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230126-F-UN299-119

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Myles Moore, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA), performs the U.S. National Anthem on the violin during the 4-3 ADA transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 26, 2023. The 4-3 ADA transferred responsibility of the MIM-104 Patriot missile systems at Al Dhafra AB to the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment before returning to garrison at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-118

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Paul Mendoza, Commander of the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA), and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brooke Martin, 4-3 ADA command sergeant major, case the 4-3 ADA flag during a transfer of authority on Jan. 26, 2023, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA transferred responsibility of the MIM-104 Patriot missile systems at Al Dhafra AB to the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment before returning to garrison at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-117

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Paul Mendoza, Commander of the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA), gives remarks at the 4-3 ADA Regiment Transfer of Authority to the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-43 ADA) on Jan. 26, 2023, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA redeployed to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, following transferring command of the MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems at Al Dhafra AB to the 2-43 ADA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-115

U.S. Army Maj. Earl Bright, 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA) operations officer and commander of troops, salutes with the 4-3 ADA as the Star-Spangled Banner is performed at the 4-3 ADA Transfer of Authority, Jan. 26, 2023. The 4-3 ADA completed the Transfer of Authority with the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-43 ADA) taking charge of the Patriot Battery defense system at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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230126-F-UN299-116

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kurt Pryor, Commander of the 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (2-43 ADA), gives remarks at the Transfer of Authority of 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (4-3 ADA) as the 2-43 ADA resumes the 4-3 ADA’s responsibilities on Jan. 26, 2023, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 2-43 ADA arrived at Al Dhafra AB on Jan. 6, 2023, from Ft. Bliss, Texas, and will operate and maintain the Patriot Battery systems at Al Dhafra AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio/Released)
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Joint exercise strengthens Air Force, Army collaboration

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Sanchez, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron (ECES) emergency management Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) response NCO in charge, takes off Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear during a joint decontamination exercise Feb. 22, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. U.S. Air Force and Army participants from the 379th ECES and the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) regiment, 11th ADA Brigade, shared CBRNE best practices, and tested their response proficiency during the training. The event was the conclusion of a four phase training curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Joint exercise strengthens Air Force, Army collaboration

U.S. Army Pvt. Mason Hage (left), 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) regiment, 11th ADA Brigade patriot fire control enhanced operator and maintainer, helps U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rikki Sechrist (right), 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron (ECES) emergency management Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) specialist, adjust Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear during a joint decontamination exercise Feb. 22, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. U.S. Air Force and Army participants from the 379th ECES and the 1-43rd ADA, shared CBRNE best practices, and tested their response proficiency during the training. The event was the conclusion of a four phase training curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Patriot reload operations

Pfc. Kelson Weber (Left), from Waukesha, Wisconsin and Sgt. Clinton Riley (Right) from Tupelo, Mississippi, both 1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Patriot station launcher operators and maintainers, prepare a PAC-2 missile canister to be offloaded during a training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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Just a little closer

Spc. Peter Clark, 1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Patriot station launcher operator and maintainer from Kittery, Maine, guides a forklift operated by Pfc. Brandon Long, 1-62 Delta Battery ADA Regiment Patriot station launcher operator and maintainer from Montgomery, Alabama, into position during a missile reloading training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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Moving heavy cargo

1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Soldiers direct a forklift into position during a missile reloading training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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Forklift operator

Pfc. Brandon Long, 1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Patriot station launcher operator and maintainer from Montgomery, Alabama, operates a forklift during a missile reloading training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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Let's move!

1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Soldiers quickly exit their vehicle during an operational readiness exercise at Al Udied Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Soldiers are responsible for ensuring the base’s Patriot missiles are ready at a moment’s notice. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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Preparing the Patriot

Sgt. Charles Glover (Left) from Houston, Texas, Pfc. Michael Schultz (Center) from Tampa, Florida, and Pfc. James Weaver (Right), from Steelville, Missouri, all 1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Patriot station launcher operators and maintainers, prepare a Patriot missile to fire during an operational readiness exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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How long is this going to take?

Pfc. Kelson Weber, 1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Patriot station launcher operator and maintainer from Waukesha, Wisconsin, torques bolts in preparation for offloading a PAC-2 missile canister during a training exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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The mighty Patriot

Pfc. James Weaver, 1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Patriot station launcher operator and maintainer from Steelville, Missouri, unlocks torque tubes behind a PAC-2 missile interceptor during an operational readiness exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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Getting the Patriot ready

Pfc. Michael Schultz, 1-62 Delta Battery Air Defense Artillery Regiment Patriot station launcher operator and maintainer from Tampa, Florida, raises the launching station catwalks on a Patriot missile battery in preparation for reload operations during an operational readiness exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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Powerful Patriot

A Patriot PAC-2 missile battery prepares to move into the firing position during an exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Mar. 4. The Patriot missiles at AUAB protect the base from a variety of airborne threats including tactical ballistic missiles and drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)
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