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501st Combat Support Wing

Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates how to use a baton during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Noel Rillona, 423d Security Forces Squadron flight trainer, provides instruction during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron prepares to demonstrate a baton strike during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron, right, demonstrates a baton strike during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron prepares to demonstrate a baton strike during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates a baton strike during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates a baton strike during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates a baton block during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates a baton strike during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates a baton strike during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron, right, demonstrates a baton block during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andres Carbrera, 423d Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, provides instruction on proper Taser handling procedures during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

Airmen from the 423d Security Forces Squadron take a written test during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates firing a Taser during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron arms a Taser during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron displays Taser prongs during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andres Carbrera, 423d Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, right, provides instruction on proper Taser handling techniques during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andres Carbrera, 423d Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, demonstrates proper Taser firing techniques during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron arms a Taser during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

An Airman from the 423d Security Forces Squadron demonstrates a Taser cartridge during a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Pathfinder Defenders sharpen combative skills

Published Feb. 16, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

RAF ALCONBURY, England --

Airmen from the 423d Security Forces Squadron completed a a non-lethal combatives qualification course at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 7, 2023. The course provided Defenders with the skills and knowledge to properly detain a suspect using non-lethal combative methods.