39th SFS hosts shooting competition

A handgun rests on the ground among shell casings during a shooting competition on May 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th Security Forces Squadron hosted the event, which was designed to give non-security forces Airmen a taste of the stress law enforcement officers feel when faced with using deadly force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

39th SFS hosts shooting competition

Staff Sgt. Kyle Philips, 39th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, takes a break in between firing sessions during a shooting competition on May 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. More than 30 competitors attended the event, which was designed to commemorate Police Week and promote camaraderie among Incirlik Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

39th SFS hosts shooting competition

Senior Airman Cameron Foley, 39th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, checks contestants’ scores during a shooting competition on May 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th SFS invited Airmen from across Incirlik to participate in the competition as part of the 39th Air Base Wing’s Police Week observance. Police Week commemorates law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

39th SFS hosts shooting competition

A target punctured with bullet waits to be tallied during a shooting competition on May 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Competitors gained points based on how well they hit their targets, with the winner receiving a small prize at the end of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

39th SFS hosts shooting competition

Senior Airman Preston Smith, 39th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, counts bullet holes on a target during a shooting competition on May 17, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th SFS hosted the competition as part of the 39th Air Base Wing’s Police Week observance. The purpose of Police Week is to honor the service of law enforcement officers and commemorate those who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

39th SFS hosts shooting competition

Published May 20, 2019
By Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey --

The 39th SFS hosted the competition as part of the 39th Air Base Wing’s Police Week observance. The purpose of Police Week is to honor the service of law enforcement officers and commemorate those who have fallen in the line of duty. The event was also designed to give non-security forces Airmen a taste of the stress law enforcement officers feel when faced with using deadly force.