Airmen & Soliders at Qayyarah Airfield West in northern Iraq got a special treat August 9th with an outdoor showing of J.J. Abrams 'Star Trek'.  As reported by Dvidshub.net, this is the first time in more than a year a movie has been shown and is the first in a series to be shown at the outdoor theater. 

Before the 8 p.m. viewing, more than 50 attendees participated in a trivia contest with prizes including a $25 Army and Air Force Exchange Service gift card, a wooden puzzle box, coupons for free haircuts at the Troya Barber Shop – a Turkish operated salon – and a mystery gift that turned out to be a pair of black lights.

This is the first time in more than a year the outdoor theater has shown movies. Sponsored and coordinated by the 2/198th Combined Arms Battalion's Morale, Welfare and Recreation directorate, the festive event drew an enthusiastic crowd.

"It's nice to watch movies outside," said Staff Sgt. Clarence J. Sipp, an Army National Guard member with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2/198th CAB, out of Senatobia, Miss. "There's a cool breeze and you get to socialize with people. It's better than sitting cramped indoors."

"It was a great movie, and the trivia questions were entertaining, even though I didn't win anything," said Sgt. Joshua C. Stroud, human resources non-commissioned officer for the 2/198th CAB, a native of Horn Lake, Miss. "The MWR should keep up outdoor movie night. It's the best way to see action movies."

Resuming outdoor movies is the brainchild of Maj. John B. Herd, director of MWR, 2/198th CAB.

"This is a chance for Soldiers to gather and enjoy a fun-filled evening," said the Florence, Miss., native. "There are more outdoor movies to follow." (source Dvidshub.net)

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