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  • MWD: A bond protecting thousands

    The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dogs and their handlers ensure the security of more than 10,000 personnel at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Military working dogs and their handlers spend a lot of time training together to build a lasting bond. “We build rapport and the

  • Master sergeant committed to learning Airmen’s stories, fostering trust

    Every Airman has a story and a master sergeant at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, is determined to learn as many of those stories as she can.Master Sgt. Janine Obando, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal Opportunity Office director, from Ewa, Hawaii, is responsible for assisting people with complaints of

  • 379th ECPTS: Managing millions, serving thousands

    The 379th Expeditionary Comptroller Squadron manages more than $160 million and serves about 60,000 customers annually. More than a dozen airmen make up the 379 ECPTS team. Those airmen provide a range of financial services at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, including financial analysis, military pay,

  • Manama Air Power Symposium highlights new technology, partnerships

    Emerging aviation technology and international relationships were the focus Wednesday during the daylong Manama Air Power Symposium, where U.S. military senior leaders met with their counterparts from regional partner nations.Representing the U.S. in attendance at the symposium were Lt. Gen. Charles

  • MET provides secure communications to warfighter

    The first fully funded Air Force modernization enterprise terminal outside the United States is now operational at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.The terminal, which cost $15 million, provides secure communication capabilities including voice, video and data services, linking service members in the U.S.

  • Al Udeid Airman Dies

    An Airman assigned to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar was found dead at approximately 5 p.m., Jan. 16.The identity of the Airman is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.The incident is under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available. For more information,

  • Desert Storm: 2nd Bomb Wing leads the air war

    In the early morning of January 16, 1991, the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed seven B-52G Stratofortresses crews to Iraq in a single, secret mission that would mark the beginning of Operation Desert Storm.

  • Shipping blood, saving lives

    The Blood Transshipment Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, provides blood to more than 30 forward operating locations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.In 2015, the center shipped nearly 23,000 units of blood to nine countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan. The blood was used in