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  • 586th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Julie Benning

Tactical Automated Security System administrator

Home unit/base: 55th Security Forces Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

How do you support the mission here? As a TASS Administrator, I support the mission by performing maintenance on the forward operating base perimeter security. I support base defense and ensure the multiple cameras around the forward operating base and Theater Internment Facility are operational, which helps tower guard detection capabilities.

How many times have you deployed and what makes this one unique? This is my fourth deployment. This deployment is unique due to the challenges involved with maintaining such a large assortment of equipment. Every day cameras break; it is a
challenge to get them up and operational with limited resources.

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? This deployment has given me the experience of working with TASS equipment much more in depth then I do at home station. I usually work law enforcement duties at home, and I don't get the hands on time with the TASS equipment.