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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Staff Sgt. Eddy, 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit hydraulic specialist, annotates maintenance actions performed during an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems inspection prior to aircrew arrival June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. JSTARS fly daily at various times and average around 11 hours per flight to support operations on the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Master Sgt. Martin Siler, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron joint surveillance target attack radar systems flight engineer, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems prior to takeoff June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. 7th EACCS aircrew and 7th Air Mobility Unit crew chiefs perform interior and exterior pre-flight inspections prior to every takeoff to ensure the safety of the crew flying and the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Crew chiefs from the 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit perform a foreign object damage walk prior to the aircraft taxiing in the runway June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. FOD, or foreign object damage, is a hazard for aircraft and other precision equipment. Suction caused by the air intake of jet engines can pull FOD into the aircraft and cause damage to the high-precision engines and other systems in the aircraft. FOD walks are performed to eliminate danger and problems to the aircraft taxiing down the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Staff Sgt. Balcerzak, 7th Air Mobility Unit crew chief, inspects the tires of an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems prior to aircrew arrival June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron and 7th AMU work alongside each other to check the aircraft for hazards, chalk the tires and ensure the pilots can exit the flight line safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems aircrew make their way to the E-8C JSTARS to prepare for departure June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. JSTARS aircrews provide support to both air and ground forces. The aircraft has the ability to track ground movement with its radar system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

1st Lt. Cory Snyder, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron joint surveillance target attack radar systems navigator sets up computer systems in an E-8C JSTARS prior to takeoff June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. JSTARS aircrew report the information they collect to theater ground and air commanders to ensure coalition forces have real-time data in support of operations on the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System taxis down the runway after completing a mission June 7, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The E-8C JSTARS aircraft uses its radar systems to support ground units and direct air support throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems taxis down the runway after completing a mission June 7, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The JSTARS team flies 10 to 11 hours per mission to provide ground commanders with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance air power to boost force protection, defensive operations, over-watch and combat search and rescue missions throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Staff Sgt. Brashears, 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit crew chief, directs an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems to its respective parking spot after completing a mission June 7, 2016. The JSTARS’ primary mission is to provide theater ground and air coalition commanders with ground surveillance to support attack operations and targeting that contributes to the delay, disruption and destruction of enemy forces. The aircraft is the only airborne platform in operation that can maintain real-time surveillance over a corps-sized area of the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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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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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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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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