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  • JSTARS: numbers don’t lie

    The 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron reached a major milestone by flying the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System for more than 113,000 combat hours in support of coalition operations throughout the Gulf region Sept. 30, 2019.

  • KC-135 Stratotanker refuels E-3 Sentry AWACS

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron rests on the flight line at Al Udeid Air base, Qatar, October 4, 2019. The 28th EARS maintains a 24/7 presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft in

  • Legal Notice: Mr. Jason P. Zaki Estate Claims Notice

    Mr. Jason P. Zaki of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division, Air and Space Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, passed away on 18 September 2019. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact the Summary Courts Officer, Capt Christopher

  • Command and control of AFCENT from Shaw, not CAOC

    In a historic first, Airmen geographically separated from the Combined Air Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar executed all aspects of command and control of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s air power from the United States.In a proof of concept exercise conducted Sept. 28, 2019, Active

  • VCSAF talks future Air Force with Al Udeid Airmen

    Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson visited Al Udeid Air Base to gain a better understanding of current operational successes and challenges in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility as well as impart Headquarters Air Force strategic vision, Sept. 25-27, 2019.Upon

  • 609th Air Support Squadron Re-activated

    After more than a decade, the 609th Air Support Squadron was re-activated Sept. 18, at a ceremony at the Carolina Skies Club, here.The squadron is part of the 609th Air Operations Center, U.S. Air Forces Central Command at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. But, while the squadron may be geographically

  • E-8 JSTARS conducts reconaissance operations

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron, conduct operations in an E-8 Joint STARS above an undisclosed location, Sept. 28, 2019. The E-8 Joint STARS has been consistently deployed in the AOR since 2001 and helps provide war-winning air and space power.

  • 28th EARS refuels E-8 JSTARS

    A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conducts preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 28, 2019. The 28th EARS, part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces,

  • AFCENT hosts Weapons and Tactics Conference

    U.S. Air Forces Central Command held their fall Weapons and Tactics Conference Sept. 23-27, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.Tactical experts from across the region discussed current issues and provided solutions for challenges facing the U.S. Air Force, joint services, and coalition partners."The