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Deployed Troops Building Legacy of Love For Animals
August 19, 2019 — Thirty-five U.S. military service members went on a caring mission during their deployment to Qatar, Aug. 9, 2019. They gave their time and some chewable gifts to an animal rescue shelter where more than 130 cats and dogs live, just outside the nation’s capital... MORE

Industrial Hygiene: Keeping the Troops Safe at Work
July 25, 2019 — U.S. Army Soldiers are given many kinds of missions, and some of these don’t include the best sleeping or eating conditions. Some environments even come with breathing hazards. With the safety and health of warfighters being a priority, Capt. Jessica Myers, the 898th Medical Detachment industrial hygienist, U.S. Army Reserve, is essential to protecting Soldiers within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility... MORE

3D MCDS Now Charged With CENTCOM Medical Mission
July 19, 2019 — The 3d Medical Command Deployment Support - Forward, U.S. Army Reserve, assumed mission authority from the 8th Medical Brigade during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, July 18, 2019. The Forest Park, Ga. based 3d MCDS provides medical support, supply, and oversight to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility... MORE

U.S. Army’s Area Support Group – Qatar Changes Command
June 26, 2019 — U.S. military service members from throughout Area Support Group-Qatar along with U.S. government and Qatari military officials bade farewell to one, while welcoming that unit’s, newest brigade commander during a traditional change of command ceremony at Camp As Sayliyah on June 24, 2019... MORE

Father, Son Strengthen Bond While Deployed Together
June 7, 2019 — Most fathers are happy to receive a tie or some other type of keepsake from their children for Father’s Day – especially once their children are grown. For Sgt. 1st Class Robert Scott, he will have something far more valuable to see while he is forward-deployed to Qatar this Father’s Day... MORE

Identical Twins Share Deployment Together
June 4, 2019 — “It feels like I got a cheat code for a deployment,” said Pvt. Matthew Maurino, an infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment. “You don’t feel as far away from home when your brother’s here. Especially your twin.”... MORE

Army Dog Handlers, Medics Learn Animal First Aid Tips
June 4, 2019 — Every second counts when it comes to saving a life – human or otherwise. Military working dog handlers and medics from across Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, conducted monthly training to better treat the four legged protectors May 31, 2019... MORE

Soldiers, Airmen Join Qatari Counterparts to Celebrate Iftar
May 28, 2019 — Soldiers, Airmen, civilians and their families from Camp As Sayliyah had the honor to be guests of the Qatari armed forces during a meal to celebrate the iftar, or breaking of the daily holy month of Ramadan fast, May 21, 2019... MORE

Ranger Training Program Helping Prepare Soldiers for Rigors of School
May 22, 2019 — The Ranger School Orientation Program is a nearly two-year old training regimen employed by Area Support Group-Qatar’s security forces element which helps identify and prepare Soldiers to attend Ranger School as well as other advanced schools... MORE

SECFOR Soldiers ‘Crawl’ Through ACFT Familiarization
May 10, 2019 — New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers currently deployed to Area Support Group-Qatar to serve as the security forces element for installations in the region learned the specifics of the Army Combat Fitness Test May 4, 2019... MORE