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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

Multiple Groups from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing salute as the United States flag is lowered during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001 . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

A member from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing fire department rings a bell in honor of those lost during a 9/11 memorial event Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

Brig. Gen. Gerald Donahue, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks at a 9/11 memorial event Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

A member from the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron narrates during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

A member from the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron narrates during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

K9 handlers from the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron stand at parade rest during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

A member from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing fire department stands at parade rest during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

A display sits in honor of those lost 20 years prior, during a 9/11 memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

Representatives from the U.S. Embassy Doha, and Customs and Border Protection agents and officers stand in formation as they wait for a 9/11 memorial ceremony to begin Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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9/11 20th anniversary memorial ceremony

Multiple Groups from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing stand in formation as they wait for a 9/11 memorial ceremony to begin Sept. 11, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This 9/11 memorial event marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evac operation: Airmen experiences

“This opportunity has allowed me to serve for the greater good and has meant the world to me. Everyone deserves a chance to live a peaceful life. To see everyone band together to make this happen is nothing short of extraordinary, and exemplifies the Air Force’s core values: Integrity first, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. One thing that has stuck with me throughout this effort to evacuate Afghanistan, are all the kids smiling and playing, knowing they have a better life ahead of them," said Airman 1st Class Jose Antonio Cruz, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force member. Cruz’s home station is Lakenheath Air Base, England with the 48th Security Forces Squadron. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evac operation: Airmen experiences

“Our priority is to avert suffering and save lives. Some of the people we’re helping evacuate Afghanistan and get to America and beyond are getting a chance for a new life. In the throngs of people flowing, there are future doctors, leaders and entrepreneurs that will make the world a better place. As a new father, seeing the children getting that chance is an insurmountable feeling,” said Lt. Col. Thomas E. Elders, U.S. Marine Corps J3/5 Defense Security Cooperation Management Office-Afghanistan deputy. Elders’ home station is Camp Pendleton, California with the l Marine Expeditionary Force. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evac operation: Airmen experiences

"When I see refugees and children coming here after they have left everything they know, I am in awe of the confidence they have to put their lives in our hands and trust that they will be safe and taken care of, and we are doing just that. This is what I signed up to do. This is what the Air Force trained me to do. I am happy that I can help and use my skills in a situation like this," said Staff Sgt. Abigail Swanson, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron medical technician. Swanson is a member of the North Dakota Air National Guard with the 119th Medical Group. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evac operation: Airmen experiences

"It's been a lot of hard work helping these people, but it's been rewarding all at the same time and makes me grateful for the life I have back home. Being able to put fuel on the planes that are transporting these people from a bad situation is nothing I expected when I came here for this deployment. We are making history here and all of us are working so hard to give these people better lives. It's an amazing feeling to be apart of something so much bigger than myself," said Airman 1st Class Jasmine Shoemaker, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator. Shoemaker's home station is Travis Air Force Base, California with the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evac operation: Airmen experiences

"I always saw humanitarian crises happening on the news from all over the world and never thought I would find myself a part of one of them. Helping reunite separated family members has changed my perspective on life. Connecting on an individual level and empathizing with people who are so grateful for any help is something I will never forget. Everyone around the base has converged to make sure we can provide our best comforts to get everyone to safety, and I am proud to be amongst these amazing Airmen in the greatest Air Force the world has ever seen," said Staff Sgt. Alec Lamposona, 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron computer systems administrator. Lamposona's home station is Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska with the 55th Communications Squadron. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evac operation: Airmen experiences

"Helping these people is one of the most important missions the Army can have. Seeing the families in desperate need makes me think of my own daughters and it gives me hope that these people are going to get a new start in a free society where they can be themselves. The willingness of the other evacuees to help each other and help us shows that the truest light can exist in the darkest of times. I saw evacuees allow four other evacuees who were going through chemotherapy take their spot. These people look up to us and are inspired by us, but I don’t know if they realize how inspiring they are themselves," said SSG Martin Jonathan, United States Army mortar section leader. Jonathan is based out of Fort Polk, Louisiana with the 3/10 2-4 infantry Charlie Company. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evac operation: Airmen experiences

"Hands down the most fulfilling experience I've had in my entire life is helping these people out of Afghanistan. We all miss our families back home, but helping the evacuees is a part of something bigger than ourselves. Seeing small children in need of food and water and people who want to flee their country so bad that they are willing to risk their lives...it's truly humbling," said Senior Airmen Brett Rosa, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force leader. Rosa's home station is Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada with the 99th Security Forces Squadron. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing welcome qualified evacuees Aug. 16, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The evacuees departed Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, on multiple military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A U.S. service member unloads and breakdown boxes of bedding for qualified evacuees Aug. 21, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. As part of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the evacuees departed Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan on multiple military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

Qualified evacuees arrive Aug. 16, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The evacuees departed Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, on multiple military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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