Malmstrom's first line of defense
Airmen 1st Class Ashley Keith Parraga, left, and Ahijah Brownlee, 341st Security Forces Squadron defenders, pose for a photo in front of the 10th Avenue Gate Dec. 8, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base Mont. Defenders post at the gate for 12-hour shifts in any weather condition as the installation's first line of defense. Defenders ensure no unauthorized personnel or contraband enter the installation, safeguarding assets and ensuring the completion of Malmstrom’s no-fail mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Van Zandt)