Army Sgt. First Class Michael Slater, clearance platoon sergeant for the 688th Rapid Port Opening Element directs the movement of support equipment at Amedee Army Airfield, here March 8, 2016. The Army’s 688th RPOE is working in conjunction with the 123rd Contingency Response Group and a team from the Defense Logistics Agency to operate Joint Task Force-Port Opening Sangala during the week-long exercise. The objective of the JTF-PO is to establish an aerial port of debarkation, provide initial distribution capability, and establish warehousing capability for distribution beyond a fo

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Army Sgt. First Class Michael Slater, clearance platoon sergeant for the 688th Rapid Port Opening Element directs the movement of support equipment at Amedee Army Airfield, here March 8, 2016. The Army’s 688th RPOE is working in conjunction with the 123rd Contingency Response Group and a team from the Defense Logistics Agency to operate Joint Task Force-Port Opening Sangala during the week-long exercise. The objective of the JTF-PO is to establish an aerial port of debarkation, provide initial distribution capability, and establish warehousing capability for distribution beyond a forward node. (Kentucky Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. James Killen)

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