U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Newcomb, 35th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, posts security during a Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response Training exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2013. Training exercises such as this give 35th SFS Airmen the skills and knowledge to help them prepare for “what if” scenarios. Their continued performance helped them earn the PACAF 2012 Outstanding Medium Security Forces Unit award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Grice, 35th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of police services, clears a classroom as he searches for a simulated active shooter during a Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response Training Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2013. Participating in exercises like this helps Airmen of the 35th SFS develop the skills and knowledge to prepare for worst case scenarios. By continuing to outperform other bases in the Pacific, they earned the PACAF 2012 Outstanding Medium Security Forces Unit award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Emerson, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, apprehends a simulated active shooter during a Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response Training exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2013. Through exercises like this, Airmen of the 35th SFS are able to hone their skills and prepare for “what if” scenarios. Their continued performance helped them win the title PACAF 2012 Outstanding Medium Security Forces Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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35 SFS earns most outstanding PACAF SF unit

Tyler Hare, left, Mission Security Division mobile training team instructor, evaluates Airmen and Sailors response to a simulated active shooter at the Exchange during the Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response Training course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2013. Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Sailors from Naval Air Facility Misawa participated in the five-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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Jon Mulcahy, Mission Security Division mobile training team instructor, evaluates U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gqwon Morton, 35th Security Forces Squadron, as he searches the base exchange for a simulated active shooter during a Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response Training course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2013. The course is a five-day program of instruction based on real-life scenarios that help prepare first responders for unpredictable situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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35 SFS earns most outstanding PACAF SF unit

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated active shooter at the Exchange during the Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response Training course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2013. The course provided effective response tactics to empower first responders to eliminate an active shooter or other high-risk response threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Denson, 35th Security Forces Squadron, searches the base exchange for a simulated active shooter during the Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response Training course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2013. The course is designed to help prepare first responders to meet dangerous and unpredictable situations on a military installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

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35 SFS earns most outstanding PACAF SF unit

Published March 14, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- "Excellence In All We Do" is a core value for all Airmen in the Air Force.

Security Forces Airmen here recently rose to excellence and stood out among other units within the Pacific Air Forces.

In February, the 35th Security Forces Squadron received word from Gen. Hebert "Hawk" Carlisle, PACAF commander, that they were the winners of the PACAF 2012 Outstanding Medium Security Forces Unit award.

The squadron competed against two other SF squadrons from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

To earn this title, PACAF leaders looked at criteria such as how well units do on inspections, day-to-day compliance and how large the area of responsibility is they cover.

"After the 2012 consolidated unit inspection, we received an excellent rating," said Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Leon, 35th SFS manager. "We also cover an area the size of West Virginia for law enforcement and we run the best U.S. Forces Japan Town Patrol program. I think these are some of the things that separate us from other bases."

Training regularly allows Airmen to become better at their jobs and accomplish daily tasks easier. This is something 35 SFS Airmen here are accustomed to as they train regularly to get better at what they do.

"Training is absolutely vital," said Capt. Julie Roloson, 35th SFS acting commander. "We try to prepare ourselves for the small chance of something tragic happening. It's hard to stay on our toes, but training is critical to be prepared for those 'what if' scenarios and for things we deal with on a day to day basis."

The squadron's mission is to coordinate base defense operations with the Government of Japan, enforce the Status of Forces Agreement in Northern Japan, execute integrated base defense operations, safeguard protection level resources on the installation and to be combat-ready for worldwide deployments.

"The number one reason we won is because our Airmen and NCOs in the 35th SFS do a spectacular job of accomplishing the mission day in and day out," said Leon. "They're the reason we are so successful and why we won this award."