U.S. Air Force firefighters train with military and civillian counterparts

Iraqi air force firefighters open the side hatch on an Iraqi air force C-130 during a simulated aircraft fire Aug. 5, 2010 at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq. The firefighters are being trained by 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters in aircraft rescue and firefighting, and structural firefighting. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

U.S. Air Force firefighters train with military and civillian counterparts

An Iraqi air force fire chief makes radio contact with his fire crew Aug. 5, 2010 at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq. The firefighters demonstrated to Iraq training and advisory leaders, and Iraqi air force leadership, their ability to protect Iraqi air force assets and save lives. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

U.S. Air Force firefighters train with military and civillian counterparts

Staff Sgt. Josh Hammer 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, firefighter, goes through the proper "shut down" procedures for an Iraqi air force C-130, Aug. 5, 2010, at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq. Proper emergency shutdown of the aircraft is crucial to ensure the safety of the rescuers and crew, during an emergency. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

U.S. Air Force firefighters train with military and civillian counterparts

Iraqi air force firefighters spray water on an Iraqi air force C-130 during a simulated aircraft fire Aug. 4, 2010, at New Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq. The firefighters are being trained by 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters in aircraft rescue, firefighting and structural firefighting. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom

Airmen from the 332ND Medical Group Contingeny Aeromedical Staging Facility (CASF) medical vehicles pull up to transport patients to the Joint Base Balad theater hospital on July 17, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin / Released)

Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom

U.S. Air Force reservist Maj. Marty Maddox a flight nurse assigned to the 362nd Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight, observes patients bandages during an aeromedical mission aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft from Tikrit to Joint Base Balad, Iraq on July 17, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin / Released)