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Defending the base: Security forces Airmen participate in heavy weapons training

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
September 26, 2025
U.S. Air Force security forces Airmen aim AT4 rocket launcher simulators during a heavy weapons training at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. The Airmen used various weapons during the training to help the students prepare for different situations they may face on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Airman Frank Asibey-Anokye, assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, listens to a cadre’s instructions during a heavy weapons training at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. Security forces Airmen are the first line of defense for an installation and this training allows them to familiarize themselves with different weapons and practice their firing proficiency to stay mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
A U.S. Air Force security forces Airman shoots an M249 machine gun during a heavy weapons training at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. The Airmen fired the machine guns from the ground using a tripod and while mounted on a vehicle to practice different positions better preparing them for different scenarios they may face on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
A U.S. Air Force cadre instructs students during a heavy weapons training at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. Security forces Airmen are the first line of defense for an installation and this training allows them to familiarize themselves with different weapons and practice their firing proficiency to stay mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
A U.S. Air Force Airman aims an AT4 rocket launcher during a heavy weapons training at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. The Airmen used different weapons during the training to include: AT4 rocket launcher simulators, M240B machine guns, M249 machine guns and M320 grenade launchers. Security forces Airmen play a critical role in base protection and the training allows students to become familiar with multiple weapons preparing them for different situations they may face on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)
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