Locked and loaded

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Madeline Salton, left, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, clears her M-4 Carbine under the watch of Staff Sgt. Lucas McLean, 374 SFS base defense operations controller, outside the 374 SFS armory Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Weapon checks are preformed at the beginning and end of every shift to ensure that they are ready for use or storage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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All present and accounted for

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron alpha flight prepare for an open ranks inspection at the beginning of their shift Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Inspections are conducted to check for uniform and gear discrepancies, looking for loose strings or misplaced gear which could create a safety concern during their shift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Uniform check

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Madeline Salton, right, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, has her uniform inspected by Master Sgt. Edward Johnson, 374 SFS alpha flight chief, during an open ranks inspection Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Security Forces Airmen perform open ranks inspections at the beginning of every shift to ensure that each member has appropriate gear and presents a professional appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Breifing the troops

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Master Sgt. Edward Johnson, 374th Security Forces Squadron alpha flight chief, briefs about the following work day as well as upcoming events on base during guard mount Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Guard mount is preformed at the beginning and end of every shift to help the flight know about important information which will help protect the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Ready to roll

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Madeline Salton, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, places her gear into the back of her patrol car at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2012. Patrolmen spend much of their day in their patrol car and often bring their own lunches because they are not given a set meal time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Keeping an eye on the streets

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Madeline Salton, left, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and partner Staff Sgt. Lucas McLean, 374 SFS base defense operations controller, patrol the base looking for traffic and parking code violations Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Patrolmen spend much of their time contributing to the safety of base residents by performing routine traffic stops and responding to 911 dispatch calls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Check prep

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- From the left, Staff Sgt. Lucas McLean, Senior Airman Madeline Salton and Airman 1st Class Angelo Diiorio, members of 374th Security Forces Squadron alpha flight, prepare to perform random vehicle inspections outside the supply gate Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Vehicle inspections are done throughout the day as anti-terrorism measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Working together

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron and Air Defense Command work together to perform a vehicle inspection outside the supply gate Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Every day, Security Forces Airmen work hand-in-hand with members of the ADC to help foster a stronger relationship with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Working together

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Madeline Salton, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, inspects the interior of a delivery truck during a random vehicle inspection outside the supply gate Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Salton looked for any items that could pose a threat to base security or the safety of base residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Saving lives

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Madeline Salton, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, stabilizes a simulated object in the arm of a simulated patient during an exercise outside the 374 SFS armory Aug. 2, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Self-aid and buddy care exercises are one of hundreds of different exercises conducted on a daily basis to help keep security forces members ready and alert to respond to any situation that may arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina R. Menchaca)

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Mount Up! A day in the life a patrolman

Published Aug. 6, 2012

Locked and loaded

All present and accounted for

Uniform check

Breifing the troops

Ready to roll

Keeping an eye on the streets

Check prep

Working together

Working together

Saving lives