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StaffSgt. Austin Flemming, 377th Weapons System Security Squadron training instructor, instructed a combative course to five University of New Mexico Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 9, 2024. Flemming has been trained by the Air Force in hand-to-hand combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Tallon Bratton.)

Staff Sgt. Flemming, 377th Weapons System Security Squadron training instructor, instructed a total of five ROTC cadets from UNM, reflecting the 377th Air Base Wing's commitment to building relationships with neighboring communities. Flemming expressed his enthusiasm for teaching the course to the ROTC cadets and commended their performance.

"What I've seen from these cadets is that they've brought an eagerness to learn to this event, and that's what we want to see, not only in every good trainee, but every future instructor's coachability," stated Flemming.

Brining and the other cadets engaged in hands-on training with the combative instructor and were granted access to the 377th Air Base Wing Security Forces Combat Training Facility. They spent the day learning strategies to de-escalate hostile situations, defend themselves and others and prevent adverse outcomes.

"What I hope these cadets take back from this experience is that they're able to go back and teach other cadets how to protect themselves, so that if they ever find themselves in these predicaments, they're able to protect themselves and others," Flemming emphasized.

The cadets appreciated the realism infused into the training by a highly trained subject matter expert, fueling their aspirations to participate in more events like this with Kirtland and pursue careers in the Air Force.

"All my questions have been answered in this event, and I would like to continue to have more opportunities to learn these types of topics and to see the applications so that if I encounter them, I understand what to do," stated Brining.

Kirtland strives to foster the strongest possible relationship with Albuquerque, neighboring communities and individuals aspiring to join the Air Force. This event represents one of many initiatives organized by Kirtland to provide hands-on experience of its operations to those in the Albuquerque community.

More than 10 cadets and senior members from the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Group 4 received first-hand exposure to the aircraft and missions of the Virginia ANG, March 24, 2018, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. CAP cadets observed a launch of the F-22 Raptor and toured other points of interest. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Johnisa Roberts)

Staff Sgt. Anthony B. Molina, 68th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, briefs University of North Texas Air Force ROTC cadets the functions of some of the components in the C-5M Super Galaxy flight deck, May 16, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

Staff Sgt. Kryssianna M. Paolo, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, briefs University of North Texas Air Force ROTC cadets about her job duties on the C-5M Super Galaxy, May 16, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The cadets were on a tour to give them a first-hand look at military life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

Cadet membership in CAP is available to all young men and women who are at least 12 years old and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Cadets who become members before their 19th birthday may retain their cadet status until they reach 21; however, active senior membership is optional for all cadets at age 18.

Our goal is to develop cadet members into responsible citizens and become future aerospace leaders. We follow a military model that emphasizes Air Force traditions and values. What sets us apart from other youth programs is that our cadets also participate in our real-world missions.

CAP introduces cadets to Air Force perspectives on leadership through classroom instruction, mentoring, and hands-on learning. First, cadets learn to follow, but as they progress, they learn how to lead small teams, manage projects, think independently, and develop leadership skills they can use in adult life.

CAP inspires a love of aviation, space, and technology, including new frontiers in cyber defense. Cadets study the fundamentals of aerospace science in the classroom, and experience flight first-hand in CAP and military aircraft. At some summer activities, cadets explore STEM careers.

CAP challenges cadets to live by our shared core values. Through character forums, cadets discuss ethical issues relevant to teens. Chaplains often lead the discussions, but the forums are not religious meetings. CAP also encourages cadets to promote a drug-free ethic in their schools and communities.

I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.

Membership is on a year-to-year basis. Cadets may have their membership terminated for failure to maintain a satisfactory academic school record, failure to programs in the CAP Cadet Program, lack of interest demonstrated by failure to attend three successive regular squadron meetings without an acceptable excuse, and misconduct, which includes conduct unbecoming a member of CAP (core values), making a false statement to or concerning CAP, serious or willful violations of CAP regulations or directives, failure to obey rules, regulations, and orders of higher authority, and insubordination.

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Michael Johnston, an aircraft metals technology machinist, scans the hand of British Air Cadet Aaron Thompkins, of Enfield, Britain. Johnston demonstrated the Air Force's ability to scan a piece of equipment, or a human hand, into a computer system so it could be engineered and re-created. Fifteen cadets and 7 staff members from the British Royal Air Force Cadet program toured Macdill for a day, learning about the Air Force Reserve.

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Michael Johnston, an aircraft metals technology machinist, briefs 15 visiting cadets and seven staff members from the British Royal Air Force Cadets program. Johnston, a native of Orlando, Fla., demonstrated the Air Force's ability to use computers to reverse-engineer aircraft parts no longer in production. The cadets and staff spent the day on MacDill learning about the United States Air Force Reserve.

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Fifteen cadets and 7 staff members from the British Royal Air Force Cadet program visited the 927th Air Refueling Wing April 7. The visit included a tour of the base's machinist shop, a KC-135 Tanker aircraft, and the marina.

Cadet Yannie Horth yells out commands at two attackers during a baton training drill with members of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron July 11, 2011, in Southwest Asia. Horth is a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. She is here as part of Operation Air Force-Deployed, a program designed to give cadets a first-hand view of a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

Cadet Daniel Brand fights off two attackers during a baton training drill with members of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron July 11, 2011, in Southwest Asia. Brand is a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Brand is here as part of Operation Air Force-Deployed, a program designed to give cadets a first-hand view of a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

Staff Sgt. Travis Martho demonstrates how to use a baton during a training session with a group of cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy July 11, 2011, in Southwest Asia. The cadets are here as part of Operation Air Force-Deployed, a program designed to give cadets a first-hand view of a deployment. Sergeant Martho is a security forces trainer with the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

Cadet Jonathan Hagan fights off two attackers during a baton training drill with members of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron July 11, 2011, in Southwest Asia. Hagan is here as part of Operation Air Force-Deployed, a program designed to give cadets a first-hand view of a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

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