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United we Deploy

Maintainers from the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work together to remove a pin from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a preflight inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 28, 2019. Maintainers play a big role in support of the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron mission, by providing skill in judgment on how to keep the aircraft in the air and off the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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United we Deploy

A 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crewchief, stands behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker prior to take off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 28, 2019. Maintainers work around the clock to launch KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in support of the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueling missions throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Out with the old in with the new

Tech. Sgt. Jenine Wixom, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal dayshift supervisor, checks in a passenger at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30, 2019. The 8th EAMS Airmen recently started a new, more efficient process that cuts the redeployment time in half. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Out with the old in with the new

Tech. Sgt. Jenine Wixom, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal dayshift supervisor, checks the information on a baggage tag before attaching it to luggage at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30, 2019. The 8th EAMS Airmen have changed to the way people redeploy back to their duty stations. Now, during the initial visit to the PAX terminal, the 8th EAMS Airmen prepare travel documents, break people up in groups, known as chalks, and check-in baggage. This new process alleviates some of the stressors involved in redeploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Maxine Waters Visits AUAB

Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth Bruce (left), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief and Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, greets U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, congresswoman for California's 43rd congressional district and members of the Congressional Delegation after arriving to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30, 2019. During the visit, the representatives learned more about cost sharing efforts between the U.S. and Qatar for the build-out of AUAB. Improvements to the installation will increase the lethality of the mission and quality of life for service members assigned to AUAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Qatar Defense Attaché visits AUAB

Maj. Michael Gray, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control director of operations, discusses the capabilities of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System during an aircraft tour at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 27, 2019. The JSTARS, is an airborne battle management, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform that is vital to maintaining regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Qatar Defense Attaché visits AUAB

Col. Nawaf Mubarak Al-Thani, Qatar Embassy defense attaché, participates in a windshield tour of the Combined Coalition Compound and Blatchford-Preston Complex at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 27, 2019. During the tour, Col Nawaf Mubarak Al-Thani and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership discussed the status of the build-out of AUAB and how it will help increase the quality of life for personnel assigned here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Qatar Defense Attaché visits AUAB

Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, speaks to Col. Nawaf Mubarak Al-Thani, Qatar Embassy defense attaché, during a windshield tour of the F-22 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 27, 2019. The F-22 Raptor is the first, 5th-generation fighter in the U.S. Air Force inventory. It uses low observable technologies, modern avionics and proficient engines to offer an air superiority fighter unmatched by any other modern military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Qatar Defense Attaché visits AUAB

Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks during mission brief to the Qatar Embassy defense attaché from Washington, D.C., Col Nawaf Mubarak Al-Thani, during his visit to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 27, 2019. Tulley discussed the status of the AUAB build-out and its impact on U.S. service members’ quality of life. Additionally, Tulley stressed the importance of the Qatar-U.S., partnership for peace and stability throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Mrs. Mckenzie visits AUAB

Mrs. Marilyn McKenzie, wife of Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, U.S. Central Command commander, visits the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group during a tour of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2019. Mrs. McKenzie was able to get a first-hand look at the 379th EMDG. While at the facility, she learned about the group’s ability to provide strategic around the clock care to AUAB personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Mrs. Mckenzie visits AUAB

Lt. Col. Sean Brazel, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron commander greets, Mrs. Marilyn McKenzie, wife of Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, U.S. Central Command commander, and Mrs. Holly Tulley, wife of Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during her visit at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2019. Brazel showed Mrs. McKenzie and Mrs. Tulley 379th EFSS facilities that cater to the growth and morale of AUAB personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Mrs. Mckenzie visits AUAB

Mrs. Marilyn McKenzie, wife of Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, U.S. Central Command commander, meets with Col. Artemus Armas, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group deputy commander, while visiting Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2019. This is the first time Mrs. McKenzie visited the installation to learn more about the AUAB mission and the unique capabilities it provides the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Mrs. Mckenzie visits AUAB

Mrs. Marilyn McKenzie, wife of Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, U.S. Central Command commander, meets with chapel staff members while visiting Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2019. During her visit with the staff, Mrs. McKenzie learned more about how the chapel promotes spiritual fitness and resiliency for AUAB personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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The blood gateway

Staff Sgt. Kiley Mazza and Staff Sgt. Dominic Recella, Blood Transshipment Center volunteers, organize a fridge filled with donated blood at Al Udeid AB, Qatar on Aug 16, 2019. Since March, the blood products stored in the BTC have already saved over 160 lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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The blood gateway

Blood Transshipment Center volunteers sort through a cold supply of storage blood during an inbound shipment at Al Udeid AB, Qatar on Aug. 16, 2019. The volunteers help stock and organize blood products while stored on the installation after inbound shipments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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FOX Sports Skybox: back and better

The Fox Sports Skybox re-opened at Al Udeid AB, Qatar on Aug. 10, 2019 after undergoing $250,000 in renovations. The lounge has been the centerpiece for Al Udeid’s rest and relaxation for the past nine years. It is one of the most frequented facilities on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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FOX Sports Skybox: back and better

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a ribbon cutting for the FOX Sports Skybox grand re-opening at Al Udeid AB, Qatar on Aug. 10, 2019. The facility has had roughly a million people come through, who were not just people deployed here, but also in transit to other locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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FOX Sports Skybox: back and better

Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Larry Jones FOX Sports executive vice president and Gary Hartley, executive vice president, graphics, and creative director and 379th AEW leadership members cut the ribbon for the FOX Sports Skybox grand opening at Al Udeid AB, Qatar on Aug. 10, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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379th ECONS and ECES mean business

Staff Sgt. Brandon Boudreau and Tech. Sgt. Raymond Lena, 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron contracting officers, administer a site survey for a construction project at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 7, 2019. The team conducts site surveys to ensure the quality of work is up to standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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379th ECONS and ECES mean business

Staff Sgt. Brandon Boudreau, 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron contracting officer, fills out a labor check form during a site survey at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 7, 2019. The construction flight does labor checks to confirm that the contractors are compensated fairly for their efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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