Check Six keeps base ready

After numerous insider attacks on service members on military installations, the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility implemented the Check Six program to instill a self-defense culture where all Airmen are trained and mentally prepared to react to any act of violence. The mission

Bataan remembrance march

During World War II, after the three-month Battle of Bataan, thousands of American and Filipino soldiers surrendered to Japanese forces on April 9, 1942. What followed next is known as the Bataan Death March, when Japanese soldiers forced the American and Filipino prisoners of war to march more than

FP keeps base safe through uniform shredding

For over a decade, service members deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, have shredded unserviceable uniforms to prevent them from getting in the wrong hands. The uniform shred policy was put into effect after American military uniforms were used to deceive and attack deployed American and coalition

CMSAF visits Airmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

AUAB Jiu-Jitsu family

Being away from family during a deployment can be stressful, and many Airmen find different ways to help cope with the stress. Physical fitness has become a staple in dealing with the stressors of deployments and many Airmen have different methods of working out while deployed. Some lift weights,

Continuing the Doolittle mission

April 18th marks the 72nd anniversary of the historic Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. Today, the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Tigers, one of the squadrons who executed the famous raid, commemorates the event by executing their assigned mission over the skies of Afghanistan. As they fly, they remember

Aeromedical evacuation: care in the air

There is nothing typical about a day in the life of an aeromedical evacuation team. Missions are tasked as needed ranging from minor sick or wounded service members to warriors requiring critical care. So when military members of all services need medical attention in the Central Command area of

Airmen attend Marine leadership course

Five Airmen along with 12 Marines are currently participating in a Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 Corporals Course which began April 1, 2014, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to learn basic leadership knowledge and skills. The course, which is similar to Airman Leadership School, is 2 and

AFTRCC ensures mission success

Every year more than 150,000 military personnel travel through Al Udied Air Base, Qatar, en route to their final deployment destination to continue the mission or to get back home to reunite with family. The coordination of thousands of service members who are in support of Operation Enduring

717th EASOS supports ground troops through air superiority

Although the transfer out of Afghanistan is currently underway, the need for close air support to provide protection for U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom is still a much needed part of the mission. The 717th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron which is located at