Defending the base: security forces Airmen participate in heavy weapons training

A U.S. Air Force Airman aims an AT4 rocket launcher during a heavy weapons training at U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. The Airmen used different weapons during the training to include: AT4 rocket launcher simulators, M240B machine guns, M249 machine guns and M320 grenade launchers. Security forces Airmen play a critical role in base protection and the training allows students to become familiar with multiple weapons preparing them for different situations they may face on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.
VIRIN: 250918-F-GH688-1082.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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