U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Priestle, 35th Security Forces Squadron logistics armory technician, clears and inspects an M-240 Bravo squad automatic weapon for damage and cleanliness prior to issue Dec. 27, 2010, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Armory technicians ensure weapons are in good repair before issuing to security forces members going on patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Priestle, 35th Security Forces Squadron logistics armory technician, inventories M4 carbines and M9 pistols Dec. 27, 2010, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The red tape on the weapons signifies that the weapons had been returned from a deployed location, and that combat arms training and marksmanship Airmen need to inspect them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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35 SFS armory inspects for mission success

Published Dec. 27, 2010
By Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield
35th Fighter Wing public affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Airmen of the 35th Security Forces Squadron armory inspect, maintain and store a variety of different weapons, radios and ammunition that is used to protect the base.

The squadron's mission is to deploy combat-ready for worldwide employment; coordinate base cluster defense operations with the government of Japan; and execute integrated base defense operations to safeguard protection level resources. They also protect base personnel, and perform Status of Forces Agreement law enforcement duties for northern Japan.