Al Dhafra Airman celebrates Jewish heritage

Photo By Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Heaton | Staff Sgt. Rose Dror is working as a force protection specialist with the 380th Expeditionary Security Force Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 3, 2021. Of Jewish-American heritage, Dror said she appreciates the many different backgrounds that the Airmen she works with bring to the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dan Heaton)  

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

12.03.2021

Story by Master Sgt. Daniel Heaton 

380th Air Expeditionary Wing

Growing up in an Orthodox Jewish household in Pennsylvania, Staff Sgt. Rose Dror had a unique decision to make when she became an adult and began considering her future. She held dual citizenship with both the United States and Israel. And so she needed to make a choice between the two.

Israel requires all young adults to serve a period in the armed forces. Dror was interested in enlisted in the U.S. military. Exploring her options, she ultimately made the decision to become solely a U.S. citizen and serve in the U.S. Air Force. She enlisted eight years ago and served initially as a Security Forces defender before later cross-training as a personnel specialist.

At Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dror serves as a force protection specialist, a part of the 380th Expeditionary Security Force Squadron. She said she’s enjoying the job because the FP team is made up of Airmen from multiple career specialties, all working together.

“It is a good opportunity to work with people from all over the Air Force and learn a bit about who they are and what they do,” she said.

• Date Taken: 12.03.2021
• Date Posted: 12.03.2021 03:28
• Story ID: 410384
• Location: AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, AE