A night in the WSA

Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron Delta Flight assemble their gear and depart their headquarters building at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Jan. 30. The 5th SFS Delta and Charlie flights are in charge of providing security for the base during night shift while Alpha and Bravo cover daylight shifts. All four flights often work an average of 15 to 17 hours a day including guard mount and equipment issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

A night in the WSA

Airman Michael Pfund, 5th Security Forces Squadron response force member looks over documents while stationed in the Weapons Storage Area at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Jan. 30. In addition to understanding technical manuals and paperwork 5th SFS Airmen acquire a vast amount of job knowledge and know an array of procedures as well as any information pertaining to the mission and security of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

A night in the WSA

Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron Delta Flight perform a security sweep during a recapture exercise in the Weapons Storage Area at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Jan. 30. During every shift, Airmen perform a minimum of one exercise in the WSA to ensure they know the proper procedures should a crisis arise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

A night in the WSA

Airman 1st Class Phyllis Bailey, 5th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller waits for guard mount to begin at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Jan. 30. Guard mount is held between each change over and allows Airmen to receive daily briefings, perform function checks on their equipment and prepare to leave for their post. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan)

A night in the WSA

Published March 5, 2014
By Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Members of the 5th Security Force Squadron Delta flight, conduct exercises and provide security within the weapons storage area at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2014. The 5th SFS Delta and Charlie flights are in charge of providing security for the base during night shift while Alpha and Bravo cover daylight shifts. All four flights often work an average of 15 to 17 hours a day including guard mount and equipment issues.