Air Defenders Recognized for Achieving Patriot Master Gunner Status

November 15, 2018

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Fourteen Air Defenders from across the globe graduated on November 14, from Class 701-18 Patriot Master Gunner (PMG) course held at Osan Air Base, South Korea, with senior leaders and family members in attendance. The new PMG’s were recognized for their hard work and completing this milestone in their careers. The course is both demanding and critical for air defenders worldwide and to the mission in the Republic of Korea.

The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, hosted the course that included students from The 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), Hawaii; Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Bliss, Texas and 1-1 ADA from Okinawa, Japan, and 35th ADA Soldiers stationed on the Korean Peninsula. The course has been ongoing since September 11, and provided the new Patriot Master Gunners with critical skills to enhance readiness and air defense across the force.

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