(Alex glides in from the Kadena Air Base, Japan.) The all-weather surveillance command-and-control AWACS E-3 is known by this name, also used for a soldier standing guard
[DOC] [TLE] Boeing E-3 Sentry - Wikipedia [PAR] The Boeing E-3 Sentry, commonly known as AWACS, is an airborne early 
warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing as the prime 
contractor.