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51st SFS prepares to defend base

Security forces members from the 51st Fighter Wing lay out concertina wire around a strategic point on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2015, during Vigilant Ace 16. The razor laden wire is used during exercises to help cordon off areas from foot and light vehicle traffic. More than 16,000 U.S. personnel will participate in Vigilant Ace 16, an exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Republic of Korea forces and increase the combat effectiveness of both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Security forces members from the 51st Fighter Wing lay out concertina wire around a strategic point on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2015, during Vigilant Ace 16. The razor laden wire is used during exercises to help cordon off areas from foot and light vehicle traffic. More than 16,000 U.S. personnel will participate in Vigilant Ace 16, an exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Republic of Korea forces and increase the combat effectiveness of both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron put away excess concertina wire as a team during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2015. Security forces members are in charge of protecting the base and its population in the event of an adversarial attack. More than 16,000 U.S. personnel will participate in Vigilant Ace 16, a large-scale training exercise that helps prepare the alliance to respond to any potential contingencies and to defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron put away excess concertina wire as a team during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2015. Security forces members are in charge of protecting the base and its population in the event of an adversarial attack. More than 16,000 U.S. personnel will participate in Vigilant Ace 16, a large-scale training exercise that helps prepare the alliance to respond to any potential contingencies and to defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron discuss operational requirements during Exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2015. More than 16,000 U.S. personnel will participate in Vigilant Ace 16, an annual exercise that tests the linkage between operational-level planners and tactical units, including an increased ROK air force presence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)

Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron discuss operational requirements during Exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2015. More than 16,000 U.S. personnel will participate in Vigilant Ace 16, an annual exercise that tests the linkage between operational-level planners and tactical units, including an increased ROK air force presence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)