stafford, center, 52nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, performs side-straddle hops during Security Forces combatives training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2017. Stafford led members of the training in a 15-minute warm up before beginning the instruction of approximately 50 combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
52nd SFS receives combatives training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kourtlyn Stafford, center, 52nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, teaches a combat maneuver during Security Forces combatives training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2017. The training has been around for approximately seven years and is required to be conducted at least once a year to all Security Forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
52nd SFS receives combatives training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kourtlyn Stafford, left, 52nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, watches Airman Preston McCulley, top right, 52nd SFS member, perform a maneuver on Airman 1st Class Jacob Rattin, bottom right, 52nd SFS member, during Security Forces combatives training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2017. McCulley's maneuver includes subduing an individual, checking his surroundings for approaching threats and performing a 45 degree angle breakaway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
52nd SFS receives combatives training

Airman Preston McCulley, 52nd Security Forces Squadron member, practices a combative stance during Security Forces combatives training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2017. The combative training is conducted at least once a year to keep Security Forces members trained on the latest tactics in hand-to-hand combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

52nd SFS receives combatives training

Published Oct. 31, 2017
By Senior Airman Preston Cherry
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Spangdahlem Airmen from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron warm up with a run during Security Forces combatives training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24, 2017. The training is conducted Air Force wide and meant to keep Security Forces members current with hand-to-hand combat techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)