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Video by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook

U.S. Army Patriot Defenders provide 24/7 presence in the Middle East

United States Air Forces Central

Dec. 15, 2023 | 2:02

Patriot battery operators assigned to the 1-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas, discuss their role in providing 24-hour air defense capability while deployed within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Patriot is an all-weather, 24/7 ground based, air and missile defense system, capable of intercepting ballistic and cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)