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ROCK SOLID WARRIOR

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  • 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Staff Sgt. Douglas Gilbertson 

NCO in charge of training and unit training manager 

Home unit/base: 37th Security Forces Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. 

How do you support the mission here? I am responsible for providing my unit with the most current and up to date training in order to complete the mission, I am also in charge of my unit's career develop course program. 

How many times have you deployed and what makes this one unique? This is my fourth deployment. Being able to teach critical tasks and the close interaction I have with the host nation forces is what makes this deployment unique. 

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? When you are at your home station you conduct countless hours of training to prepare for deployments. When you are deployed you get to put that training to use and you see how your contributions directly impact the mission.