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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Senior Airman Jonathan Chong (left), 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron physical and dimensional technician, trains Senior Airman Marc Rosales (right), 379th EMXS physical and dimensional technician, how to detect contaminations in an oxygen pressure guage on oxygen test measurement diagnostic equipment July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. After the gauges are checked for contamination, they are calibrated to ensure they accurately display pressure readings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Senior Airman Brandon Ramoin, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron physical and dimensional technician, calibrates a RF Wattmeter scale and compares it to a standard power sensor July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory tests equipment for all the Air Forces Central bases to ensure that they are properly calibrated, providing safe, accurate, reliable and traceable equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Senior Airman Brandon Ramoin, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron physical and dimensional technician, calibrates a RF Wattmeter scale and compares it to a standard power sensor July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory produce over 10,000 tested and calibrated items each year, similar to larger Air Force PMEL flights, such as the one at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Staff Sgt. Matteo Loiero, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron physical and dimensional supervisor, certifies pressure standard equipment July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory tests the accuracy of all the pressure test equipment in the Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Staff Sgt. Clinton Curley, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron electronics supervisor, adjusts a torque on a missile guidance test set during a missile targeting alignment verification assessment July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Curley is a member of the 379th EMXS Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory which calibrates equipment for units across the Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Staff Sgt. Joshua Barrantes-Leonard, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron quality assurance evaluator, updates environmental control system data July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory compiles the data in a monthly report to ensure the lab is at a constant temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit, plus or minus 6 degrees, and between 20-50% relative humidity to maintain consistent testing conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Senior Airman Eric Besida, 379th Expeditionary Maintenace Squadron physical and dimensional technician, calibrates a precision balance machine July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The precision balance machine verifies the accuracy of weghts used to calibrate torque screwdrivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Senior Airman Jonathan Chong (left), 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron physical and dimensional technician, trains Senior Airman Marc Rosales (right), 379th EMXS physical and dimensional technician, how to detect contaminations in an oxygen pressure guage on oxygen test measurement diagnostic equipment July 30, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Chong and Rosales are part of the calibration section, which is the sole regional repair network node for Air Forces Central, supporting every base in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow)
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PMEL flight – domination through calibration

Senior Airman Javier Ortega, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) technician, calibrates a torque wrench Jan. 25, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The team supports approximately 14,000 pieces of TMDE and can forward deploy to locations throughout U.S. Air Forces Central Command to provide precise calibration for equipment that can’t be transported to Al Udeid. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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PMEL flight – domination through calibration

Senior Airman Marco Guccione, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) technician, calibrates a signal generator using a frequency counter and a microwave measuring receiver Jan. 25, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The team supports approximately 14,000 pieces of TMDE and can forward deploy to locations throughout U.S. Air Forces Central Command to provide precise calibration for equipment that can’t be transported to Al Udeid. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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PMEL flight – domination through calibration

Staff Sgt. Ryan Perez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) craftsman, calibrates a wheel load scale with a force presser Jan. 25, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The team supports approximately 14,000 pieces of TMDE and can forward deploy to locations throughout U.S. Air Forces Central Command to provide precise calibration for equipment that can’t be transported to Al Udeid. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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PMEL flight – domination through calibration

Senior Airman Janae Caldwell, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) technician, calibrates a piece of equipment with an oscilloscope Jan. 25, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The team supports approximately 14,000 pieces of TMDE and can forward deploy to locations throughout U.S. Air Forces Central Command to provide precise calibration for equipment that can’t be transported to Al Udeid. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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PMEL flight – domination through calibration

Senior Airman LaTerry Hardy, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) physical dimensions technician, uses a relief valve to set maximum tire pressures for tire inflator kits Jan. 25, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Members of Al Udeid’s PMEL team support other deployed locations across U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s area of responsibility and can forward deploy when equipment isn’t able to be shipped here for repair. The team supports approximately 14,000 pieces of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment used by various other career fields. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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PMEL flight – domination through calibration

Senior Airman LaTerry Hardy, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) physical dimensions technician, uses a relief valve to set maximum tire pressures for tire inflator kits Jan. 25, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Members of Al Udeid’s PMEL team support other deployed locations across U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s area of responsibility and can forward deploy when equipment isn’t able to be shipped here for repair. The team supports approximately 14,000 pieces of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment used by various other career fields. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Busiest PMEL team in the Air Forces moves to enduring facility

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kc Berger, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman, troubleshoots a component malfunction, Dec. 31, 2014, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS’s PMEL Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility is the only shop in Air Forces Central Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Busiest PMEL team in the Air Forces moves to enduring facility

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josh Herman, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, tests a relief valve to ensure it is set to the proper pressure used for tires, Dec. 31, 2014, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMXS’s PMEL shop calibrates more than 1,000 items a month. Herman is deployed from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Busiest PMEL team in the Air Forces moves to enduring facility

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeffrey Tyler, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, calibrates a torque wrench, Dec. 31, 2014, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. PMEL Airmen have many tools or what they call “standards” to ensure everything is accurately calibrated. Tyler is deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Busiest PMEL team in the Air Forces moves to enduring facility

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory shop give leadership from the379th Air Expeditionary Wing a tour of the new PMEL facility here, Dec. 29, 2014, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The new PMEL facility will provide a more stable environment and additional workspace for PMEL Airmen, allowing for increased measurement and calibration capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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Busiest PMEL team in the Air Forces moves to enduring facility

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Carpenter, left, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, speaks with Brig. Gen. Darren Hartford, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Dec. 29, 2014, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Carpenter, who works in the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, spoke with Hartford about the upgrades the PMEL shop will be receiving after they move into a more robust building. Carpenter is deployed from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kia Atkins)
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