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Desert Diamond Symposium

U.S. Air Force Airmen listen about the duties and responsibilities of a first sergeant during a Desert Diamond Symposium at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 22, 2014. The two-day course was designed to provide information and tools to aspiring first sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Cates)

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Desert Diamond Symposium

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Mitchell, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron first sergeant shares his experiences with attendees during a Desert Diamond Symposium at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 22, 2014. Course curriculum ranged from explaining first sergeant responsibilities to administrative paperwork, how to deal with Article 15 processing to domestic violence and sexual assault response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Cates)

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Desert Diamond Symposium

A U.S. Air Force Airman takes notes during a Desert Diamond Symposium at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 22, 2014. First sergeants must have a wide range of knowledge, such as personnel management , military training and Air Force organization.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Cates)

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Desert Diamond Symposium

Published June 27, 2014