Service members compete, build relationships with host nation

More than 100 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and civilians teamed up to form basketball, soccer and volleyball teams to compete with the Qatar Emiri air force during their National Sports Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 11, 2014. The Qatar National Sports Day is an initiative adopted in

Maintenance Airmen forward deploy efficiently

When an aircraft breaks down and can't fly until repaired, Maintenance Recovery Teams are sent out to forward operating bases where parts, supplies and specialties may not be adequate enough to put the aircraft back in the air. Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group and the 8th

Deployed Airmen lend a paw to those in need at local animal shelter

Deployed Airmen miss home when they are away for extended periods of time, and that includes four-legged family members - their pets. On February 9, 2014, six Airmen deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, volunteered their time to help a local animal shelter walk dogs, ensuring those canines had the

379th ECS Viper Team provides airborne communication

Military leaders and other high level government officials need the ability to communicate everywhere they go at any time, including while they are in the air.The 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron's Viper Team provides airborne communication, for air to ground communication, throughout the

Building stronger relationships

Relationships are part of life and every relationship goes through rough patches at one point. The Air Force understands relationships can affect more than the individuals involved. The importance of building stronger relationships is highlighted through the Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness

Marathon, Half Marathon at AUAB

Airmen, Soldiers share in "Sports Day" with local children

The Qatar National Sports Day is an initiative adopted by the current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to further embed sporting values into the nation's culture and inspire people to participate in sporting activities. Airmen deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Udeid Air Base,

February justice files

Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) enables commanders to maintain good order and discipline in a fair and swift process without the negative implications for an Airman of a court-martial conviction. An Airman who is offered NJP has the right

AFSA supports education goals

On Jan. 21, the Al Udeid Air Base Air Force Sergeants Association, Grand Slam Lite Chapter, awarded Senior Airman Mary Andom a $125 scholarship to continue her educational goals.As a federally chartered non-profit organization that lobbies on Capitol Hill, AFSA represents the professional and

379th EMDG mass casualty exercise

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group participate in a mass casualty exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Jan. 31, 2014. The 379th EMDG responded to a simulated structure fire where they conducted triage and transported injured service members and casualties to the 379th EMDG hospital.