Air Force Major Brad Baxtor from Riverside, Calif., soaks up the Persian Gulf vibes on his four-day R&R pass--far from the mountains and snow in Bagram, Afghanistan. But he misses his two Harleys and hopes someone will take him to the Harley Davidson shop in Doha. (Orly Halpern)

Seeking R and R in Qatar

Air Force Major Brad Baxtor from Riverside, Calif., soaks up the Persian Gulf vibes on his four-day R&R pass--far from the mountains and snow in Bagram, Afghanistan. But he misses his two Harleys and hopes someone will take him to the Harley Davidson shop in Doha.

Credit: Orly Halpern