JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Zachary Bieranowski, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power production NCO in charge, conducts maintenance on an active vehicle barrier system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024.

(Senior Airman Natalie Doan, U.S. Air Force)

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Zachary Bieranowski, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power production NCO in charge, conducts maintenance on an active vehicle barrier system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. AVB systems provide an immediate response to unauthorized vehicle access, effectively preventing potential threats and ensuring the safety of on-base personnel and assets.

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