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  • Smooth deployment transition

    The first steps off an aircraft halfway around the world often brings a sigh of relief. Soon after, nervousness and excitement for the new adventure kicks in. At first, the fast tempo seems like chaotic synchronization and later that tempo becomes part of daily routine.

  • 379 ELRS fuels the fight for VMA-214 Marines

    The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron provided critical support to the to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which enabled them to conduct hot-pit refueling. This kind of refueling allows pilots to stay in their aircraft with the engines running while

  • Walking in Fire's boots

    U.S. Air Force Airmen watch an Oshkosh Striker fire engine capabilities display at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 27, 2021. The Striker fire engines are designed with a “snozzle” that is capable of penetrating an aircraft’s fuselage and extinguishing fires in the cargo or cabin areas. (U.S. Air

  • 379th AEW SAPR bolsters the Teal Rep corps

    One of the most predominant issues that is a constant struggle to mitigate in the military is sexual assault. Fortunately, the Air Force has its own Sexual Assault Prevention and Response units across the force that work hard to inform and assist those affected by the devastating events.

  • Carrying on the fight

    Deployed members participated in the 2021 Al Udeid Air Base Suicide Awareness Challenge at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2021. This event tested participant’s resiliency, brought attention to suicide among military members and emphasized that reaching out for help is a sign of strength.

  • 379th ECES, ECS Confined Space Rescue Training

    The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Communication Squadron, and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing safety office teamed up to conduct confined space training at Al Udeid Air Base, Nov. 19, 2021. The training consisted of rescuing a simulated member that had become

  • 379 AEW Airmen train with QEAF forces on emergency flightline ops

    379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members aim their weapons at a simulated incident scene at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 25, 2021. The 379th ESFS set up a cordon and maintained security to prevent and deter any hostile actions from taking place (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.

  • For the Last Time

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Katie Lunning was halfway through her first deployment as a Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) nurse when evacuation operations out of Afghanistan began.

  • NBA players visit Al Udeid

    Former NBA players Tracy McGrady and Jalen Rose visited service members at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2021.