Arming our defenders

Senior Airman Tim Lobuglio, 5th Security Forces Squadron staff armor, issues a weapon and ammo magazines to a security forces Airman at Minot Air Force Base’s armory, Jan. 13, 2014. Staff armors are responsible for weapons issue and return during every security forces shift change. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Apryl Hall)

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Arming our defenders

An Airman from the 5th Security Forces Squadron reaches for his ammo magazines at Minot Air Force Base’s armory window, Jan. 13, 2014. Security forces Airmen are issued the proper weapons for their shift at the armory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Apryl Hall)

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Arming our defenders

Senior Airman Angel Soto-Naranjo, 5th Security Forces staff armor, issues a security forces Airman a weapon at Minot Air Force Base’s armory, Jan. 13, 2014. Staff armors issue weapons to security forces members prior to each shift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Apryl Hall)

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Arming our defenders

Airman 1st Class Joseph Morrissette, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, gears up at the Minot Air Force Base armory, Jan. 13, 2014. Security forces members report to the armory before each shift to acquire the proper equipment and weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Apryl Hall)

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Arming our defenders

Published Jan. 17, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Apryl Hall
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron are issued equipment and weapons at the Minot Air Force Base armory, Jan. 13, 2014. Security forces members go to the armory prior to each shift in order to acquire their proper equipment. Staff armors are responsible for keeping track of the equipment during all shift changes throughout the day. (U.S Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Apryl Hall)