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  • The Evolution of Installation Distributed C2

    The Evolution of Installation Distributed C2

    Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, are reimagining how communication squadrons conduct operations. As U.S. Air Force Central’s largest communication squadron, the 379th ECS, known as the “Magic Makers,” have expanded capabilities for warfighting execution. The unit has transformed and converted strategy into action, enabling the installation commander to rapidly fight and recover the base in contingency operations.
  • 50th EARS member’s swift action saves life

    50th EARS member’s swift action saves life

    In recognition for an act heroism, a member of the 50th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal during an award presentation ceremony, Oct. 20, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
  • A goal is a dream put into action

    A goal is a dream put into action

    Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons. What can seem tragic and life altering can shape our future for good or bad depending on how we overcome or become overwhelmed by events. The following is a short story of how perseverance can turn dreams into reality.
  • AC3: Answering all things COVID

    AC3: Answering all things COVID

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—Personnel from the 379th Air Expeditionary Medical Group, Host Nation Support Cell (HNCC) and Plans and Programs (XP) have banded together to create a one-stop shop to answer any questions concerning COVID-19 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This team is known as the AUAB COVID Command and Control Team (AC3).

  • Fast Free Wi-Fi Comes to Al Udeid

    379th Air Expeditionary Wing leaders wasted no time identifying the number one quality of life issue on Al Udeid Air Base. “Al Udeid Airmen are remarkably consistent when it comes to improving their quality of life,” said Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th AEW commander. “Far and away, ‘Fast, Free Wi-Fi’ tops the list of requests. Chief Bruce and I engaged thousands of Airmen after we arrived, and we spoke to some who were paying over $150 per month.”
  • Graphic mentioning partner participation in Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1, which started Oct. 12, is a U.S. Air Forces Central-led exercise that develops and exercises tactics, techniques, and procedures against simulated air, cyber, force protection and missile threats.

    AMDEX 21-1 kicks off to enhance relationships, readiness

    The U.S. military regularly participates in exercises with joint, coalition and regional partners in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility each year. Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1, which started Oct. 12, is a U.S. Air Forces Central-led exercise that develops and exercises tactics, techniques, and procedures against simulated air, cyber, force protection and missile threats.
  • 763rd celebrates 30 years of Rivet Joint operations in the AOR

    763rd celebrates 30 years of Rivet Joint operations in the AOR

    On Oct. 10, 2020, members of the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron celebrated 30 years of the RC-135 Rivet Joint operating in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.
  • AUAB home to AOR’s largest PERSCO team

    AUAB home to AOR’s largest PERSCO team

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar— “AUAB is home of the largest PERSCO team in the AOR,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Cook, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron reception control center non-commissioned officer in charge.
  • Airmen load a specialized medical container designed to transport individuals with infectious diseases into a clamshell hangar on the flight line of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 25, 2020. The 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron received the Negatively Pressurized Conex-Lite, or NPC-L, shortly after the Negatively Pressurized Conex. Both medical containers will enable the 379th EAES to safely and expeditiously transport personnel with COVID-19, or other infectious diseases, to higher echelons of care from military installations where isolation or treatment may not be available.

    The Gang’s All Here: AUAB receives NPC-L, increases medical versatility

    The Negatively Pressurized Conex-Lite arrived Sept. 25, 2020 to AL Udeid Air Base, Qatar, alongside its predecessor. The Negatively Pressurized Conex-Lite is a smaller variation of the Negatively Pressurized Conex and is configured to safely transport up to nine patients, including ambulatory and litter, around the globe.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot, U.S. Air Forces Central commander, speaks to 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during his troop engagement at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 28, 2020. During his visit, Guillot interacted with Airmen and recognized outstanding performers in support of the wing and operations across the region.

    USAFCENT Commander visits 379 AEW

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot, U.S. Air Forces Central commander, speaks to 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during his troop engagement at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 28, 2020. During his visit, Guillot interacted with Airmen and recognized outstanding performers in support of the wing and operations across the region. (U.S. Air
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