Airman 1st Class Matthew Bendorf, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in a live-fire training exercise August 10, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A native of Sacramento, California, 25 year-old Bendorf joined the U.S. Air Force to create better opportunities for his family. He appreciates the quick decision making that comes with being a firefighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Coger)