Master Sgt. Ronald Roehl mans a sentry post overlooking the flightline at Balad Air Base, Iraq, Nov. 22. Despite being away from his daughters and loved ones, Sergeant Roehl focuses on the mission, ensuring his Airmen are prepared for any enemy attack on Air Force people or resources. Sergeant Roehl, a 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron flight chief, is deployed from Vogelweh Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. D. Clare)