PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department laugh alongside service members from the Royal Saudi Air Force while sharing tea during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The act of sharing tea is a staple of hospitality in Saudi culture and allows both teams the opportunity to bond in a more informal and welcoming environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Service members from the Royal Saudi Air Force prepare tea for Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The training included a briefing from the RSAF fire chief on the operational structure of the RSAF fire department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Airman 1st Class Tyler S. Loporto, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, laughs alongside members of his unit while sharing tea with service members from the Royal Saudi Air Force during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The act of sharing tea is a staple of hospitality in Saudi culture and allows both teams the opportunity to bond in a more informal and welcoming environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

A service member from the Royal Saudi Air Force pours tea for Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The act of sharing tea is a staple of hospitality in Saudi culture and the tea is always poured and served by the youngest member in the room as a symbol of respect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Chief Salem al Shakrh, Royal Saudi Air Force fire chief, speaks to members of the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The training allowed service members the opportunity to strengthen their working relationship with their respective RSAF counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department share tea with service members from the Royal Saudi Air Force during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The act of sharing tea is a staple of hospitality in Saudi culture and allows both teams the opportunity to bond in a more informal and welcoming environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Chief Salem al Shakrh, Royal Saudi Air Force fire chief, briefs members of the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The briefing allowed members of the 378 ECES to gain a better understanding of the operational structure and capabilities of the RSAF fire department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Chief Salem al Shakrh, Royal Saudi Air Force fire chief, briefs members of the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The briefing allowed members of the 378 ECES to gain a better understanding of the role that the RSAF fire department plays within the mission of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Chief Salem al Shakrh, Royal Saudi Air Force fire chief, briefs members of the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The briefing explained the administrative structure and operational capabilities of the RSAF fire department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and service members from the Royal Saudi Air Force pose for a group photo after an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The training allowed both teams the opportunity to come together to discuss their collective combat capabilities and bolster their international working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

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PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Published Dec. 3, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Christina Graves
378th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department laugh alongside service members from the Royal Saudi Air Force while sharing tea during an integrated training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2021. The act of sharing tea is a staple of hospitality in Saudi culture and allows both teams the opportunity to bond in a more informal and welcoming environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

PSAB firefighters integrate with Royal Saudi Air Force counterparts

Published Dec. 3, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Christina Graves
378th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs