97th SFS Defenders sharpen skills during active shooter exercise

A defender from the 97th Security Forces Squadron escorts “victims” to safety during an active shooter training exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 10, 2022. During the exercise, defenders cleared all rooms in the school and led everyone to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

97th SFS Defenders sharpen skills during active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeffery Warwick, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, guards a door during an active shooter training exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 8, 2022. The exercise was a base-wide effort, including active participants from various groups and squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

97th SFS Defenders sharpen skills during active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Luna, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, detains Senior Airman Jose Ramirez, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipment journeyman, during an active shooter exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 10, 2022. During exercises, Airmen will role play to provide realistic actions and responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

97th SFS Defenders sharpen skills during active shooter exercise

Staff Sgt. Andrew Luna and Staff Sgt. Dakota Reinsch, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, clear a room during an active shooter exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 10, 2022. Exercises like this are held to test preparedness and response to a high threat situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

97th SFS Defenders sharpen skills during active shooter exercise

Firefighters from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron practice dressing a wound at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 10, 2022. The exercise included real-world scenarios where defenders and firefighters practiced defensive and life-saving skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

97th SFS Defenders sharpen skills during active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman Jose Ramirez, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipment journeyman, lies on the ground during an active shooter exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 8, 2022. Ramirez acted as the shooter and was detained by defenders from the 97th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

Photos: 97th SFS Defenders sharpen skills during active shooter exercise

Published Aug. 16, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

Various groups and squadrons of the 97th Air Mobility Wing conducted an active shooter exercise at Rivers Elementary School at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 10, 2022. Exercises of this nature are critical to evaluate Department of Defense response actions to a lockdown incident and to prepare in the most realistic manner.