Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

Airman Ian Gamage, 791st Security Forces Squadron response force leader, cleans his M4 carbine at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. If weapons systems are not cleaned regularly, dirt, sand or carbon buildup may keep the magazine from feeding or cause the weapon to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

Airmen from the 791st Security Forces Squadron clean their weapons at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. If weapons systems are not cleaned regularly, dirt, sand or carbon buildup may keep the magazine from feeding or cause the weapon to malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

An Airman from the 791st Security Forces Squadron cleans his M4 weapon system at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. Airmen use CLP – a cleaning chemical, brushes, and cloth wipes to remove carbon fouling cause by firing their weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

Pieces of a disassembled M4 carbine and cleaning supplies sit on a counter at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. Airmen use CLP – a cleaning chemical, brushes, and cloth wipes to remove carbon fouling cause by firing their weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

An Airman from the 791st Security Forces Squadron counts 7.62 rounds at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. Security Forces Airmen are required to check their weapons in and out at the Armory daily. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

7.62 rounds hang on a wall to be counted by Airmen from the 791st Security Forces Squadron at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. Every fifth round is a tracer, allowing the operator to better judge shot placement.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

Airman 1st Class Dalton Loughlin, 5th Security Forces Squadron staff armorer, stands at the counter of the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. Security Forces Airmen are required to check their weapons in and out at the Armory daily. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong)

Weapons Cleaning at the Armory

Published Sept. 21, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Justin T. Armstrong
Public Affairs

Minot Air Force Base, N.D. -- Airmen from the 791st Security Forces Squadron await daily weapons issue and turn-in at the 5th Security Forces Armory at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., September 18, 2015. Each Airman has a weapon assigned which they are responsible for. Airmen use a cleaner, lubricant, protectant chemical, brushes, and cloth wipes to remove carbon fouling cause by firing their weapons. If weapons systems are not cleaned regularly, dirt, sand or carbon buildup may keep the magazine from feeding or cause the weapon to malfunction. Security Forces Airmen are required to check their weapons in and out at the Armory daily.