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The Ochos keep ‘em moving

Staff Sgt. Josh Budinich, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Flight aero repair craftsman, prepares his checklist prior to inspecting a C-17 Globemaster III June 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 8th EAMS contains Aerial Port Flight and Aircraft Maintenance Flight. MXA Airmen maintain the most technically advanced cargo airlift aircraft in the world as the largest enroute unit in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. They refuel and launch C-17s, C-5 Galaxies and Boeing 777, 767 and 747 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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The Ochos keep ‘em moving

Staff Sgt. Josh Budinich, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Flight aero repair craftsman, installs the C-17 Globemaster III cargo ramp toes during a preflight inspection June 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Depending on the situation of the aircraft, inspections can take nearly three hours to ensure the aircraft is prepared for the next mission. One of the many challenges Airmen face here is the impact of heat on various systems; with the warm weather, Airmen have to keep the aircraft at a constant temperature while operating on any of the systems to prevent additional issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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The Ochos keep ‘em moving

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Taylor, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Flight instruments and flight controls craftsman, stands by as Staff Sgt. Josh Budinich, 8th EAMS, MXA aero repair craftsman, controls the C-17 Globemaster III cargo ramp during a preflight inspection June 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Approximately 130 Airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and Travis Air Force Base, Calif. work around the clock maintaining the airlift assets here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AUAB air traffic controllers keep combat mission moving

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dallas Bloss, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, NCO in charge of training and standardization, speaks with an individual that contacted the tower for further directions at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 13, 2016. In addition to monitoring USAF Air Traffic Control members, Dallas, a native of Gas City Ind., supports the coalition forces that share the tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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AUAB air traffic controllers keep combat mission moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Colomo, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control journeyman, surveys an aircraft as it lands on the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 13, 2016. Incoming aircraft must first contact the tower before making their final approach, and ATC members such as Colomo, a native of Mechanicsville, Md., approve and direct the aircraft safely across the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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AUAB air traffic controllers keep combat mission moving

Headgear, which includes one headphone and one microphone, is donned by each 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control member as a means of communication at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 13, 2016. The ATC members communicate with the incoming and outgoing aircraft, the local airport as well as any motorized vehicle on the flight line for the safe and orderly handling of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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AUAB air traffic controllers keep combat mission moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Colomo, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control journeyman, observes the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 13, 2016. Colomo, a native of Mechanicsville, Md., keeps in contact with the local airport throughout the day as a means of tracking aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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AUAB air traffic controllers keep combat mission moving

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dallas Bloss, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, NCO in charge of training and standardization, keeps watch of the runway as aircraft land and depart at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 13, 2016. Dallas, a native of Gas City, Ind., tracks air and ground movements by listening to incoming and outgoing transmissions from the facility, pilots and vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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AUAB air traffic controllers keep combat mission moving

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control flight conduct day-to-day flight line operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 13, 2016. ATC members are tasked with the mission of the safe and orderly handling of aircraft and working with other agencies to ensure aircraft take-off in a timely manner to support operations throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle)
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Warfighters suited up by AUAB Airmen

Senior Airman Devondra Randall, armory journeyman (left) and Master Sgt. Suzanne McMurray, NCO in charge transient armory, assist Technical Sgt. Jennifer Brandt June 23, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Brandt, a personnelist on her way downrange, had to turn in her weapons and complete paperwork as she made a planned stop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Warfighters suited up by AUAB Airmen

Getting the right fit is important when fitting protective equipment onto service members going downrange according to Master Sgt. Michelle Guida, Expeditionary Theater Distrbution Center superintendant, as she adjusts body armor to a customer June 23, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The ETDC is part of the 379th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and is the busiest one in the Air Force Guida said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Warfighters suited up by AUAB Airmen

Clearing a weapon is one of the first steps to checking in for transient and permanent party members, and Senior Airman Devondra Randall does just that with an M-4 rifle June 14, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Randall, an armory journeyman, is part of the Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center at the 379th Wir Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Warfighters suited up by AUAB Airmen

Airman 1st Class O'Shea Stankus, 379th Expedtionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, customer service journeyman assists Technical Sgt. Jennifer Brandt with the fit of her body armor June 23, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Stankus works in the busiest Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center in the Air Force according to Master Sgt. Michelle Guida, ETDC superintendant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Warfighters suited up by AUAB Airmen

Senior Airman Todd Kruger (left), a 379th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service journeyman, adjusts a helmet for an Airman as he deploys downrange June 23, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Kruger works in the Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center where attention to detail is key to equipping warfighters Master Sgt. Michelle Guida, ETDC superintendant said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Warfighters suited up by AUAB Airmen

Airman 1st Class O'Shea Stankus, 379th Expedtionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, customer service journeyman assists an Airman with the fit of their body armor June 23, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Stankus works in the Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center where she insures Airmen have protective equipment that fits before they head to the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Master Sgt. Amy Hartman, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron mental health NCO in charge, briefs firefighters of the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Fire Station 3 during their weekly roll call held June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ECES fire department provides word-class fire and emergency service where they protect lives and properties from all hazards. In addition, they also provide premier fire and emergency services and host a robust fire prevention and education program. (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, adjusts a scene light prior to operating the fire pump on Engine 21 June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The fire department here is the busiest fire department in the Air Force based on call volume. Despite their operations tempo, the firefighters also assist with fire sprinkler system maintenance and teach fire safety to school children at the American School of Doha. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Firefighters beat the heat

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal pass through the technical decontamination corridor to ensure all contaminants are washed off of the responders during a hazardous materials exercise March 16, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Members from the fire department, explosive ordnance disposal unit, bioenvironmental engineering, and emergency management participated in the exercise to respond to a simulated reported explosion inside a building and safely inspect the area of any hazardous material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jared Mumma/Released)
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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 Engine 21 June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ECES fire department consists of enlisted personnel from Active Duty, Air National Guard and Reserve units. Its structure mirrors most fire departments to include a fire chief, deputy fire chief, training chief, fire prevention and inspection division, and emergency communications center crew chiefs. (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, dons his self-contained breathing apparatus face piece prior to operating a hand line from Engine 21 June 24, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. There is more than one fire station here to provide adequate coverage and quick response time based on the geography of the base and volume of calls. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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