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  • Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron's riot control team drive protestors off of federal property during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron's riot control team drive protestors off of federal property during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler personnel portraying "protestors" attempt to breach federal property during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    Keesler personnel portraying "protestors" attempt to breach federal property during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sharp, 81st Training Support Squadron qualification training liaison, portrays a "protestor" during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sharp, 81st Training Support Squadron qualification training liaison, portrays a "protestor" during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Brooks, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pursues Airman Jair Semexant, 81st Medical Support Squadron logistics technician, who is portraying a "protestor" attempting to breach the installation perimeter during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Brooks, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pursues Airman Jair Semexant, 81st Medical Support Squadron logistics technician, who is portraying a "protestor" attempting to breach the installation perimeter during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron riot control team apprehend protestors during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron riot control team apprehend protestors during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Oleson, 81st Security Forces Squadron operations NCO in charge, yells out commands as members of the 81st SFS riot control team apprehend protestors during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Oleson, 81st Security Forces Squadron operations NCO in charge, yells out commands as members of the 81st SFS riot control team apprehend protestors during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron's riot control team hold the line while being assaulted by fruit thrown by protestors during a 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron's riot control team hold the line while being assaulted by fruit thrown by protestors during a 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Oleson, 81st Security Forces Squadron operations NCO in charge, observes the protesting crowd prior to assembling his riot team during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Oleson, 81st Security Forces Squadron operations NCO in charge, observes the protesting crowd prior to assembling his riot team during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron form a riot control team as they approach protestors during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    Members of the 81st Security Forces Squadron form a riot control team as they approach protestors during the 81st SFS protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eldon Brown, 81st Operations Support Flight airfield systems technician, portrays a "protestor" during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Defenders test response capability

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eldon Brown, 81st Operations Support Flight airfield systems technician, portrays a "protestor" during the 81st Security Forces Squadron protest drill at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 12, 2018. The scenario included peaceful protestors expressing their first amendment right that further escalated to a riot when they felt they weren't being heard. The drill, which was a joint effort with the Biloxi Police Department, was conducted to control or prohibit demonstrations and protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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    Defenders test response capability

    • Published Dec. 14, 2018
    • By Kemberly Groue
    • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  
    Air Force Air Education and Training Command Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi 81st Training Wing 81st Security Forces Squadron defenders Airmen exercise drill Protest capabilities test
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