An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

 

 

  • Airmen commemorate Presidents Day

    On Feb. 17, 2014 more than 100 Airmen participated in a Presidents Day retreat ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar to commemorate the U.S. national holiday. Every year the birthday of George Washington is celebrated nationally, on the third Monday in February, and the Airmen of the 379th

  • 557th ERHS paves the way

    The 557th Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, or RED HORSE, provides heavy repair and construction capabilities when building requirements exceed normal civil engineer unit capabilities.The 557th ERHS's mission is to assess, plan and establish

  • Ammo Airmen support operations

    When the B-1B Lancer is called to provide decisive air power for ground troops, the work of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions flight is never more evident than when bombs are dropped on target providing air superiority for those supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Ammo Airmen

  • AUAB fire muster

    Firefighters from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron host a fire muster competition at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 15, 2014. Service members deployed to AUAB competed in a seven station obstacle course to get a taste of some of the training firemen must complete. This is the first

  • 379th EMXS Aero Repair shop conducts fin fold

    Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Aero Repair shop prepare to complete a fin fold on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 13, 2014. A fin fold process consists of folding the tail of an aircraft and replacing a damaged rudder. The 379th EMXS Aero Repair shop

  • Armory supports defenders

    Protecting the people, property and resources of the U.S. Air Force cannot be done by standing at an entry control point, providing roving patrols or posting on the flightline without properly functioning firearms and equipment which are maintained and issued out by the Airmen assigned to the 379th

  • 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