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So close...yet so far

14 of the 27 Airman who volunteered, remain here, August 10. Day two and three of the QRT training, rigorous physical training continued as obstacles increased with difficulty testing [their] strength, hand-eye coordination and communications skills. SF Airmen were taught how to breech/clear buildings and received certification in the use of simulated ground burst projectiles. Day four SF Airmen performe active shooter on a bus scenarios. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force Photo by/Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

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