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Airmen of the 163d Security Forces Squadron certify on PepperBall projectile launchers
163d Attack Wing
May 3, 2024 | 0:26
Airmen of the 163d Security Forces Squadron, California Air National Guard, become PepperBall projectile launcher certified, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., May 3, 2024. PepperBalls are a highly frangible round requiring less force on impact to achieve the same effect of similar less than lethal means. PepperBalls also increases intervention distances from 20 feet to 150 feet, assisting law enforcement to maintain public peace, order and safety during domestic missions guardsmen’s are called to support. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter)
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The Middle East District provides engineering, design, construction execution, and related services and support to mission partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR) to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests; on order, supports contingency operations.

 

The Middle East District is a subordinate element of the Transatlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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OUR VISION: Engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges

OUR MISSION: The Middle East District provides design, construction, execution and related engineering and reach-back services to mission partners across the CENTCOM AOR in order to enable regional security and stability; on order provides support to contingency operations

OUR FOUNDATION: A professional team rooted in the Army Values reinforced by Trust, Dignity, and Respect throughout and dedicated to our mission and the organization

 

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