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Sergeant Al Wilson, a computer operator assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, covers his unit's supply storage tent with a waterproof layer of plastic. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the unit will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

Two Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, from Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, operate a powered stake driver as they drive metal stakes into the ground to secure equipment from high winds. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas and when operational, they will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

An airman assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, tightens down bolts that hold the reflector sections for the Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) Satellite Terminal in place. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the GMF will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Roberson, 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, stands on the center portion of an unfinished Ground Mobile Forces Satellite Terminal (GMF) as he waits to install sections of the reflector. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the GMF will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during Roving Sands '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, from Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, prepare a TRAC-170 Wideband System. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When the TRAC-170 is operational, it will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, attach a dish to a TRAC-170 Wideband System. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When the TRAC-170 is operational, it will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

Sergeant Michael Wilmore, a life support technician with 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base AFB, New Mexico, tightens support strings on the back of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Johnny Stevens' G-suit prior to egress training in an F-16 Fighting Falcon. SRA Stevens, videographer with the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, will document air-to-ground and air-to-air missions during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in...

A soldier assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, from Fort Bliss, Texas, hurriedly runs an fiber optic cable from a Patriot missile launcher to its support communications trailer in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch at a site on McGregor Range near El Paso, Texas. The live firings were a real time opportunity for units involved in ROVING SANDS '97 to demonstrate their skills. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

AIRMAN First Class Ryan Richardson, crew cheif, 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, sits on the ramp of Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, as he signs off his walk-around inspection prior to his F-16's participation in ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

STAFF Sergeant Mike Milwee, an air conditioning and heating technician assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, removes rocks prior to setting up living quarters for his unit. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas, when operational, will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS

Base: Logan Heights

State: Texas (TX)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. Mossman, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public

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