NEW YORK, NY - 106th Rescue Wing Master Sergeant Kenneth A Hines, who serves as a First Sergeant for Task Force Empire Shield, pauses during a patrol to take photos with two airmen assigned to Penn Station. Joint Task Force Empire Shield’s primary goal is to detect, deter, and prevent potential terrorist operations in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Security operations are implemented daily through pre-planned programs using a random and strategic methodology. Joint Task Force Empire Shield is designed to respond to a wide range of incidents. By developing a highly trained force in incid


NEW YORK, NY - 106th Rescue Wing Master Sergeant Kenneth A Hines, who serves as a First Sergeant for Task Force Empire Shield, pauses during a patrol to take photos with two airmen assigned to Penn Station. Joint Task Force Empire Shield’s primary goal is to detect, deter, and prevent potential terrorist operations in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Security operations are implemented daily through pre-planned programs using a random and strategic methodology. Joint Task Force Empire Shield is designed to respond to a wide range of incidents. By developing a highly trained force in incident response and command, the Task Force prepares for domestic emergencies caused by humans or natural phenomena using lessons learned and best practices. Airmen, working alongside Army National Guard soldiers, patrol areas around New York City, including JFK Airport, Penn Station, and the World Trade Center. (New York Air National Guard / Staff Sergeant Christopher S Muncy / released)


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