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Father, son reunited during first, last deployment
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—Al Udeid AB serves as a major hub for military service members traveling throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, so crossing paths with someone you know has proven to be a common occurrence. April 10 proved to be one such occasion when Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Ricchuito, fire chief with the 379th
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4/12
2017
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Commodities flight: Equipping and supplying Airmen
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar— When it comes to being deployed, there are certain items and services that make the experience much more comfortable and enhance the quality of life. Whether it be amenities such as wireless internet or silverware, or items needed for smooth operations such as generators or air conditioning units to help with the intense
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4/08
2017
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Ammo Airmen bring the boom
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Blom, left, and Staff Sgt. Woodrow Short, both ammo Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, attach a hardback installation to a guided bomb unit-31 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 6, 2017. The ammo Airmen ensure that the bombs built at Al Udeid are safe and working properly through their
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4/08
2017
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Shaping the information war: Military information combats propaganda
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—In their quest to impose their will on others with malicious and destructive intent, ISIS have exerted their negative messages continuously through the use of media platforms like radio, television, newspapers, magazines and the internet. A joint team of military professionals operating from Al Udeid AB serve to counter
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4/06
2017
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Aeromedical evacuation liaisons instruct patient movement across AOR
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar— Liaison officers with the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron successfully completed their first mission advising over 120 medical personnel from both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army on aeromedical operations and patient preparation, March 22 to 29.The operation was the first of its kind, supporting joint
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4/04
2017
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Maintaining eyes on the sky
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darrin Brewer, a ground radar systems technician with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Detachment 3, ensures that a radar system is functioning correctly at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 31, 2017. The 727th EACS Det. 3 works to maintain two ground radar systems at Al Udeid, and ensures that at least one of
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4/01
2017
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Discipline in defense: Patrol Airmen drill response measures
U.S. Air Force patrolmen with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron breach the threshold of an active shooter training facility at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 30, 2017. Active shooter incident response training is conducted often for 379th ESFS Airmen due to the unpredictable nature of active shooters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
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3/31
2017
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Playing with fire: EOD technicians temper response skills
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Most of the crew is asleep, but for a few members. Outside, the sun is peaking over the horizon, sending long shadows across the terrain and buildings. Suddenly a loud banging from the door echoes through the hallway, breaking the silence and waking up the crew. The banging continues, and an Airman opens the door to
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3/25
2017
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Security forces Airmen kick-off host nation relations
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron play soccer with Qatar Emiri Air Force Security Forces members at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 23, 2017. The Airmen participated in a friendly game of soccer held to give members a chance to interact with their host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
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3/24
2017
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First responders, medical Airmen exercise lifesaving abilities
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group and firefighters with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron lift a role player acting as a trauma patient at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 21, 2017. Scenarios like these are enacted to help first responders train and maintain their skillsets. (U.S. Air Force photo by
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3/23
2017
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