7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

Airman Charlie Pettigrew, 7th Security Forces Squadron member, scans the roadway while operating at Arnold Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. Security Forces personnel scan more than 125,000 identification cards a month to ensure base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

Airman Charlie Pettigrew, 7th Security Forces Squadron member, checks IDs while operating at Arnold Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. Security Forces members posted at installation gates are authorized to perform traffic stops for reasons such as expired registration, seat belt or child car seat violations, and speeding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

Senior Airman Cutler Moss, 7th Security Forces Squadron leader, checks IDs while operating at Arnold Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. Security Forces members posted at installation gates are authorized to perform traffic stops for reasons such as expired registration, seat belt or child car seat violations, and speeding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

Senior Airman Cutler Moss, 7th Security Forces Squadron leader, checks IDs while working at Arnold Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. The squadron’s primary mission at the Arnold Gate is to serve as the base’s first line of defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

Senior Airman Cody Harman and Airman Paola Chaparro pose for a portrait while working at Tye Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. Security Forces personnel at the Tye Gate search more than 4,000 commercial vehicles monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron's guardians of the base

Staff Sgt. Keegan Robertson, 7th Security Forces Squadron leader, keeps the watch at Tye Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. The squadron’s primary mission at the Tye Gate is to search and control access to commercial vehicles entering and exiting Dyess AFB (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

Staff Sgt. Keegan Robertson, 7th Security Forces Squadron leader, poses for a portrait while operating at Tye Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. Security Forces personnel at the Tye Gate search more than 4,000 commercial vehicles monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron's guardians of the base

Airman 1st Class Layken Carpenter, 7th Security Forces Squadron member, poses for a portrait while operating at Tye Gate, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. Security Forces personnel at Tye Gate use 21st century technology to search every commercial vehicle entering the installation for explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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7th Security Forces Squadron's guardians of the base

Airman 1st Class Layken Carpenter, 7th Security Forces Squadron member, watches the roadway near Tye Gate at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019. The squadron’s primary mission at the Tye Gate is to search and control access to commercial vehicles entering and exiting Dyess AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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"Hey Defender": 7 SFS guardians of the base

Published Dec. 9, 2019
By Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron's guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron's guardians of the base

7th Security Forces Squadron's guardians of the base