Spc. Sione Loketi, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and

Spc. Sione Loketi, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and a gunner for 2nd Platoon (Lancers), 51st Transportation Company, 77th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, in support of Task Force Lifeliner, inspects the gunner’s weapons system as part of preparation for upcoming missions, Dec. 22, 2013 at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan. Prior to soldiers going on a convoy escort team mission, they conduct five days of preparation to ensure their vehicles, weapons and the soldiers themselves are mission ready. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, Task Force Lifeliner Public Affairs)