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Firefighters beat the heat

Senior Airman Dashawn Gilford, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his personal protective equipment prior to stretching a 1 ¾-inch hand line from the side of the Engine 21 June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Firefighters place their personal protective equipment onto the fire truck and inspect their self-contained breathing apparatus in preparation for each work shift. Fire truck operators also inspect and start the truck to ensure the vehicle is ready for service and nothing is broken or missing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Senior Airman Dashawn Gilford, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stretches a 1-3/4 inch hand line, which flows approximately 150 gallons per minute, from the side of the Engine 21 June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 100-foot hand line is broken into 50-foot lengths and is drained of water and rolled to remove air after each use. The hose lengths are then reattached and loaded back onto the engine neatly and correctly to ensure a smooth deployment when an emergency arises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Senior Airman Dashawn Gilford, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, advances a 1 ¾-inch hand line, which sprays in a fog pattern June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Most Air Force and Department of Defense firefighters work 72 consecutive hours each week providing fire and emergency services to the aircraft and the base. The 379th ECES fire department works with coalition and host nation partners in support of several types of aircraft on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Staff Sgt. Josh Patterson, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Engine 21 operator, operates the fire pump of Engine 21 June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Fire pump operators go through training and classroom time to understand how a fire pump functions and how to effectively operate it. Firefighters conduct training daily to improve their response to building and aircraft fires, rescuing people from auto accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue to prepare for different types of emergencies that can occur on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Staff Sgt. Josh Patterson, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Engine 21 operator, increases the throttle of Engine 21’s fire pump to the appropriate pressure of 120 pounds per square inch, which is the required pressure for a 1 ¾-inch hand line June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Due to the warm weather, many of the fires occur outside to include fires in dumpsters, large generators overheating and catching fire, and fuel spills caused by heat-expanded fuel that overflows out of aircraft fuel vents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Staff Sgt. Gregory Mazzone, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Boulware, 379th ECES crew chief, repack the 1 ¾-inch hand line from Engine 21 June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Repacking a hand line requires certain hose lines loaded in specific ways for different situations. Ensuring the hose is placed back on the Engine 21 correctly is critical to its rapid deployment at the next emergency where it is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Staff Sgt. Kevin Vaughn, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, operates the Oshkosh Striker crash truck on the flight line June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The striker carries 3,000 gallons of water and 420 gallons of firefighting foam. It can discharge the water or foam from a roof turret, which flows 1,250 gallons per minute, or a front bumper mounted turret, which flows 300 gpm. The AUAB fire department is the busiest in the Air Force based on call volume. The warm weather here places additional stress on systems that sometimes results in the outbreak of a fire, such as motors running hotter on vehicles or electrical systems overheating when under high demand. Additionally, unlike at home station, the 379th ECES fire department works with coalition and host nation partners in support of several types of aircraft on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Vinson, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, pulls a drag parachute in preparation of packing it for a B-5 Stratofortress June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A drag chute is used to decelerate the B-52 during landing, reducing wear and tear to ceramic brake pads used by the aircraft, increasing their life span. The 379th EOSS AFE flight is the focal point for all flight equipment in regards to inspection, maintenance and repacking of all aircraft-related survival equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rhodes, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, folds a drag parachute for a B-52 Stratofortress June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The canopy is re-packed by following specific guidelines using techniques to ensure effective deployment during landing. AFE flight Airmen perform the detail-oriented task of piecing together parachutes used in aircraft that deliver air power in support of Operation Inherent Resolve here. They are also responsible for combat survival and evasion locator radios, night vision devices, life rafts, life preservers, emergency oxygen equipment, aircrew chemical defense ensembles, survival kits and normal back-style parachutes worn by aircrews of the B-52 Stratofortress and C-130 Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Airman 1st Class Jacob Rhodes and Senior Airman Athena Strong, both 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, untangle parachute lines while folding a drag parachute for a B-52 Stratofortress June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 90-foot parachutes deploy as soon as the aircraft reaches 100 knots to assist the aircraft in landing by slowing it down on the runway. The AFE back shop is the only one established in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility and is one of the few AFE flights Air Force-wide that supports seven to eight different air frames. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Senior Airman Athena Strong and Airman 1st Class Jacob Rhodes, both 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen, fold a drag parachute for a B-52 Stratofortress June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A B-52 drag chute is a parachute designed to be deployed to slow the aircraft and provide control and stability. AFE Airmen first inspect the parachute by checking for tangles and holes before repacking it for another mission. Depending on the extent of damage found during inspection, Airmen can spend eight to ten hours fixing the chute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeymen accordion-fold a drag parachute prior to packing it into the case assembly, which is then installed onto a B-52 Stratofortress June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Each of the 16 drag chutes here are allowed to deploy 160 times. Inspecting the 180-pound drag chute prior to repacking is vital because the smallest knot can make the difference between a successful chute deployment and disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Tech Sgt. Wesley Vinson, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Rhodes, 379th EOSS AFE journeyman, set up the drag chute in preparation of packing it in a bag June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. AFE has a total of 16 drag chutes to support the B-52 Stratofortress mission. It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes for two Airmen to pack one chute. Besides inspecting, maintaining and repacking survival equipment, the AFE flight also assists with arming and de-arming aircrews and supports mishap investigations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Vinson, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, jumps on a drag chute while packing it to be installed into a B-52 Stratofortress June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Compressing a 180-pounds drag chute requires notable force, so Airmen use an elevated stand to allow them to use their entire body weight to pack the chute tightly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Vinson, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, ties a knot to make sure the metal pin stays in, which holds the chute closed to prevent accidental deployment June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. AFE Airmen repack, inspect and maintain several chutes a day to support the B-52 Stratofortress mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The AFE flight includes Reserve, Air National Guard and Active Duty Airmen who support a range of aircraft, including the C-130 Hercules, E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, KC-135 Stratotanker and RC-135V/W Rivet Joint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Senior Airman Athena Strong, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, packs a drag parachute to be installed into a B-52 Stratofortress June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A drag chute is an extra-large parachute that B-52 pilots deploy during landing to slow the aircraft’s momentum. The chute helps slow down the aircraft and prolong the longevity of its brakes. In case of an emergency, the parachutes will also automatically deploy at a certain altitude or when salt water is detected. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFE matches B-52s fire power with stopping power

