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May 1, 2015
CCAF graduation for Al Udeid Airmen

Airmen that received their Community College of the Air Force diplomas pose for a group photo with Brig. Gen. Darren E. Hartford, Commander 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Chief Master Sergeant Danny L. Crudup, Command Chief, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, April 28, 2015, at the Blatchford-Preston
May 1, 2015
Air Force Military Child of the Year Sarah Hesterman puts the ‘stand’ in standard

Military children are part of abigger family and mission in the world. The driving force behind many servicemembers is to become better sailors, soldiers, airmen and marines. SarahHesterman has taken the challenge upon herself to set the gold standard ofinspiration for future military families and
April 26, 2015
Airmen, Qatari partners hone skills during MARE

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated aircraft accident during a Major Accident Response Exercise, April 22, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Firemen from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight were
April 24, 2015
Air Force Engineers Enable Task Force Al Asad

U.S. Airmen attached to the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Emergency Engineering Force Squadron move and organize pipes as part of their mission to assess the well for an emergency water supply for the Operation Inherent Resolve Building Partner Capacity Mission aboard Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq, April
April 23, 2015
The Doolittle Tokyo Raid 73 years later; A toast to the past, a look to the future

April 18 marked the 73rd anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid, and in honor of this date the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron hosted a memorial to commemorate and remember this historical event.As an important part of U.S. Air Force heritage, the Doolittle Tokyo Raid signifies the achievements
April 17, 2015
Al Udeid reflects back on OIR accomplishments

Six months ago, U.S. military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or Da’ish, in Iraq and Syria were officially designated as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The name was intended to reflect the unwavering resolve and deep commitment of the U.S. and partner nations in the
April 16, 2015
379th ESFS train alongside Qatari counterparts

Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron conducted joint interoperability training with members from the Qatar Emiri Air Force here, April 12 and 14.After conducting in-class training, Security Forces Airmen and QEAF personnel shared procedures and techniques for challenging
April 10, 2015
Al Udeid stands up against sexual assault during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month occurs every year during the month of April. The theme of this year’s SAAPM is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.”Throughout the month of April, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will be coordinating many prevention and
April 10, 2015
Air Tasking Orders bring strategies to action

Whether it’s to fuel the fight, drop bombs on target, or provide intelligence; aircraft and their aircrew require an Air Tasking Order that tells them what their mission for the day will be. But how does the ATO get from point A to point B? Where does it come from?The strategy first comes from U.S.
April 9, 2015
379th AEW hosts Never Quit event

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Bales, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron, crosses the finish line of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Never Quit event 5k run, April 4, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Bales, the first participant to finish the run, completed the 5k in well under 16