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  • MV-22 Osprey refuels at AUAB for AFCENT ACE capstone event

    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands for refueling operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. Integration of sister service airframes allow Al Udeid AB Airmen to hone their skills to be prepared for any mission crucial to U.S.
  • PSAB F-16 Fighting Falcons hot refuel at AUAB for ACE capstone event

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, undergo a hot refueling operation performed by Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group and 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Mar. 1, 2021. The
  • Night hot refuel of PSAB F-16 Fighting Falcons during ACE capstone event at AUAB

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, undergo a hot refueling operation performed by Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group and 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Mar. 1, 2021. The
  • F-15E Strike Eagles perform ICT during ACE capstone event

    An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing taxis during an integrated combat turn training event at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 3, 2021. ICTs allow for a rapid redeployment of forces to ensure protection of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
  • Qatar-U.S. Air Force Friendship Event held at Al Udeid Airbase

    A Qatar-U.S. Air Force Friendship Event was held at Al Udeid Airbase, March 9, 2021. The event was an opportunity to showcase how the negatively pressurized CONEX enables caregivers to transport and treat infectious patients in a safe and self-contained environment. The NPC was developed in response to COVID-19 patient transport requirements. The negative pressure inside allows for air to leak into the NPC, rather than out, so it does not risk contamination of the aircraft.
  • Coalition Royal Air Force members participate in AUAB crew chief for a day program

    Crew chief for a day participants, Royal Air Force Senior Aircraftman Technician Joe Carter-Blundell, left, a computer information systems technician for the 901 Expeditionary Air Wing, and RAF Corporal Amy Sutherland, a command support Junior Non Commissioned Officer for Joint Force Communication Information Systems (Middle East), listen as a U.S.
  • USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

    Airmen hot-refuel a 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle during an integrated combat turn (ICT) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2021. An ICT is concurrent servicing of fuel and munitions, while aircraft engines are still running. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
  • Al Udeid Airmen, Qatar Emiri Air Force partnership enhances versatility

    Al Udeid Air Base has witnessed several milestones with the U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. On Jan. 21, 2021, led by a Qatari police escort, a fuel truck and Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron made their way from Al Udeid AB to Doha AB – partnering with the Qatar Emiri Air Force to conduct KC-135 hot refueling at Doha Air Base, Qatar.
  • Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

    The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership qualities.
  • U.S. Space force inducts 14 new members at AUAB

    U.S. Space Force inductees stand at attention Feb. 1, 2021, during a ceremony at the Silent Sentry compound on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Space Force welcomed 14 new members during the enlistment and oath of office ceremonies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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