Defenders of the Northern Tier

An up-armored Humvee from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron departs for the missile complex from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Dec. 11. The 91st MSFS Airmen are typically deployed to the missile complex for four days at a time on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Defenders of the Northern Tier

Airmen from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron pack ammunition for a M240B machine gun before guard mount at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Dec. 11. The 791st MSFS Airmen employ a variety of weapons systems while deployed to the missile complex including the MK19 automatic grenade launcher, the M249 automatic rifle and the M203 grenade launcher to name a few. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Defenders of the Northern Tier

Senior Airman Zachery Butler, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron response force leader, loads ammunition into a magazine for an M4 carbine before guard mount at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Dec. 11. The 791st MSFS Airmen perform random inspections on issued ammunition to ensure that the rounds are serviceable and properly accounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

Defenders of the Northern Tier

Published Dec. 19, 2013
By Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen stationed at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. prepare to deploy to the missile field before guard mount Dec. 11. The Airmen are part of the 791st Missile Security Forces squadron which works to defend the nation's weapons systems that are spread throughout North Dakota. Before leaving the base Airmen perform inspections on their equipment, ammunition and weapons to ensure that everything they carry with them is serviceable and accounted for.