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                <div class="image-caption">Staff Sgt. Justin Aaron, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, provides armed guard surveillance during an F-16 Fighting Falcon launch during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. Airmen from the 35th and 80th FGS exercised general arming procedures to provide security over vital infrastructure and equipment while preparing F-16s for routine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Staff Sgt. Chris Limina, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics technician, guards an F-16 Fighting Falcon through ongoing maintenance repairs during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. 8th Fighter Wing Airmen remain agile and armed as a combat-credible force. Exercising procedures like general arming confirms the Pack’s ability to rapidly enter a contingent environment in defense of the ROK if called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Senior Airman Joshua Welch, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. 35th and 80th Fighter Generation Squadron maintainers responded to exercise scenarios, requiring them to defend their facilities and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Senior Airman Elvis Atieno, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. Aimed at developing a more mission-ready force, Beverly Sentinel 24-1 training was designed to diversify Airmen’s skill sets and knowledge of security and threat response all while accomplishing standard duty specialty requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Staff Sgt Taysia-Lynn Genobaga-Arneho, center, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, briefs 80th FGS Airmen in anticipation of simulated ground attacks as part of Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 25, 2024. General arming procedures during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 tested Airmen’s ability to defend their position and assets while completing their daily mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">An Airman from the 80th Fighter Generation Squadron guards an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 25, 2024. Airmen from the 35th and 80th FGS exercised general arming procedures to provide security over vital infrastructure and equipment while preparing F-16s for routine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Maj. Keith Deering, center right, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron commander, instructs 80th FGS Airmen of the importance of defending base assets during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. Aimed at developing a more mission-ready force, Beverly Sentinel 24-1 training was designed to diversify Airmen’s skill sets and knowledge of security and threat response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Airman 1st Class Gia-Bao Do, left, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant crew chief, salutes Lt. Col. Brandon July, 80th Fighter Squadron commander, before a training sortie as part of Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. General arming procedures during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 tested Airmen’s ability to defend their position and assets while completing their daily mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Lt. Col. Brandon July, 80th Fighter Squadron commander, reviews aircraft certifications before flying a training sortie as part of Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. 8th Fighter Wing Airmen remain agile and armed as a combat-credible force. Exercising procedures like general arming confirms the Pack’s ability to, if called upon, rapidly enter a contingent environment in defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Staff Sgt. Taysia-Lynn Genobaga-Arneho, center, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts a challenging procedures training for the 80th FGS Airmen as part Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 25, 2024. 35th and 80th FGS maintainers responded to exercise scenarios requiring them to defend their facilities and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Staff Sgt. Justin Aaron, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts armed guard surveillance during an F-16 Fighting Falcon launch during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. 8th Fighter Wing Airmen remain agile and armed as a combat-credible force. Exercising procedures like general arming confirms the Pack’s ability to, if called upon, rapidly enter a contingent environment in defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Airman 1st Class Gia-Bao Do, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant crew chief, conducts preflight procedures before launching an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024.  35th and 80th Fighter Generation Squadron maintainers responded to exercise scenarios, requiring them to defend their facilities and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Airman 1st Class Juan Mendoza, right, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, salutes Maj. Rex Anderson, 8th Fighter Wing weapons officer, during an F-16 Fighting Falcon launch as part of Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. 8th FW Airmen remain agile and armed as a combat-credible force. Exercising procedures like general arming confirms the Pack’s ability to, if called upon, rapidly enter a contingent environment in defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Staff Sgt. Justin Aaron, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts armed guard surveillance during an F-16 Fighting Falcon launch during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. 8th Fighter Wing Airmen remain agile and armed as a combat-credible force. Exercising procedures like general arming confirms the Pack’s ability to, if called upon, rapidly enter a contingent environment in defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">Staff Sgt. Juan Monroy, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2024. General arming procedures during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 tested Airmen’s ability to defend their position and assets while completing their daily mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">From left Staff Sgt. Quin Ball, 8th Maintenance Group standardized lead dedicated crew chief, Staff Sgt. Evan Fye, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron unit deployment manager and Senior Airman Metcalfe, 80th FGS electrical and environmental technician, conduct armed guard surveillance on the flight line during Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 25, 2024. Aimed at developing a more mission-ready force, Beverly Sentinel 24-1 training was designed to diversify Airmen’s skill sets and knowledge of security and threat response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)</div>
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    <div><b>By Senior Airman Karla Parra, </b> <span class="date">/ Published April 2, 2024</span></div>
    <span class="dateline-text">KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea, </span>
    <p><span style="font-size:larger;">Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Group further diversified their knowledge and skill set of security and threat response during a week-long exercise, Beverly Sentinel 24-1, Mar. 25-29.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">As the primary line of effort, 8th Fighter Wing Airmen aimed to strengthen a more mission-ready combat force and 8th MXG Airmen were no exception as they simultaneously provided armed guard surveillance over vital infrastructure and equipment while generating airpower in contingency periods.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">“We simply cannot accomplish the Wolf Pack mission without protecting our assets,” said Master Sgt. Sean McKinney, 80th FGS production superintendent. “Our Airmen need to adapt and exercise different processes on how to protect our assets and equipment.”</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">Airmen from the 8th MXG began the week with refresher training honing their general arming procedures and receiving constructive feedback after every scenario from proficient security forces Airmen.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">Patroling crews consisting of different maintenance squadrons provided armed guard surveillance across the flight line including F-16 Fighting Falcon launches.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:larger;">“By being trained in multi-faceted techniques on how to safeguard our aircraft, we ensure that we are fully prepared for the future fight and to take the fight north,” said McKinney.</span></p>
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