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The Raven Lifestyle: How Phoenix Ravens are Forged for Success

A group of U.S. Air Force 627th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven Airmen stand together outside their shop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 13, 2025. Phoenix Ravens are a selective group of highly trained security forces Airmen tasked with protecting U.S. aircraft and aircrew when missions take them to hostile and austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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The Raven Lifestyle: How Phoenix Ravens are Forged for Success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Clotter, 627th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team lead, left, and Daniil Smirnov, 627th SFS Phoenix Raven team member, demonstrate verbal judo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 13, 2025. Phoenix Raven Airmen train intensively on the concept of verbal judo, or “the gentle art of persuasion”, for usage in scenarios including unauthorized individuals approaching aircraft and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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The Raven Lifestyle: How Phoenix Ravens are Forged for Success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Bowman, 627th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team member, speaks about verbal judo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 13, 2025. Phoenix Raven Airmen train intensively on the concept of verbal judo, or “the gentle art of persuasion”, for usage in scenarios including unauthorized individuals approaching aircraft and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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The Raven Lifestyle: How Phoenix Ravens are Forged for Success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Clotter, 627th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team lead, floor-side, Airman 1st Class Raymond Egipeiaco, 627th SFS Phoenix Raven team member, demonstrate combative ground training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 13, 2025. Phoenix Raven training includes intensive physical training sessions, baton striking training, red-man fights (baton training against instructors or other students wearing protective equipment), verbal judo, ground combatives, field training exercises and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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The Raven Lifestyle: How Phoenix Ravens are Forged for Success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniil Smirnov, 627th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team member, left, and Senior Airman Brian Bowman, 627th SFS Phoenix Raven team member, demonstrate a red-man fight training session at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 13, 2025. Phoenix Raven Airmen conduct this type of training during the pre-Raven course and during the Phoenix Raven schoolhouse which includes baton strike training against instructors or other students who wear red protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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The Raven Lifestyle: How Phoenix Ravens are Forged for Success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Watts, 627th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team member, demonstrates proper combative baton usage at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 13, 2025. Phoenix Raven training includes intensive physical training sessions, baton striking training, red-man fights (baton training against instructors or other students wearing protective equipment), verbal judo, ground combatives, field training exercises and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The aircraft is operated by a crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster), reducing manpower requirements, risk exposure and long-term operating costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

Several U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs sit on the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The C-17 measures 174 feet long with a wingspan of 169 feet, 10 inches.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The aircraft is operated by a crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster), reducing manpower requirements, risk exposure and long-term operating costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III takes off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to take off from the flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The design of the aircraft (high-lift wing, slats, and externally blown flaps) allows it to operate through small, austere airfields. The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and only 90 feet wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Morning Airlift Operations

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxi’s on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan 6, 2024. The flexibility and performance of the C-17 drastically improves the ability of Air Mobility Command to efficiently strategize and perform a wide variety of missions throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

A C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing is offloaded at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

A U.S. Air Force Team McChord loadmaster, and a U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel perform pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to take off from Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord flying crew chiefs, and a U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel attach heaters to the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel remove heaters from the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord Airmen wait in a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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