Airman joins Soldiers in real-life 'CSI: Iraq' Published Aug. 11, 2008 By Army Sgt. Philip Klein 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs FORWARD OPERATING BASE WAR EAGLE, Iraq (AFPN) -- The fight to bring security to the people of Iraq requires all branches of the military to work together, bringing Airmen and Soldiers side by side. Senior Airman Kathleen Gasque is one of many Airmen who fight alongside other servicemembers for the freedom of both the United States and Iraq. As a part of the weapons intelligence team, Airman Gasque works with explosive ordinance disposal teams for Multi-National Division -- Baghdad to fight the threat of improvised explosive devices. "We do crime scene investigations on bomb sites, conducting post-blast analysis to help us combat future attacks and track the IED cells where the deadly weapons originate," Airman Gasque said. Airman Gasque admitted to a little culture shock as she began working with the Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, but the Soldiers have made her welcome and a part of the MND-B team. "It was a little different coming into this environment dominated by Soldiers, but we are all here for the same reason -- to serve our country," she said. Airman Gasque, a network analyst, volunteered to deploy for one year and said she doesn't regret any of it. "I do a lot of analytical work with the Army intelligence guys and really enjoy the things I get to do here -- plus I get to do something for my fellow servicemembers," she said. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Stolp, the Brigade Intelligence Section NCO in charge, said he is proud to have Airman Gasque as a member of the team. "There is no real difference between an Airman and a Soldier -- we are all professionals and take our work seriously," Sergeant Stolp said. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page