Let's get ready to rumble!

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Tech. Sgt. Bradley Tarbox, an instructor from the 5th Security Forces Squadron, leads a group of Airmen in a baton training class at Minot Air Force Base March 17. The 5th SFS Airmen attend this weekly training to learn how to defend themselves against an attacker. The instructors wear protective padding while the students put the skills they have learned to the test. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

Let's get ready to rumble!

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Tech. Sgt. Bradley Tarbox, an instructor from the 5th Security Forces Squadron, suits up in preparation for his baton training class at Minot Air Force Base March 17. The 5th SFS Airmen attend this weekly training to learn how to defend themselves against an attacker. The instructors wear protective padding while the students put the skills they have learned to the test. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

Let's get ready to rumble!

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Staff Sgt. Nakami Liddell, 5th Security Forces Squadron security forces journeyman, uses the techniques she just learned in the baton training class to take down her “attacker” at Minot Air Force Base March 17. The 5th SFS Airmen attend this weekly training to learn how to defend themselves against an attacker. The instructors wear protective padding while the students put the skills they have learned to the test. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

Let's get ready to rumble!

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airman 1st Class Dalton Wood, a 5th Security Forces Squadron member, uses the techniques he just learned in the baton training class to take down his “attacker” at Minot Air Force Base March 17. The 5th SFS Airmen attend this weekly training to learn how to defend themselves against an attacker. The instructors wear protective padding while the students put the skills they have learned to the test. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

Let's get ready to rumble!

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron participate in baton training at Minot Air Force Base March 17. The 5th SFS Airmen attend this weekly training to learn how to defend themselves against an attacker. The instructors wear protective padding while the students put the skills they have learned to the test. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

Photo essay: Let's get ready to rumble!

Published March 25, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron participate in a weekly baton training course here March 17. The skills they accuire during the training are vital to the safety and security of the 5th SFS Airmen.