WEBVTT

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- Squeeze the whole trigger.
- Security forces

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play a visible role on Yokota Air Base.

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However, there is a behind the
scenes piece of their mission

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that involves a select
group of instructors.

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- It holds the rim.
- On a daily basis

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we pretty much instruct people

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on life saving weapons
handling techniques,

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teach people how to shoot
and maintain weapons.

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Weapons, surprisingly,
is not my favorite part

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about the job, it's actually
dealing with people constantly.

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- [Kirsten] Instructors
work with each individual

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to ensure they not only qualify,

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but that they also feel safe
and confident on the range.

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- Yes, it's very rewarding.

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It makes me happy, and
then at the end of the day

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before people leave they actually thank us

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for helping them out,
getting them comfortable

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on their weapon system.
(gun bangs)

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- [Kirsten] Petty Officer
Kirsten Palmertree

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Yokota Air Base, Japan.