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  • The Evolution of Installation Distributed C2

    The Evolution of Installation Distributed C2

    Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, are reimagining how communication squadrons conduct operations. As U.S. Air Force Central’s largest communication squadron, the 379th ECS, known as the “Magic Makers,” have expanded capabilities for warfighting execution. The unit has transformed and converted strategy into action, enabling the installation commander to rapidly fight and recover the base in contingency operations.
  • 50th EARS member’s swift action saves life

    50th EARS member’s swift action saves life

    In recognition for an act heroism, a member of the 50th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal during an award presentation ceremony, Oct. 20, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
  • AC3: Answering all things COVID

    AC3: Answering all things COVID

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—Personnel from the 379th Air Expeditionary Medical Group, Host Nation Support Cell (HNCC) and Plans and Programs (XP) have banded together to create a one-stop shop to answer any questions concerning COVID-19 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This team is known as the AUAB COVID Command and Control Team (AC3).
  • 763rd celebrates 30 years of Rivet Joint operations in the AOR

    763rd celebrates 30 years of Rivet Joint operations in the AOR

    On Oct. 10, 2020, members of the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron celebrated 30 years of the RC-135 Rivet Joint operating in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.
  • A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing is refueled during a hot refueling training scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 21, 2020. Personnel from the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron attended the training. The certification they receive will enable personnel to refuel a KC-135 while one or more engines run.

    379th AEW conducts first KC-135 hot refueling in USAF

    To advance the agility of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing performed a validation and verification of the first hot refueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 21, 2020.
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    Medical care in the air

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar – On a typical mission with one crew, two flight nurses and three aeromedical technicians, the Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron have the ability to transform nearly any cargo aircraft into a flying hospital.
  • MacDill couple deploys in support of AUAB mission

    MacDill couple deploys in support of AUAB mission

    As military members, saying goodbye for temporary duties assignments or deployments are inevitable; however, for one active duty U.S. Air Force couple, deployment is the next step of developing their marriage and serving their country together.
  • Capt. Ryan Vickers stands for a photo to display his new service tapes after taking his oath of office to transfer from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force on Sept. 1, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Space Force is the United States' newest service in more than 70 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

    AUAB Airmen make history as first deployed Space Force members

    Enlisted and commissioned Airmen assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Space Control Flight and the 609th Air Operations Center joined the U.S. Space Force during enlistment and oath of office ceremonies at the Silent Sentry compound Sept. 1, 2020.
  • A member of the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) air traffic control tower directs aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 24, 2020. A letter of agreement was recently implemented between the U.S., QEAF and Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to better work together to ensure safe air space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)

    AUAB, Qatar sign agreement on air space operations

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—An Air Traffic Control Letter of Agreement was signed by U.S. personnel, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) to better work together to ensure safe air space operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
  • US-Qatar Friendship Event bonds strategic partners before F-15QA arrival

    US-Qatar Friendship Event bonds strategic partners before F-15QA arrival

    U.S. Air Forces Central Command conducted a bi-lateral key leader engagement known as the Qatar-AFCENT Friendship Event Aug. 23-24, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
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