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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“I do my 12-hour shift at my traditional job as well as a 12-hour shift volunteering here, alternating between the two. I am happy to be here, honestly, seeing firsthand how much these people have lost and being able to help them. It opens your eyes. You get to see just how much there really is to lose. They are coming here trying to run away from all of it, and they ran away with so little. It does get me a little bit emotional. It's sad to see the position they are in. I’m grateful to be able to contribute by helping hand out supplies, helping with crowd control. Everything about this operation has made such an impact on me.” – Senior Airman John Smith 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 21, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“I just hit my year mark while being deployed out in Al Udeid. This mission and being a part of it is exactly why I joined. I help with supplies and make sure there are enough. I'll clean the bathroom if it needs to be done. I'm an all-around helper. I've been here since day one [of the evacuation]. One gentleman I spoke to said he hadn't slept for three days and said this is some of the best sleep he's ever gotten. I'm just happy that I can guarantee safety for him, and that he knows he can close his eyes and know his family will be alright so that he doesn't have to wake up in the middle of the night and start running. I am proud that I'm a part of everyone else working together to make this mission happen. When people talk about it, I can say that I was there and I was helping out. When they talk about what this group did and the impact it made, I can say I was a part of the group,” said Airman 1st Class Micheal Robinson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

"I just imagine if I were in their situation, how would l want to be treated? How would my Mom want to be treated? My shop is out here supporting this mission, we volunteered as a unit. We have reprioritized everything except the essential things, to be here and support where we can. It's rewarding and exhausting, but it makes me thankful for what I have, and hearing their stories makes me want to do anything that I can. One day I was playing catch with a little girl, and while we were playing, she wanted to show me something. She pulled up her sleeve and showed me a large scar that took up most of her arm. She told me her school had been bombed. It was heartbreaking. There are so many other stories. I just think if I were ever in this situation with my daughter, I would want someone to take time out and listen to me. I would want someone to be kind to me. My Mom was a refugee back in Vietnam- Vietcong. Growing up and hearing her stories of living her childhood in prison with my Grandfather, is a big part of why I am here every day, through the exhaustion, frustration, and heartbreak. I want to be here. I’m happy to be here," said Staff Sgt. Xena Hoye, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“I never thought I would be a part of history. I've only been here for two weeks. Our job as PAX reps is to get every evacuee manifested and wait for an aircraft to come down that can fit them on and take them to their location. We've been able to move thousands of people in the shortest time we've ever done before. It's been a lot of work but we've had help from a lot of people, allowing it to be a more streamlined process. I'm happy to get the evacuees to a new home, and I want to get them safe. We're trying to do everything we can to get them out. When I see that aircraft take-off full of people, I feel a lot better,” said Airman 1st Class Luke Miller, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 22, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Lee)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“I became a doctor because I wanted to help people, but this is a far different experience than anything I have been practicing over many years. I saw a child yesterday and he was saying he had a headache but in talking to him, I discovered he was an orphan. He came here by himself and spent the last two days travelling without any family. So, I put him aside and got the help of the State Department. Since then I’ve taken on the role of providing for these children and have actually used my phone to contact their families so at least their parents know they are O.K. and safe. What we are really doing aside from basic medical care is really providing a sense of psychological safety for these people because they have a lot of anxieties right now. They don’t understand what’s going to happen next and we’re doing our best to try and help them with the resources that we have available.” – Lt. Col. Paul Mariani, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 19, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“There are a lot of women and kids here and it’s hard knowing what they’ve been through, especially knowing that we will never experience what they have, ourselves. The best we can do is help them through this time and provide what we can. Our shifts are long; I don’t think I’ve worked less than a 12-hour shift but for me this has been very humbling. Living in the U.S., we have a lot of privileges; coming here, you see these people that have only their clothes on their backs and for myself I want to help where I can.” – Airmen 1st Class Konner Meadors, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 19, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)
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Afghanistan evac operations: Airmen experiences

“I’m glad to be here, this is why I joined and I am even looking at extending - but it’s very emotional. We’re seeing kids as young as 15 days old come in that are still nursing. Being a woman and seeing other women in these conditions, trying to take care of their children, it’s tough. There is one child [by himself] who is deaf and obviously doesn’t speak English. The state department is trying to help us mitigate these issues and link them up with their parents. We’re trying to get these kids fed and taken care of and be a voice for them.” – Senior Airman Rachel Akau, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Service members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as other supporting agencies are working 24/7 to support ongoing evacuation operations out of Afghanistan Aug. 19, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of the operation, thousands of qualified evacuees continue to arrive here from Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, on board multiple military aircraft. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Noah D. Coger)
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Afghanistan evacuation support

