Senior Airman Alexander Hedgecock and Airman 1st Class James Little, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, stand ready at the main gate of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2013. No matter what weather conditions are prevailing or what holiday it may be, there will always be a gate guard standing ready year round. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)