McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A Team McConnell Emergency Services member draws his weapon on a suspect during an apprehension scenario, Feb. 1. EST members use verbal commands when apprehending suspects to promote cooperation and to reduce the need for use of force. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)

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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Emergency Services members repel down a wall during training, Feb. 1. Repelling is a maneuver used by the team to reach difficult locations quickly. Repelling into a situation can also afford them the element of surprise. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)

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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Emergency Services members apprehend a mock suspect during a vehicle scenario in base housing, Feb. 1. Following apprehension, suspects are turned over to a separate investigative agency for questioning. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)

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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A Team McConnell Emergency Services designated marksman takes a position during a barricade training scenario in base housing, Feb. 1. The designated marksman serves a vital role in providing the assault team with situational intelligence while also serving as an additional line of defense should hostilities escalate. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A Team McConnell Emergency Services member throws a box containing a cell phone through a window during a training event in base housing, Feb. 1. The cell phone allows the team a direct line of communication with suspects inside of a building. Communication is the first step employed by the team during a hostage or barricade situation to try and end the situation without the use of force. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Emergency Services members practice a tactical withdrawal after rescuing a simulated victim, Feb. 1. The team sets up a protective barrier while other team members extract the victim to remove them from harm’s way. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)

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McConnell EST members training hard

Published March 18, 2009

McConnell EST members in action

McConnell EST members in action

McConnell EST members in action

McConnell EST members in action

McConnell EST members in action

McConnell EST members in action