MFST exercises advance trauma life support

Airmen from the Mobile Field Surgical Team participated in a medical exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 27, 2014, to work on life-saving skills provided to wounded warriors. An MFST is a group of medical professionals who support forward operations throughout the U.S. Central Command's area

3-43 ADA BN Top Medic competition

3rd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion also known as "Task Force Legion" held a top medic competition in February 2014. Combat Medics from across the battalion faced four separate graded events, each testing their individual skills, readiness, and fitness. The competition began during

Refueling the fight

NASCAR is a sport where a few seconds could mean the difference between celebrating a victory or going home disappointed. The crew works as fast as possible to change the tires and refuel the vehicle to keep it out of the pit, and get it back on the track. Much like NASCAR's need for less time,

Aircrews depend on 379th EMXS avionics Airmen

As aircrews provide coverage for fighting forces on the ground, it is the responsibility of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron avionics flight to ensure the aircrews are properly equipped to provide support to troops in need.The 379th EMXS avionics flight houses the only avionics repair

InnaSense jams at AUAB

Airmen build bridges, relationships

More than 50 civil engineer Airmen participated in a model-sized bridge building competition at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during National Engineer Week, Feb. 22, 2014. National Engineer week, which ran from Feb. 16 - 22 this year, was started in 1951 to highlight the accomplishments of historical

Precision is easy for PMEL

Throughout history, people have struggled to quantify the basic properties of the things around them and to judge their value and/or performance. In the modern world, where value and performance have become increasingly standardized, electrical and physical standards and measurements have become so

"Strike First" Battalion Conducts Mobility Exercise in Southwest Asia

Soldiers from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conducted a mobility exercise from Jan. 19 - 21, 2014. The intent was to validate their ability to tactically transport and move the Patriot Air Defense System from one area of operation to another.The Fort Hood based

577th Prime BEEF builds Army new TOC

As units throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command's area of responsibility need new facilities, the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, or Prime BEEF, provides plans, designs, and construction capabilities for all branches of service.The 577th Prime BEEF

Marine Prowlers arrive at AUAB

The Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 (VMAQ-3) "Moondogs" arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, with their fixed wing electronic warfare EA-6B Prowlers, Feb. 17, 2014, to support the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The EA-6B Prowler is a four-seat, twin-engine tactical