Darren Rice, U.S. Air Forces Central Command force protection deputy director, was awarded the Air Combat Command Security Forces “Order of the Shield” on March 29, 2018. Rice’s leadership and support has been critical to supporting deployed defenders engaged in operations ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM SENTINEL, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, and INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec)