Becoming a Raven

Tech. Sgt. Carl Bryant, right, 86th Security Forces Squadron program manager, instructs Airman 1st Class Damien Monreal, 86th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, on baton combative techniques on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Rogers participated in a full-day training to test and prepare him for the Phoenix Raven qualification course on Fort Dix, NJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Becoming a Raven

Airman 1st Class Cameron Rogers, 86th Security Forces Squadron control center technician, poses with a baton and protective gear on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Rogers participated in preliminary training to become a Raven, specialized security forces personnel who travel with aircraft in order to provide ground security wherever the aircraft lands. Ravens may travel to austere locations where they are the only security available for their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Cameron Rogers, 86th Security Forces Squadron control center technician, shows the scrapes on his hand after baton training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Rogers participated in baton training against multiple aggressors to tests his endurance and prepare him for Phoenix Ravens qualification training, where he will learn help detect, deter and counter threats to Air Mobility Command aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Stephaun Mckinley, 86th Security Forces Squadron alpha assistant flight chief, stands in a gym after training two potential 86th SFS Ravens on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Phoenix Ravens are specialized security forces personnel who travel with aircraft in order to provide ground security wherever the aircraft lands. Ravens may travel to austere locations where they are the only security available for their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Damien Monreal, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, uses a baton to practice defending himself against Tech. Sgt. James Vetter, 435th Security Forces Squadron operations support NCO, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Monreal participated in baton training against multiple aggressors to tests his endurance and prepare him for Phoenix Ravens qualification training, where he will learn help detect, deter and counter threats to Air Mobility Command aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Stephaun Mckinley, 86th Security Forces Squadron alpha assistant flight chief, poses in protective gear on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. The 86 SFS used the gear to train potential Ravens on how to execute baton strikes with proper stance and technique. The baton training is part of a full-day course which determines the suitability of security forces personnel for the Phoenix Raven qualification course on Fort Dix, NJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Cameron Rogers, right, 86th Security Forces Squadron control center technician, uses a baton to practice defending himself against Staff Sgt. Stephaun Mckinley, 86th SFS alpha assistant flight chief, during training for potential Phoenix Ravens on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Phoenix Ravens, who provide aircraft ground security, train with a variety of weapons because they are sometimes restricted on which weapons they can bring onboard an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Cameron Rogers, right, 86th Security Forces Squadron control center technician, uses a baton to practice defending himself against Tech. Sgt. James Vetter, 435th Security Forces Squadron operations support NCO, during training for potential Phoenix Ravens on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. The 86 SFS conducted the training to determine the suitability of security forces personnel for the Phoenix Raven qualification course on Fort Dix, NJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Staff Sgt. John Weakley, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron Raven team leader, leads Airman 1st Class Damien Monreal, 86th SFS alarm monitor, in a set of pushups on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Monreal trained in the techniques that he will use in the Phoenix Raven qualification course, such as proper baton strikes and stance. Phoenix Ravens are specially trained security forces personnel dedicated to providing security for Air Mobility Command aircraft transiting high terrorist and criminal threat areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Damien Monreal, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, uses a baton to practice defending himself against Staff Sgt. Stephaun Mckinley, 86th SFS assistant flight chief, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Two of the five participants of the 86 SFS training qualified to continue on to the Phoenix Raven qualification course on Fort Dix, NJ, where they will learn help detect, deter and counter threats to Air Mobility Command aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Becoming a Raven

Published May 2, 2017
By Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing, Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech. Sgt. Carl Bryant, right, 86th Security Forces Squadron program manager, instructs Airman 1st Class Damien Monreal, 86th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, on baton combative techniques on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 27, 2017. Rogers participated in a full-day training to test and prepare him for the Phoenix Raven qualification course on Fort Dix, NJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker/Released)