Aeromedical evacuation: care in the air

There is nothing typical about a day in the life of an aeromedical evacuation team. Missions are tasked as needed ranging from minor sick or wounded service members to warriors requiring critical care. So when military members of all services need medical attention in the Central Command area of

Airmen attend Marine leadership course

Five Airmen along with 12 Marines are currently participating in a Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 Corporals Course which began April 1, 2014, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to learn basic leadership knowledge and skills. The course, which is similar to Airman Leadership School, is 2 and

AFTRCC ensures mission success

Every year more than 150,000 military personnel travel through Al Udied Air Base, Qatar, en route to their final deployment destination to continue the mission or to get back home to reunite with family. The coordination of thousands of service members who are in support of Operation Enduring

717th EASOS supports ground troops through air superiority

Although the transfer out of Afghanistan is currently underway, the need for close air support to provide protection for U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom is still a much needed part of the mission. The 717th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron which is located at

MWD demos capabilities

Airmen deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, gathered for a military working dog demonstration hosted by 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen April 6, 2014.The 379th ESFS uses demonstrations as an opportunity to educate the base populous on what the MWD mission and how the mission

Wing commander works with aircraft maintainers

Comedy with a prevention message

The Department of Defense's message for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is "Live Our Values: Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault." In support of this initiative, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership invited Bernie McGrenahan, a comedian who delivers a comedy show followed by a powerful training and

Command chief imparts words of wisdom to grateful wing

Command chief master sergeants serve as senior advisors to commanders at key levels, but are also responsible for the morale, welfare, training and professional growth of a unit's enlisted Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. Rory Wicks has done just that over his 30 years of service, the past four years as a

Mental Health Clinic provides comforts of home

The stress of deployment can present challenges to service members. Depression, stress, anxiety and relationship issues are a few examples of common issues that service members experience during time away from loved ones. On March 30, 2014, the Mental Health Clinic of the 379th Expeditionary Medical

Two uniforms, one mission

It is no easy task protecting the millions of dollars of assets on a flightline and the service members who work 24/7 to ensure aircraft are in top shape. Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron have teamed up with Marines from the Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 for one