Deployed in place: America’s only missile defense brigade maintains mission during pandemic

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Maj. Jeremiah VanDorsten, a 100th Missile Defense Brigade (GMD) deputy director, enters the secure facility where the 100th Brigade operates as the only missile defense brigade in the U.S. military April 30. Since the onset of the pandemic, the 100th has implemented measures to ensure the continued execution of its mission including sequestering crew members from their homes and families.

Deployed in place: America’s only missile defense brigade maintains mission during pandemic

Maj. Jeremiah VanDorsten, a 100th Missile Defense Brigade (GMD) deputy director, enters the secure facility where the 100th Brigade operates as the only missile defense brigade in the U.S. military April 30. Since the onset of the pandemic, the 100th has implemented measures to ensure the continued execution of its mission including sequestering crew members from their homes and families.

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