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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Maj. Daniel Hoak, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron joint surveillance target attack radar systems pilot, waves as he and his team taxi down the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, after returning from a mission June 7, 2016. The E-8C JSTARS is a joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army program that detects, tracks and classifies moving ground vehicles in all conditions deep behind enemy lines by using a multi-mode side looking radar. The system evolved from Army and Air Force programs to develop, detect, locate and attack enemy armor at ranges beyond the forward area of troops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Airman 1st Class Strickland, 7th Air Mobility Unit crew chief, pushes back an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems into its respective parking spot after completing a mission June 7, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, using a “Uke” MB-2 Tow Tractor. The aircraft contains a radar and computer subsystems that can gather and display detailed battlefield information on ground forces. It can support the full spectrum of roles and missions ranging from peacekeeping operations to major theater war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Maintainers use a mechanical lift to work on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. With temperatures in the low 120s, crew chiefs are still able to launch 30 or more aircraft each day in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and other missions across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño)
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Maintained tankers fuel the fight

Staff Sgt. Ryan Feeney, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, communicates with a KC-135 Stratotanker air crew prior to a mission June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The KC-135 delivers fuel to aircraft flying combat air patrols and other missions across the theater, which enhances the Air Force’s capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach and saves coalition lives every day. Feeney is attached to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and hails from Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Maintainers fuel the fight

Senior Airman Peter Currier, a crew chief with the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, checks the flaps on a KC-135 Stratotanker June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Airmen from the 340th AMU work with more than 60 coalition partners in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and other missions throughout the theater. Currier is stationed at Bangor Air National Guard Base in Bangor, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Maintainers fuel the fight

Staff Sgt. Ryan Feeney, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the landing gear on a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a mission June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. KC-135 maintainers work behind the scenes to enable the success of the air refueling mission across the theater. The 340th AMU here maintains the largest KC-135 fleet in the world, launching more than 30 KC-135s daily in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and other theater requirements. Feeney is attached to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and hails from Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Maintainers keep fuel in the fight

Staff Sgt. Ryan Feeney, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the hydraulic system on a KC-135 Stratotanker June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The hydraulic system on the KC-135 encompasses almost every system, to include landing gear, hydraulic steering, aircraft brakes and flight control. Feeney is attached to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and hails from Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Maintainers keep fuel in the fight

Staff Sgt. Ryan Feeney, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, places a tire chalk in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker before an upcoming mission June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Airmen from the 340th AMU conduct repairs and perform a variety of maintenance tasks to prepare the aircraft for in-air refueling missions. Feeney is attached to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and hails from Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Maintainers keep fuel in the fight

Staff Sgt. Ryan Feeney, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares a KC-135 Stratotanker for a mission June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Airmen from the 340th AMU work together to prepare more than 30 KC-135s for daily in-air refueling missions round the clock. Feeney is attached to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and hails from Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Maintainers keep fuel in the fight

Maintainers use a mechanical lift to work on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 1, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. With temperatures in the low 120s, crew chiefs are still able to launch 30 or more aircraft each day in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and other missions across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing gather for a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United State of America. The day originated in the years following the Civil War to honor those who died while in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, places a wreath in front of a battlefield cross during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The floral tribute is a ritual that occurs around the world. The tradition recognizes the beauty and the brevity of life for those who died while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, salutes the ceremonial battlefield cross and wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The battlefield cross is comprised of combat gear and serves as a representation to commemorate the men and women who died while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Lt. Col. Timothy Hofman, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron commander, salutes as base honor guard members lower the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Memorial Day, which is observed the last Monday of May, was initiated to honor the soldiers from the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard perform a two-man fold during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The base honor guard performs military honors for various events and ceremonies here. The flag is folded into a shape of a tri-cornered hat in representation of the service members who fought for the country to preserve its rights, privileges and freedoms of American citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

A battlefield cross sits on display in front of 379th Air Expeditionary Wing members during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A battlefield cross is a symbolic marker to show honor and respect for service members who have been killed while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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SD visits Iraq

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter pins the Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal on Staff Sgt. Brandon Eckstein, 370th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
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Crew chief scores AF “hat trick” by launching every type of bomber into combat

Master Sgt. Jeremy Michael Hord, 379th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft section chief, checks the screws of a B-52 Stratofortress May 20, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hord achieved a career milestone when he launched his third type of bomber, a B-52 Stratofortress, into combat April 14 here. Now, Hord can say he has launched every type of bomber currently serving in the U.S. Air Force’s fleet. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Crew chief scores AF “hat trick” by launching every type of bomber into combat

Master Sgt. Jeremy Michael Hord, 379th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft section chief, poses for a photo in front of a B-52 Stratofortress May 20, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Within his 13 years of service, Hord launched all three types of bombers actively serving in the Air Force inventory, to include a B-1B Lancer, a B-2 Spirit and a B-52 Stratofortress, across three different combat campaigns. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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AFCENT Band Galaxy ends stint in desert on a high note

AFCENT Band, Galaxy, performs for a crowd of U.S., Afghan and coalition forces at Hamid Karzai International Airport April 16, marking the first performance by an AFCENT band to that country in over a year. Galaxy connected service members, Coalition partners, embassy officials and host-nation communities in four countries by performing more than 66 missions during their three-month deployment to the AFCENT theater. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Travis Terreo)
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