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Mobile Launch Platform (00:56)

Staff Sgt. William Alston and his unit practice setting up a mobile launch platform for Patriot missiles.

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Staff Sgt. William Alston and his unit practice setting up a mobile launch platform for Patriot missiles. Alston is a Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer. In this role, he not only helps set up launch platforms, but he also maintains the equipment and handles the ammunition.

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