379 AEW News

Jan. 8, 2024
5th Space Warning Squadron keeps eyes in the sky

A loud, wavering tone over an intercom signals service members to get to cover, but what if those alarms went off a few minutes late or did not go off in the first place?The U.S. Space Force Guardians, from the 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 2, are responsible for disseminating warning,
Jan. 8, 2024
LEAP Airman uses Arabic skills during deployment, builds host nation relationships as HNCC officer

Today's Air Force thrives on diversity, a defining trait that empowers Airmen worldwide to embrace varied cultures. In support of this commitment, the U.S. Air Force offers the Language Enabled Airman Program, providing Airmen with educational tools to connect with cultures from around the world.For
Oct. 11, 2023
Moving blood across the Middle East

Moving lifesaving blood products across the Middle East is no easy task, and the U.S. Central Command’s Theater Joint Blood Program manages it all.
Oct. 6, 2023
AUAB faces off with Qatar Special Forces in intramural soccer

The Al Udeid Air Base intramural soccer team faced off with Qatar Special Forces in a game of football in Doha, Qatar, Sept. 19, 2023.
Oct. 5, 2023
379 AEW innovates, conducts AUAB’s first KC-135 fin removal in nine years

For the first time in nine years at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, a team of Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing conducted a fin fold on a KC-135 Stratotanker, removing the vertical stabilizer to repair its rudder.
Sept. 25, 2023
AUAB hosts POW/MIA memorial walk

Al Udeid Air Base hosted a POW/MIA memorial walk as part of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at AUAB, Qatar, Sept. 14, 2023.
Sept. 19, 2023
Rumble in the Deid: AUAB hosts boxing event

Al Udeid Air Base first sergeants put together Rumble in the Deid, a boxing event designed to build morale and develop warfighters at AUAB, Qatar, Sept. 8, 2023.
Sept. 13, 2023
Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

AUAB hosted F-35 Lightning II aircraft while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, promoting regional security.
Sept. 11, 2023
Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 379th, 380th, and 322d Air Expeditionary Wings, alongside U.S. Army and Royal Air Force personnel joined together to strengthen chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response capabilities at AUAB.
Sept. 6, 2023
Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

Our firefighting professionals put their skills to the test during an aircraft extraction exercise with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The team showcased their ability to search and rescue personnel aboard the tanker in low-light conditions while simulating an aircraft fire.