A service member hands out toys to children effected by the Afghanistan evacuation Aug. 28, 2021, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)
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Afghanistan evacuation support

Lt. Col. Ivan Blackwell, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron commander, holds a baby that arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during the Afghanistan evacuation Aug. 28, 2021. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the U.S. State Department in the departure of U.S. and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan, and to evacuate Afghan allies to safety. (Courtesy photo)
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AGE Airmen keep ground equipment rolling

Airman 1st Class Annaliz Rodriguez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) journeyman, fixes a leak found during routine maintenance for a bomb lift Jan. 4, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. AGE Airmen here perform maintenance on a variety of aircraft equipment including bomb lifts, hydraulic test stands, air conditioners, heaters and power carts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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AGE Airmen keep ground equipment rolling

Airman 1st Class Annaliz Rodriguez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) journeyman, fixes a leak found during routine maintenance for a bomb lift Jan. 4, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. AGE Airmen here perform maintenance on a variety of aircraft equipment including bomb lifts, hydraulic test stands, air conditioners, heaters and power carts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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AGE Airmen keep ground equipment rolling

Airman 1st Class Annaliz Rodriguez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) journeyman, fixes a leak found during routine maintenance for a bomb lift Jan. 4, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. AGE Airmen here perform maintenance on a variety of aircraft equipment including bomb lifts, hydraulic test stands, air conditioners, heaters and power carts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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AGE Airmen keep ground equipment rolling

Airman 1st Class Annaliz Rodriguez, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) journeyman, reviews technical orders for clarification on performing maintenance for a bomb lift Jan. 4, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. AGE Airmen here perform maintenance on a variety of aircraft equipment including bomb lifts, hydraulic test stands, air conditioners, heaters and power carts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Air

Senior Airman Brandon Wilkins (left) and Airman 1st Class Jacob Shores (right), hook up power and air to a B-1 B Lancer Jan. 11 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. During a post-flight inspection, maintainers hook up both power and air which allows the jet to stay cool while it receives gas. Wilkins and Shores are maintainers deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)
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Air and Flow

Senior Airman Brandon Wilkins (left) and Airmen 1st Class Jacob Shores (right), perform a post-flight inspection on a B-1 B Lancer Jan. 11 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wilkins and Shores, maintainers deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, hook up power and air to the B-1 which allows the jet to stay cool while it receives gas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)
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Air Coalition stands in solidarity with French partners

Members of the “garde d’honneur” from the French Air Force raise the French national flag, known as the Tricolour, to begin the Bastille Day ceremony July 14, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, hours before the attack in Nice, France. France is one of 20 nations supporting the air Coalition that provides decisive air and space power to combat Daesh and other terrorist organizations and ensure the stability of the Southwest Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Air Coalition stands in solidarity with French partners

Recipients of the French National Defense Medal and Air Force Achievement Medal form a receiving line during the Bastille Day ceremony July 14, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Lt. Gen. Charles Brown, right, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, and Monsieur Eric Chevallier, center, Ambassador of France to Qatar, awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal and French National Defense Medal to French and American military members. The members participated in operational activities to contain, dismantle and destroy Daesh and other terrorist organizations throughout the Southwest Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Air Coalition stands in solidarity with French partners

Monsieur Eric Chevallier, Ambassador of France to Qatar, pins a bronze French National Defense medal onto Lt. Col. Charles Palmer, chief of the coalition’s liaison cell, during the Bastille Day ceremony July 14, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The French National Day, often called “Bastille Day,” celebrates Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in France. France is one of 20 nations supporting the air Coalition that provides decisive air and space power to combat Daesh and other terrorist organizations and ensure the stability of the Southwest Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Air Coalition stands in solidarity with French partners

Coalition military members salute during the raising of the French flag, known as the Tricolour, during the Bastille Day ceremony July 14, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. France is one of 20 nations supporting the air Coalition that provides decisive air and space power to combat Daesh and other terrorist organizations and ensure the stability of the Southwest Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Air Coalition stands in solidarity with French partners

2nd Lt. Emilien Jacquot of the French Air Force narrates the history of French National Day, also known as Bastille Day, July 14, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The holiday celebrates Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in France. France is one of 20 nations supporting the air Coalition that provides decisive air and space power to combat Daesh and other terrorist organizations and ensure the stability of the Southwest Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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