6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Vuckovich, 6th Security Forces Squadron commercial search gate member, awaits instruction from cadre during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are highly trained and equipped to handle special threat situations which can involve barricaded suspects, hostages and active shooters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Remender, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol crew member, prepares his weapon during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Airmen trying out for the EST are evaluated by cadre based on fitness levels and how well they perform in high-stress environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Michael Lex (left) and Travis Somera (right), Emergency Services Team (EST) leads assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, facilitate EST tryouts as cadre at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Cadre for EST tryouts looked for how members responded to high-stress scenarios and their ability to work as a team to complete objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Vuckovich, 6th Security Forces Squadron commercial search gate member, runs through weapons exercises during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST tryouts are held to ensure members of the team are fit and qualified to handle the high-stress scenarios they will be asked to respond to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quon Green, 6th Security Forces Squadron defender, runs through weapons exercises during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST tryouts are held to ensure members of the team are fit and qualified to handle the high-stress scenarios they will be asked to respond to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Remender, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol crew member, performs a weapons exercise during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST tryouts are held to ensure members of the team are fit and qualified to handle the high-stress scenarios they will be asked to respond to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quon Green, 6th Security Forces Squadron vehicle defender, exercises during Emergency Services Team tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Members trying out for EST were assessed based on how they responded to high-stress scenarios and their ability to work as a team to complete objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Emily Colster (left) and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quon Green (right), Emergency Service Team members assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, ready their weapons before engaging in combat arms exercises as part of Emergency Services Team tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are highly trained and equipped to handle special threat situations which can involve barricaded suspects, hostages and active shooters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Emily Colster (left) and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quon Green (right), Emergency Service Team members assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, ready their weapons before engaging in combat arms exercises as part of Emergency Services Team tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are highly trained and equipped to handle special threat situations which can involve barricaded suspects, hostages and active shooters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Vuckovich, 6th Security Forces Squadron commercial search gate member, awaits instruction from cadre during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are highly trained and equipped to handle special threat situations which can involve barricaded suspects, hostages and active shooters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

Members of the 6th Security Forces Squadron perform fitness exercises during Emergency Services Team tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST tryouts are held to ensure team members are physically fit and qualified to handle high-stress scenarios they will be asked to respond to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yazin Gasga, 6th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, fires his weapon during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Members trying out for the EST were evaluated for their effectiveness with weaponry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Emily Colster, 6th Security Forces Squadron flight commander, engages in a simulated exercise during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are trained to respond to emergencies which ensures safety for personnel on base and allows for the mission to be executed efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

Members of the 6th Security Forces Squadron engage in a simulated exercise during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are trained to respond to high-stress scenarios so base operations can function effectively and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Remender, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol crew member, engages in a simulated exercise during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are trained to respond to high-stress scenarios so base operations can function effectively and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yazin Gasga (left) and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Vuckovich (right), defenders assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, work together on an assigned objective during emergency services team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Members trying out for EST were assessed based on how they responded to high-stress scenarios and their ability to work as a team to complete objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

Airmen from the 6th Security Forces Squadron complete a drill exercise during Emergency Services Team tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Teamwork is an essential component to how EST Airmen respond to emergencies on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yazin Gasga, 6th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, carries a battering ram during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Airmen trying out for the EST were evaluated based on fitness levels and how they handle high-stress scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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Joseph Amabile, 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) patrolman, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jediath Lopez-Borrero, 6th SFS alarm monitor, pose for a photo following the Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. Members from the 6th SFS came out to show their support for those who were trying out for EST. EST Airmen are trained to respond to emergencies which ensures safety for personnel on base and allows for the mission to be executed efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

Published Feb. 28, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Vuckovich, 6th Security Forces Squadron commercial search gate member, awaits instruction from cadre during Emergency Services Team (EST) tryouts at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 4, 2022. EST Airmen are highly trained and equipped to handle special threat situations which can involve barricaded suspects, hostages and active shooters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)