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Aug. 13, 2021
EOD and Fire light up the night

A vehicle burns during a firefighting training exercise August 10, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services worked with the 379th ECES Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to conduct realistic fire training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force
May 5, 2021
Shared Experiences | 379th Fire Emergency Services | Edward Gregory

Shared Experiences is a series of stories about first-time and last-time deployers with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Their stories highlight the missions they support at an individual level, as well as chronicle the experiences of their Air Force career.
May 2, 2021
Embraced by a nation: How a 379th ESFS Airman is ensuring resolute partnerships

Staff Sgt. Thabit Jubran deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, and was assigned to be an Arabic linguist for the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron the first day of his tour.
May 1, 2021
C-17s support Afghanistan drawdown

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, takes off on the runway April 27, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. U.S. Air Force C-17s and other mobility aircraft around the U.S. Air Forces Central theater are assisting with the safe and orderly drawdown operations from
March 23, 2021
USAF firefighters train on new truck to be used throughout CENTCOM AOR

Approximately 27 firefighters from throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility gathered to train on the TITAN Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) P-19C vehicle at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 12-15, 2021. The P-19C is the newest generation of C-130 transportable fire trucks in
March 22, 2021
379th ELRS stands up regular cargo deployment function

The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron tested the reception and deployment process of its newly-developed cargo deployment function Feb. 23-25, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
March 15, 2021
379th ECES performs rapid airfield damage repair during AFCENT capstone event

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron perform rapid airfield damage repair during a training event March 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The training allows the 379th ECES to implement improved processes to enhance RADR capabilities, ensuring airfield repair
Feb. 26, 2021
Coalition Royal Air Force members participate in AUAB crew chief for a day program

Crew chief for a day participants, Royal Air Force Senior Aircraftman Technician Joe Carter-Blundell, left, a computer information systems technician for the 901 Expeditionary Air Wing, and RAF Corporal Amy Sutherland, a command support Junior Non Commissioned Officer for Joint Force Communication
Feb. 15, 2021
Al Udeid Airmen, Qatar Emiri Air Force partnership enhances versatility

Al Udeid Air Base has witnessed several milestones with the U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. On Jan. 21, 2021, led by a Qatari police escort, a fuel truck and Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron made their way from Al Udeid AB to Doha AB – partnering with the Qatar
Jan. 23, 2021
U.S. Air Forces Central Band records song for Year of Culture

Dana Al Fardan, Qatar's only female contemporary composer, records vocals during a recording session with the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Jan. 10, 2021, in Doha, Qatar. Al Fardan and the AFCENT Band collaborated on and recorded the song "Rising" for the Qatar-U.S.A. 2021 Year of Culture. (U.S. Air