The Alpha and Bravo 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron flights at Balad AB, Iraq, continuously rotate shifts to guard the base. Journalist TSgt. Jennifer Gregoire reports that they are mindful of the constant attacks going on around them as they confront military of all ranks, civilians, contractors, and local nationals during their 14-hour days that start with the typical law enforcement briefing from one shift to another—the guard mount.
Unit commanders are being told to separate service members who can’t shave their cheeks and chin for medical reasons for more than a year, according to new guidance from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
