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Lt. Col. Nicole Roberts, 21st Security Forces Squadron commander, relies on a personable leadership style she still uses today to effectively lead her 214 Airmen at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Roberts is affectionately known as “Mama Bear” around her squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)

Don’t mess with mama bear

Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Roberts, the 21st Security Forces Squadron commander, relies on a personable leadership style to effectively lead her 214 airmen at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Roberts is affectionately known as “mama bear” around her squadron based on her reputation of always taking care of and protecting her troops. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman

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