AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation efforts

Since Aug. 14, the Department of Defense has been supporting the evacuation of qualified evacuees from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Afghanistan evacuation operation is one of the largest airlifts in history, evacuating roughly 58,700

AUAB supports Afghanistan evacuation

A U.S. service member high-fives a child who was evacuated from Afghanistan Aug. 21, 2021, in an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. As part of the Afghanistan evacuaton, service members are supporting evacuees that departed Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S.

EOD and Fire light up the night

A vehicle burns during a firefighting training exercise August 10, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services worked with the 379th ECES Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to conduct realistic fire training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force

Faces of AUAB Fire

Airman 1st Class Javon Coleman, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, adjusts his self-contained breathing apparatus mask during a live-fire training exercise August 10, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. An SCBA provides breathable air in atmospheres that are harmful to Airmen’s

379th EMDG ensures a ready force

Tech. Sgt. Aleeda Reagan, 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron customer service noncommissioned officer in charge, restocks a medical treatment facility with clinical supplies Aug. 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Reagan receives and replaces all the medical supplies for the 379th

Qatar Ministry of Defense presents new dorms to AUAB

Members of the Qatari and United States Armed Forces participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of two new Blatchford-Preston Complex dormitory facilities August 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

AUAB PMEL, calibrating the AOR

Testing enables innovative AUAB water solution

On June 3, 2021, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen installed two filtered water stations at the Blatchford-Preston Complex Fitness Center. These stations provide a safe drinking water alternative to plastic water bottles.

AUAB showcases rapid generation capabilities

A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares for take-off during a base-wide exercise July 16, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. During the exercise, members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing practiced their rapid aircraft generation capabilities in response to potential real-world threats. (U.S. Air Force

93rd EARS redeploys to Incirlik AB

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes-off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 15, 2021. The 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron redeployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)