Airmen huddle in front of a single space heater hooked up to an outdoor generator in full cold weather gear as masses of snow and blistering winds barricade the outside of the missile alert facility. For the next three days, they wait for a break in the inclement weather without the convenience of power or running water, and unable to leave the area due to outdoor conditions.
Throughout the day, they dig through the snow in the blizzard so response choppers can get to the MAF. Despite the cold weather and harsh conditions, the defenders of the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron remain vigilant and at constant ready with unrivaled dedication to protect maintainers and fellow Airmen, and to secure the weapons the Air Force uses to provide the United States with strategic deterrence.
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