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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites his toy while taking a break in training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MWD team is incorporated into security forces operations that ensure the security of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with his dog, Grim, after completing a training scenario Sept. 16, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs and their handlers work throughout the region to support detection and deterrence efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares food for military working dogs Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs patrol all of the coalition facilities regularly. Having MWDs in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility enables them to achieve increased detection capabilities of personnel, explosives and narcotics and deter the enemy through aggressive patrolling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands by as Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th ESFS MWD handler, inspects an individual during a training scenario Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. There are two main types of MWDs in the Air Force: explosive detector dogs and narcotic detector dogs. In addition, the MWDs can also be trained to bite and hold suspects to affect an apprehension. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers and their assigned dogs maintain a secure operating environment by preventing the introduction of explosives onto Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, through explosive detection. They directly support the Vehicle Search Area and detection sweeps around critical assets and provide psychological deterrence by conducting foot patrols and presence patrols around populated areas or high traffic areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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JSTARS Airmen achieve 1M hours of flight time

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System from the 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron lands after a mission on Sept. 12, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. TheE-8C JSTARS uses its communications and radar systems to support ground attack units and direct air support throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.Sgt. Carlos J. Trevio/Released)
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JSTARS Airmen achieve 1M hours of flight time

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System from the 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron touches down after a mission on Sept. 12, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. TheE-8C JSTARS is a joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army program that detects, tracks and clasifies 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/Tech.Sgt. Carlos J. Trevio/Released)
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JSTARS Airmen achieve 1M hours of flight time

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System returns at sunset from a mission on Sept. 12, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. JSTARS fly daily at various times and average around 11 hours per flight to support operations in the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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JSTARS Airmen achieve 1M hours of flight time

Crew chiefs from the 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit exit a E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System prior to a mission on Sept. 12, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The JSTARS uses its communicaiton and radar systems support ground units and direct air support throughout the area of responisbility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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JSTARS Airmen achieve 1M hours of flight time

Staff Sgt. Dustin Miller, a crew chief deployed here from Robins AirForce Base, Ga., rom the 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit prepares a fuel line to load a E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System prior to a mission on Sept. 12, 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 on the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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JSTARS Airmen achieve 1M hours of flight time

Crew chiefs from the 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit prepare to load fuel onto a E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System prior to a mission on Sept. 12, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The crew chiefs from the 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit are deployed here from Robins Air Force Base, Ga. NCO in charge Senior Master Sgt. Frederick Mabry (center), Staff Sgts. Michael Edwards (left) and Dustin Miller(right) prepared the JSTARS for a combat mission later on that evening. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Meet the MacGyver of AUAB’s medical group

Tech. Sgt. Kristoffer Bruce, 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron biomedical equipment repair technician, pushes buttons on on an x-ray machine to ensure they machine functions Sept. 8, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The native of Fayetteville, N.C., repairs biomedical equipment like it was going to be used to care for his family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. CarlosJ. Treviño/Released)
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Meet the MacGyver of AUAB’s medical group

Tech. Sgt. Kristoffer Bruce, 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron biomedical equipment repair technician, does a maintenance check on a anesthesia machine at the emergency room Sept. 8, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Bruces is also the facilities manager for the medical group and is in charge of 11 buildings here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. CarlosJ. Treviño/Released)
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Upgraded regional PMEL facility opens

The gloved right hand of Staff Sgt. Jacob Lober, 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman, handles a steel gauge block Aug. 24, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The block could be used to calibrate a micrometer, calipers or anything that have a length calibration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. CarlosJ. Treviño/Released)
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Upgraded regional PMEL facility opens

Senior Airmen Eric Vetelino(left) and Staff Sgt. Jacob Lober(right), 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsmen, check analytical balance during a calibration test Aug. 24, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMS PMEL shop supports the calibration of 13,700 pieces of equipment assigned to over 300 work centers at 24 bases in 10 countries in the Central Command area of responsibiity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Upgraded regional PMEL facility opens

Staff Sgt. Jacob Lober, 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman, wears gloves to hold a small clear piece called an optical flat Aug. 24, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Lober wears the gloves to prevent any moisture from his hands touching the piece, which will ruin the flat. (U.S. Air Forc e photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Upgraded regional PMEL facility opens

Staff Sgt. Jacob Lober, 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman, handles a mechanical force gauge Aug. 24, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS's PMEL supports approximately 13,700 pieces of test, measurement and diagnostice equipment in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. CarlosJ. Treviño/Released)
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Upgraded regional PMEL facility opens

A granite table, weighing a ton, is used to represents a true flat surface when 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory is balancing equipment. Staff Sgt. Jacob Lober, a PMEL craftsman, went on to explain that the table aids technicians in finding a stable reading when the PMEL repairs rquipment Aug. 24, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. CarlosJ. Treviño/Released)
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Upgraded regional PMEL facility opens

Staff Sgt. Jacob Lober, 379th Expeditionary Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman, inserts a calibration rod as part of the system used to test the guidance system of missiles Aug. 24, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS's PMEL Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility is the only shop in the Air Forces Central Commands's area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Airman follows dad’s lead, applies lesson to life and career

Senior Airman Christopher Martinez, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron crew chief, prepares a liquid oxygen tank prior to recharging a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 3, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Martinez works with liquid oxygen that is recharged into an aircraft to provide pure oxygen to aircrews during missions. Martinez joined the Air Force to follow his father’s footsteps and continue his family’s military legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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