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  • Grand Shield 22-5 Maintains Force Readiness

    Firefighters with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron worked with members of the 379th Expeditionary Operational Medical Readiness Squadron in response to simulated casualties during Exercise Grand Shield 22-5 on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 9, 2022. Exercise Grand Shield is a

  • US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land and sea

    A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a Bomber Task Force mission, over the U.S.

  • Mail Clerks Ensure Connection to Home

    U.S. Air Force military postal clerks from the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, along with volunteers, scanned and sorted incoming mail at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 1, 2022. Volunteers assist with unloading and sorting incoming mail. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st

  • 816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

    Airmen from the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron transported an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug. 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The M-1 Abrams tank requires 38 chains to be securely fastened during flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by

  • Structural Fire Demonstration

    U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group, 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron, Quick Strike Team Fire entered a simulated hazardous environment during an exercise Aug. 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The firefighters practiced forcible entry

  • Grand Prix 22-17 kicks off with a bang

    U.S. Air Force firefighters, in unison with USAF paramedics from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, simulated recovering casualties during an exercise Aug. 24, 2022 on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

  • EOD gets last laugh on Comedy Brigade tour

    Explosive Ordinance Technicians from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrated various EOD-related responsibilities to a visiting group known as Comedy Brigade at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug 8, 2022.

  • Legacy trailers demolished to clear way for new facilities

    The much-anticipated demolition of trailer-based lodging that began in November 2021, which accounts for 3,800 beds, is projected to conclude December 2022. The demolition is happening simultaneously with the opening of new dorm style lodging in hardened facilities which will be capable of providing

  • Mental Health Office helps AUAB members maintain readiness

    Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of physical, social, spiritual and mental fitness. Being physically fit to fight and maintaining a war fighter spirit are crucial to completing the mission. It’s equally important to maintain good mental health. The Mental Health Office of the 379th

  • The courage to change

    In the span of your life, there are moments which define you and moments which become redefined by you, says U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Monique Hunter, a master resiliency trainer here at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hunter has lived enough to see how the skills taught in her courses, which are created