McConnell Security Forces Airmen contribute to expeditionary award Published Feb. 13, 2014 By Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish 931st Air Refueling Group Public Affairs MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airmen from the 931st Security Forces Squadron recently discovered they were part of the 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's success during a recent deployment to the Transit Center at Manas. The organization was recently named Air Force Central Command's Outstanding Expeditionary Medium Security Forces Unit for 2013. Sixteen 931st SFS Airmen were deployed to the 376th ESFS to provide security of personnel, equipment and property from September 2013 to January 2014. According to Maj. Toby Kennedy, 931st SFS commander, the award is a testament to the Airmen's professionalism and commitment to mission accomplishment. "I am exceptionally proud of my defenders. We sent a young crew with a few seasoned leaders and they performed impeccably," Kennedy said. "For our newly formed squadron, and many of these defenders, this was our first deployment. Our Airmen represented the 931st SFS, the 931st Air Refueling Group, and the Air Force Reserve exceptionally well. We are happy they went and served well and now we are happy they are home safe." According to Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st ARG commander, the unit's success during their deployment demonstrates the quality of leadership at all levels in the unit. "There is no better feeling for a commander than to receive positive feedback about your people from a commander down range," said Larson. "The 931st SFS is relatively but they have set an example and laid a foundation for others to follow. It's a testament to the quality of the leadership of our seasoned Airmen who guided a relatively young and untested team down range and prepared them for future deployments." USAF. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res USAF. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)