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Texas Air National Guard Master Sgt. Stephen Hugo, 136th Security Forces Squadron, calls for backup during a simulated stabbing incident April 26, 2021, at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas. Force readiness is essential for well-considered planning, expertly trained personnel, and the willingness to respond to the nation’s needs at a moment’s notice. (Texas Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Laura Weaver)