379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Woodwork wonders: Airman develops craftsmanship

Staff Sgt. Paul Coover — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:25:00 GMT

“Right now, it looks like garbage,” said Senior Airman Kyle Gibbons, 379th Expeditionary Security

AUAB Airmen develop multi-role skills

Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:59:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing began a newly developed training course at Al

Sky Shield IV: AUAB hones strategic mission capabilities

Capt. Mahalia Frost — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:08:00 GMT

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, along with the Qatar Emiri Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps, participated in Sky Shield IV, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s first major training event of 2022, Jan. 23-25, 2022.

379th EOSS: forecasting weather

DoD News — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:54:03 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron weather operations flight

Fully Known

Chaplain (Capt.) Andrew Mahoney — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:35:00 GMT

This is the absurdity of my last three years of life. My goal is not to ostracize or critique those

Queens of the skies

Capt. Mahalia Frost — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:24:19 GMT

A U.S. Air Force all-female crew assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted a

CMSAF visits Al Udeid: highlights Airmen, mission success

Senior Airman Jacob Dastas — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:52:05 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, visited Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 22,

Group highlight: 379th AEW Wing Staff Agencies

DoD News — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:02:00 GMT

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Wing Staff Agencies, are comprised of small units that directly support wing leadership and provides services to personnel on the base. Units include the comptroller squadron, host nation coordination cell, and the chapel, judge advocate, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, equal opportunity, wing plans and program, inspector general, safety, command post, wing administration, protocol, and public affairs offices. They provide services to more than 8,000 Airmen and personnel on the installation.

379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez and Senior Airman Jacob Dastas — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:56:00 GMT

Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing participated in Operation Agile Spartan (OAS) II, a large-scale, joint and multinational operation focused on Operational Testing & Evaluation of Agile Combat Employment core competencies.

Doing His Part to Save Lives

Senior Airman Jacob Dastas — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:04:00 GMT

The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group is comprised of Airmen who play critical roles in maintaining

379th EMDG: the AOR's premier medical group

Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:18:22 GMT

The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group fulfills the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility mission by providing forward deployable surgical teams which offer rapid medical response services to Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Guardians, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and coalition forces who operate in other deployed environments within the region.

379 EMDSS logistics: keeping Al Udeid in the green

Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:49:15 GMT

The 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron is a medical support unit that is committed to supplying medical Airmen with the tools they need to provide reliable, speedy and quality medical care, as well as aid in improving their combat‐readiness during operational missions. Tasked with supplying roughly 150 Airmen, the EMDSS is responsible for over $3,000,000 in medical supplies and materials used to provide care to U.S. service members and coalition partners.

Air refueling, aircraft maintenance squadrons maintain ACE readiness

Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:27:00 GMT

United States Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, improved their agile combat employment abilities (ACE) during Ninth Air Force’s (Air Forces Central) unilateral Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01 in Southwestern Asia, Feb. 14-18.

AFCENT strengthens partnerships during Joint Air Defense Exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Tait — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:13:00 GMT

Service members from Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Army Central Command, coalition partners, and regional partner nations conducted Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise, Feb. 14-18, 2022.

“Repetition, diligence, focus,” Al Udeid improves readiness posture

Capt. Mahalia Frost — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:49:00 GMT

In a world where uncertainties are multiplying, remaining postured to prevail through any challenge

Team AUAB trains with QEAF fighters

Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:14:06 GMT

When someone thinks of firefighters, the first thing that comes to mind is a depiction of them saving kittens from a tree, Dalmatians, or riding in the iconic fire truck. United States Air Force firefighters, specifically the ones at Al Udeid Air Base, take on a lot more than one would think.

Innovate, Accelerate, and Thrive

Senior Airman Jacob Dastas — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:43:00 GMT

2022 marks the United States Air Forces 75th Anniversary. With the Air Force reaching this historical milestone of 75 years since the date of the inception, Airmen across the service were asked to come up with the theme for the anniversary.

AUAB thinks outside the box for HAZMAT training

Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:32:46 GMT

When a package that is believed to be intentionally crafted or placed with malicious intent is found, first responders must determine what it is and properly dispose of it for the safety of the installation and its populace. 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen from various agencies responded to a simulated suspicious package and went through their courses of actions to resolve the situation.

A Chapel Team’s Warrior Ethos

Col. Mike Fellona — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:05:56 GMT

To some, an Air Force chaplain is a smiling face, a warm cup of coffee, or caretakers of a venue where one can relax. To others they are a shoulder to cry on, someone to help relieve them of burdens, teachers, and spiritual directors or examples as they search for their own spiritual meaning.

379th EAES: providing world-class care anywhere

Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:19:00 GMT

The 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flew a mission to transport Airmen from a forward deployed location to another air base in-theater so they could receive a higher level of medical care.