Airman 1st Class Mark Solo is a Security Forces specialist assigned to the 110th Security Forces Squadron, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich. While participating in "shoot-move-communicate" drills during his unit's drill weekend, Oct. 26, 2019, Solo talked about why he chose the Security Forces career field.

"I wanted something that was active and challenging in a way...I picked Security #Forces," he said. "They have very high standards, and I am continually pushed to improve upon my standards to meet theirs."

Solo was recently recognized as an outstanding future leader with the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce's Gen. Omar Bradley Award ( #US National Guard video by Airman 1st Class Ryan Bishop/released).