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379th EMDG Airmen work to complete MedicX skills certifications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gresil Cruz, a physical therapy technician for the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, examines an anterior COVID-19 swab test during a skills training event for MedicX Nov. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MedicX is a strategic initiative meant to train non-clinical Airmen for simple medical tasks that increase medical force capabilities in real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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379th EMDG Airmen work to complete MedicX skills certifications

Instructors for the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group demonstrate the use of a COVID-19 anterior nasal swab test during a skills training event for MedicX Nov. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MedicX is a strategic initiative meant to train non-clinical Airmen for simple medical tasks that increase medical force capabilities in real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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379th EMDG Airmen work to complete MedicX skills certifications

U.S. Air Force Capt. Denise Fox, intensive care unit nurse for the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, dons an N95 mask during a skills training event for MedicX Nov. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MedicX is a strategic initiative meant to train non-clinical Airmen for simple medical tasks that increase medical force capabilities in real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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379th EMDG Airmen work to complete MedicX skills certifications

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Zahn, acting noncommissioned officer in charge of allergies and immunizations for the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, dons a disposable gown during a skills training event for MedicX Nov. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MedicX is a strategic initiative meant to train non-clinical Airmen for simple medical tasks that increase medical force capabilities in real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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379th EMDG Airmen work to complete MedicX skills certifications

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Zahn, acting noncommissioned officer in charge of allergies and immunizations for the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, demonstrates how to check the fit of disposable gloves during a skills training event for MedicX Nov. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MedicX is a strategic initiative meant to train non-clinical Airmen for simple medical tasks that increase medical force capabilities in real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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AC3: Answering all things COVID

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Emanuel McBride, Col. Artemus Armas and Maj. Ryan Peake, who make up the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing AUAB COVID Command and Control Team (AC3), pose for a photo at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 10, 2020. AC3 is a brand new team at AUAB to provide a one-stop shop to help answer any questions throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility about the novel Coronavirus with a focus on quarantine, public health, host nation policies, off-base travel requests, etc. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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379th EAES among first to train on new NPC-L

U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Theohares, 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, discusses the Negatively Pressurized Conex- Lite (NPC-L) with Qatar Emiri Air Force leadership before a tour at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 12, 2020. This box is the first of its kind and designed to fit into a C-130 Hercules aircraft in response to COVID-19. It was built in 12 days and brought to AUAB for the 379th EAES to complete training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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379th EAES among first to train on new NPC-L

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Edward Osborn (left), 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, trains in the Negatively Pressurized Conex- Lite (NPC-L) during a static training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 7, 2020. The NPC-lite is the latest isolated containment chamber developed for intra-theater airlift of individuals with infectious diseases like COVID-19 and is designed to fit inside a C-130 Hercules aircraft (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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379th EAES among first to train on new NPC-L

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simulate transporting COVID-19 patients on a static C-130 Hercules aircraft during training on the Negatively Pressurized Conex- Lite (NPC-L) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 7, 2020. The 379th EAES is among the first to receive training on this particular model, which is now operational throughout U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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379th EAES among first to train on new NPC-L

The Negatively Pressurized Conex- Lite (NPC-L) is loaded onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 7, 2020. The NPC-lite is the latest isolated containment chamber developed for intra-theater airlift of individuals with infectious diseases like COVID-19 and is designed to fit inside a C-130 Hercules aircraft (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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379th EAES among first to train on new NPC-L

A U.S. Army rigger assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., removes ratchet straps from the Negatively Pressurized Conex- Lite (NPC-L) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 7, 2020. The NPC-lite is the latest isolated containment chamber developed for intra-theater airlift of individuals with infectious diseases like COVID-19 and is designed to fit inside a C-130 Hercules aircraft (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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379th EAES among first to train on new NPC-L

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Stuart, 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, checks his personal protective equipment before training on the Negatively Pressurized Conex- Lite (NPC-L) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 6, 2020. The 379th EAES is among the first to train on this new asset, created to safely isolate patients during aerial transportation on a C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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379th EAES among first to train on new NPC-L

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rahmel Burton, 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, checks his personal protective equipment before training on the Negatively Pressurized Conex- Lite (NPC-L) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 6, 2020. The 379th EAES is among the first to train on the NPC-L. The NPC-L was created to safely isolate infectious disease patients during aerial transportation on a C-130 Hercules to help protect aircrews and preserve the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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378 EMEDS improve COVID detection, response

The 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron recently installed new COVID-19 test equipment at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The BioFire Diagnostics System increases the medical staff’s capability to identify possible COVID-19 cases on base by producing results within an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)
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378 EMEDS improve COVID detection, response

The 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron recently installed new COVID-19 test equipment at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The BioFire Diagnostics System increases the medical staff’s capability to identify possible COVID-19 cases on base by producing results within an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)
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378 EMEDS improve COVID detection, response

The 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron recently installed new COVID-19 test equipment at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The BioFire Diagnostics System increases the medical staff’s capability to identify possible COVID-19 cases on base by producing results within an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)
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378 EMEDS improve COVID detection, response

The 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron recently installed new COVID-19 test equipment at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The BioFire Diagnostics System increases the medical staff’s capability to identify possible COVID-19 cases on base by producing results within an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)
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379 EFSS operates COVID transient town

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Phillip Martin, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of Transient Town, assists a transient service member, Aug. 4, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. On average, the 379th EFSS processes roughly 500 people through T-Town weekly. The Al Udeid Transient Town was established in accordance with Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force policy that requires military installations, property, and personnel and other individuals working or residing on military installations be protected under applicable legal authorities against communicable diseases associated with biological warfare, terrorism, or other public health emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Battles)
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379 EFSS operates COVID transient town

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Phillip Martin, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of Transient Town and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Garst, 379th EFSS Transient Town augmentee, unload used linens from Transient Town, July 31, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. All transient personnel passing through Al Udeid – to include all transient aircrew requiring crew rest, military working dog handlers and their working dogs, civilians, contractors, and all military service members are required to stay in T-town. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Battles)
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379 EFSS operates COVID transient town

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Garst, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron Transient Town augmentee, unloads used linens from Transient Town, July 31, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. In addition to the amenities the 379th EFSS has provided, the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group and mental health teams conduct weekly visits to address health and welfare issues that might arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Battles)
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