JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Johnson, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station detachment sergeant, torques the bolts on a commercial antenna at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. Early warning system operators are located around the world including the United States, Japan, Korea, Germany and other loacations. Currently there are less than 100 early warning system operators in the Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Johnson, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station detachment sergeant, torques the bolts on a commercial antenna at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. Early warning system operators are located around the world including the United States, Japan, Korea, Germany and other loacations. Currently there are less than 100 early warning system operators in the Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Cpl. Hans Heyer, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operator, left, and Sgt. Keith Prater, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS early warning systems operator, monitor for possible ballistic missiles inside the operational shelter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The mission requires 24-hour monitoring to ensure the safety of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Cpl. Hans Heyer, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operator, left, and Sgt. Keith Prater, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS early warning systems operator, monitor for possible ballistic missiles inside the operational shelter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The mission requires 24-hour monitoring to ensure the safety of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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U.S. Army Cpl. Hans Heyer, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operator, left, and Spc. Randy Jones, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS operator, identify satellite locations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The primary mission of early warning system operators is to receive and process in theater direct downlink data from Defense Satellite Program sensors in order to disseminate warning information on ballistic missiles and other tactical events of interest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Cpl. Hans Heyer, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operator, left, and Spc. Randy Jones, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS operator, identify satellite locations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The primary mission of early warning system operators is to receive and process in theater direct downlink data from Defense Satellite Program sensors in order to disseminate warning information on ballistic missiles and other tactical events of interest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Cpl. Hans Heyer, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operator, left, and Sgt. Keith Prater, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS early warning systems operator, monitor for possible ballistic missiles inside the operational shelter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The mission requires 24-hour monitoring to ensure the safety of the United States and its allies.

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Cpl. Hans Heyer, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operator, left, and Sgt. Keith Prater, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS early warning systems operator, monitor for possible ballistic missiles inside the operational shelter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The mission requires 24-hour monitoring to ensure the safety of the United States and its allies.

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Martin Ned, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station crew chief, inspects a commercial antenna at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The antennas receive infrared data from several satellites; this information is then carefully monitored by operators that are specially trained to identify anomalies that are possible events of interest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Martin Ned, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station crew chief, inspects a commercial antenna at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The antennas receive infrared data from several satellites; this information is then carefully monitored by operators that are specially trained to identify anomalies that are possible events of interest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Johnson, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS detachment first sergeant, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Johnson, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operations sergeant, test run a tactical mobile generator at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The generator is the preferred method of power for JTAGS in case they have to move to an alternate location and remain mobile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Johnson, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS detachment first sergeant, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Johnson, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station operations sergeant, test run a tactical mobile generator at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. The generator is the preferred method of power for JTAGS in case they have to move to an alternate location and remain mobile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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U.S. Army Spc. Ahmed Boyd, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station mechanic, conducts maintenance on a Humvee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. Should a crisis situation arise, JTAGS must be capable of mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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U.S. Army Spc. Ahmed Boyd, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station mechanic, conducts maintenance on a Humvee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. Should a crisis situation arise, JTAGS must be capable of mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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U.S. Army Spc. Ahmed Boyd, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station mechanic, left, and Spc. Miaarka Loveless, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS detachment supply sergeant, inventory tools and equipment used to repair Humvees at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. It is a high priority for JTAGS to remain mobile and keeping vehicle standards up to date requires teamwork from both Loveless and Boyd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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U.S. Army Spc. Ahmed Boyd, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company Joint Tactical Ground Station mechanic, left, and Spc. Miaarka Loveless, Delta Detachment 1st Base Company JTAGS detachment supply sergeant, inventory tools and equipment used to repair Humvees at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2013. It is a high priority for JTAGS to remain mobile and keeping vehicle standards up to date requires teamwork from both Loveless and Boyd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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JTAGS, first defense against ballistic missiles

Published July 22, 2013