Tech. Sgt. Kirk Kauter (right) and Tech Sgt. Sean Potter, both from the 142nd Security Forces Squadron, Portland Air Base, Oregon, conduct a force protection patrol during Amalgam Dart 2009 at Camp Rilea, Oregon, June 14. Amalgam Dart is a field test of the Department of Defense's ability to rapidly deploy a total air integrated defense system in the U.S. in order to deter, detect and defeat airborne threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey)