a man stands in front of a classroom and talks about handling a rifle safely
260120-X-IT855-1002.JPG Photo By: Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez

Jan 30, 2026
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Coward, 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, right, leads 30 SFS patrolmen through a functionality check during a CATM course at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. Prior to firing on the range, members ensured their weapon components were thoroughly inspected to prevent malfunctions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)


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