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51st SFS named Outstanding Security Forces Unit

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  The 51st Security Forces Squadron was recently named the Pacific Air Forces' Outstanding Large Active Duty Security Forces Unit for 2007.

"I am very proud of my defenders," said Lt. Col. Gregory Reese, 51st SFS commander. "It is nice that the 800 defenders that came through Osan this past year are being recognized for their hard work."

During 2007, the squadron led the way for the DoD in base defense and antiterrorism, completing 5,000 hours of basic ground combat skills for 2,500 wing Airmen, In addition, they performed advanced base defense training for 800 SFS and Republic of Korea Army members. They also published the Air Force's first Installation, Arming and Response program.

"Our defenders do a very good job that is sometimes overshadowed by other bases," Colonel Reese said. "But what is never forgotten is that we deter North Korean every day. Many of the defenders who are supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom were train here at Osan, so it is satisfying to earn this recognition."