Females learn to flee

Airmen, Soldiers, spouses and retirees learn quick ways to get off of the ground during an assault at the Fitness Center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 19, 2013. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jamey Olsen, U.S. Air Forces Central Command mechanical subject matter expert, taught 32 females different escape techniques during a self-defense class. The class is held annually by the Sexual Assault Response Program during April for Sexual Awareness month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Females learn to flee

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jamey Olsen, U.S. Air Forces Central Command mechanical subject matter expert teaches 32 females different escape techniques during a self defense class at the Fitness Center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 19, 2013. The class is held annually by the Sexual Assault Response Program during April for Sexual Awareness month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Females learn to flee

Stacey Hillmer, spouse of U.S. Army Maj. Ralph Hillmer, U.S. Army Central Command logistics officer, practices escape techniques with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jamey Olsen, U.S. Air Forces Central Command mechanical subject matter expert, at the Fitness Center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 19, 2013. Olsen taught 32 females different escape techniques during a self defense class. The class is held annually by the Sexual Assault Response Program during April for Sexual Awareness month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

U.S. Air Forces Central commander speaks to Airmen

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Goldfein, U.S. Air Forces Central commander speaks to Airmen at the U.S. AFCENT commander's call, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 15, 2013. Goldfein spoke about mission readiness and sequestration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Security forces work to protect Shaw

Airman 1st Class Dwayne Bolden, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller ,checks IDs at one of the gates at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 5, 2013. The 20th SFS are tasked with the mission to secure and defend Shaw and they are expected to protect the base and its assets 24/7. Each week they work eight- to ten-hour shifts, six days a week, before having three days off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Jeffers/Released)

Security forces work to protect Shaw

Staff Sgt. Norman Charlton, 20th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training instructor, trains members of security forces on the M-4 carbine at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 10, 2013. Members of security forces carry various types of equipment to properly perform their job to include items such as handcuffs, seat belt cutters, a handheld radio, a flashlight, a whistle, a primary weapon which can be an M-9 pistol or an M-4, and a secondary weapon which can be an ASP baton, oleoresin capsicum pepper spray or a taser. Items like their primary weapons require regular training to stay certified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Jeffers/Released)