HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Men and women in the 419th Security Forces Squadron encountered enemy combatants during an exercise here today.
"We simulated an overseas environment where we encountered adversaries," said Tech. Sgt. Steven Kooyman, 419th SFS. "We focused on swiftly and safely processing an enemy prisoner of war."
About 20 Airmen from the SFS participated in the exercise, which occurs annually. Members learn the proper procedure for taking on one or more EPWs, as well as how to patrol or go through an entry control point with an EPW.
"It's our duty to hone our expeditionary skills so we're ready when called upon in a deployed environment," Kooyman said.
Staying trained and ready to deploy is the primary mission of the Air Force Reserve. There are currently 4,800 reservists on active duty around the globe.
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