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Security Never Sleeps

Staff Sgt. McKenzie Langan, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, and her MWD, Ajda, search a suspicious vehicle during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th ESFS and Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

(From left) Staff Sgt. Bryant Gaylord and Senior Airman Hunter Rudnik, explosive ordinance disposal technicians assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, prepare an Andros F6 robot to scout out a suspicious vehicle containing a simulated improvised explosive device. EOD technicians use the F6 robot to gain information about, and potentially render safe, the ordnance they are dealing with while remaining at a safe distance.
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Security Never Sleeps

Senior Airman Hunter Rudnik, an explosive ordinance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, operates an Andros F6 robot while scouting out a suspicious vehicle during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. EOD technicians use the F6 robot to gain information about, and potentially render safe, the ordnance they are dealing with while remaining at a safe distance.
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Security Never Sleeps

The claw of an Andros F6 robot attempts to pull a handle of a suspicious vehicle during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians use the F6 robot to gain information about, and potentially render safe, the ordnance they are dealing with while remaining at a safe distance.
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Security Never Sleeps

Staff Sgt. Bryant Gaylord, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, suits up to get a better look at a vehicle containing a simulated improvised explosive device during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

Using special rope and tape, Staff Sgt. Bryant Gaylord, an explosive ordinance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, crafts a system that allows his team to safely open the truck bed of a vehicle containing a simulated improvised explosive device during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.
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Security Never Sleeps

After tearing through several boxes containing only water bottles, an Andros F6 robot discovers a simulated improvised explosive device, crafted from gas cans, gravel and a cellular device, during a training exercise July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians use the F6 robot to gain information about, and potentially render safe, the ordnance they are dealing with while remaining at a safe distance.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, meets with the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment July 28,2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Spc. Malik Jenkins, a joint warning system operator, briefs Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, on Battery Command Post operations July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The BCP provides early warning capabilities and operators monitor the system 24/7 to ensure all threats are identified.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, meets with Lt. Col. Paul J. Mendoza, the commander of the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

U.S. Army Central's Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, meets with 1st Lt. Victor Castagno, an air and missile defense officer assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Sgt. Steve Page, a missile and air defense operator assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, guides Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, into an Engagement Control Station July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The ECS is the unit's primary command and control system, managing radar and launchers on site.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

1st Lt. Washington Le, an air and missile defense officer assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, greets Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, July 28,2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, partnering with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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Security Never Sleeps

(From left) Staff Sgt. Ruiz “Adrian” Ayala and Staff Sgt. Westin Schuler, explosive ordinance disposal technicians assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, conduct a final brief for a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device training scenario with security forces and wing safety, moments before the event July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Spc. Jeremy Sanchez works with his fellow Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, to secure a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews, also known as “hot crews” deal with three specific types of missiles: the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), and Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T).
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Patriot missile reload crewmen assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment climb on top of an M902 Patriot training launcher during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews consist of five person teams, and are expected to safely move four missile segment enhancement canisters off and four more back on within a one hour time limit.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Patriot missile reload crewmen assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment work as a five person team to reload an M902 Patriot training launcher during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The mission of the 4-3 ADA is to neutralize aerial threats from enemies and provide air and missile defense for critical assists.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Spc. Michael Cook oversees his fellow Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, as Pvt. Frank Gomez and Spa. John Mahler steady a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews, also known as “hot crews” deal with three specific types of missiles: the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), and Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T).
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

(From left) As Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Pvt. Frank Gomez steadies a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister, while Spc. Michael Cook directs a soldier operating a guided missile transporter during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews consist of five person teams, and are expected to safely move four missile segment enhancement canisters off, and four more back on within a one-hour time limit.
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Structures Specialists — Why we CAN have nice things

Staff Sgt. Jesse Lairson, a structures craftsman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares to install a drywall patch in the base clinic, July 27, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Using their varied skill set and specialized materials, tools and equipment, structural specialists construct and repair any buildings from the foundation up. From constructing improvised emergency disaster relief shelters and dormitories to repairing a hole in the wall, structures specialists do it all.
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