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Braving the heat

Heat rises from the flight line as Airman 1st Class Connor Sweeney, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit hydraulic systems craftsman, moves equipment during a post flight inspection, Aug. 5, 2014, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. During post-flight inspections, the hydraulic systems craftsmen ensure the boom is functional and prepared for the next in-air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Braving the heat

Tech Sgt. Ryan Riley wipes sweat from his brow while he and Airman 1st Class Connor Sweeney, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit hydraulic systems craftsman, work together to adjust the aircrafts boom pod shaft, Aug. 5, 2014, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Airmen who perform maintenance on the flight line here endure stifling heat, sand and wind to keep air refueling aircraft and a multitude of other airframes constantly taking off and landing day and night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Braving the heat

Maintainers assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, review the boom pod area of the KC-135 Stratotanker, Aug. 5, 2014, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Stratotanker maintainers spend an estimated 24 hours to prepare the aircraft for an in-air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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Braving the heat

Airman 1st Class Joseph Swartz (right), 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, laughs during a break from maintenance duties, Aug. 5, 2014, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Swartz’s subtle New England accent cools the mood with jokes as the work pours in after sorties are flown all over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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U.S. AFCENT band goes out with a bite

Tech. Sgt. John Kukan, Air Forces Central Band Starlifter guitarist, plays as solo during the bands dedicated show for the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. Prior to the show, the 379th ESFS military working dog flight gave a show of force and explosive detection demonstration at the kennel, which was a first for the entire band and doubled as a training opportunity for the MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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U.S. AFCENT band goes out with a bite

Airman 1st Class Denver Murphy, U.S. Air Forces Central Band Starlifter male vocalist, sneaks behind members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron during the bands dedicated show for the squadron. Prior to the show, the 379th ESFS military working dog flight gave a show of force and explosive detection demonstration at the kennel, which was a first for the entire band and doubled as a training opportunity for the MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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U.S. AFCENT band goes out with a bite

Tech. Sgt. John Kukan, U.S. Air Forces Central Band Starlifter guitarist, listens to a briefing about military working dogs at the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel, Aug. 18, 2014, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MWD flight gave a show of force demonstration to the band prior to their last performance while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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