Security forces move from 12- to 8-hour shifts Published Jan. 23, 2015 By Kimberly Woodruff Staff Writer TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- For quite some time members of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron have been burning the candle at both ends by working 12-hour shifts. With the Department of the Air Force officers also shifting schedules, security forces manpower is being better used to provide more base coverage. DAF officers are now on base five days a week, working the non-24 hour gates and providing police patrols. "This will be a much healthier force now," said Capt. Daniel Land, 72nd SFS. "We started noticing the physical training assessment average dropping since no one had time or energy to train." "I love the fact that now I can get off work, go to the gym and still be home in time to spend with my wife," said Senior Airman Michael Cantini, 72nd SFS. "It is nice to have those four extra hours each day. Before, I was eating whatever was fast and easy, and I had no energy to work out." Captain Land added, "Though we didn't notice it this time, in the past there have been vehicle mishaps and poor judgment issues due to exhaustion." From a quality of life standpoint, SFS members will be able to get more rest, spend time with family and friends and pursue other outside interests. Captain Land explained that this is a flexible plan that the base populace won't even notice, and if they do notice, it will be the additional patrols on base. "Gates are still open and operating as normal," said Captain Land.