Several packed and unpacked drag parachutes sit inside of the aircrew flight equipment’s building ready for upcoming B-52 Stratofortress missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Airmen who work with B-52 Stratofortress drag chutes go through a two-week training course either at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., or Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to broaden their knowledge of how to successfully perform their detail-oriented task of piecing together parachutes that are used in B-52s. The AFE facility is a large part of the success to making sure each mission has the critical life support and survival equipment needed to handle emergencies and ensure the survival of isolated aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Newly renovated Cadillac opens

Senior Airman Woodrow Young (right), a structural journeyman from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, works with Staff Sgt. Jennifer Gormley and Senior Airman Candice Edwards, journeyman plumbers from the 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron from the 1st Expeditionary Cvil Engineering Group, to make sure a shower partition is level during a cadillac renovation at the Coalition Compound June 14, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The next projects for the engineers are installing new re-locatable billet cadillac trailers and continuing repairs on all cadillacs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Newly renovated Cadillac opens

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Gormley(left) and Senior Airman Candice Edwards (center) and Senior Airman Keonte Davis (background) , water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, from the 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron out of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group, attach a shower partition as part of the Cadillac renovation at the Coalition Compound June 14, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Gormley, Edwards and Lewis were part of a team that took three months to renovate the Cadillac.(U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Newly renovated Cadillac opens

Staff Sgt. Jael Herrera, an electrical technician from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron drills a hole to attach a partition between shower stalls in a cadillac at the Coalition Compound June 14, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The CE Airmen had been working around the clock for three months to complete the project. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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