379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Dec. 29, 2020
379th AEW Airmen conduct first-ever refueling mission with Qatari Emiri Air Force

A Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, while conducting the first-ever in air refueling mission between the countries over southwest Qatar Dec. 28, 2020. This event built familiarity
Dec. 28, 2020
Al Udeid Air Base service members test for German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

Military members at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, participated in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test from Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2020, with more than 30 participants from Germany, France, Italy and other coalition forces, as well as the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy.
Dec. 24, 2020
SecAF, CSAF and CMSAF visit Al Udeid AB

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett speaks with 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during a visit to the flightline at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 21, 2020. During her visit, Barrett spoke to 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen about the critical mission they support every day. (U.S. Air
Dec. 22, 2020
Al Udeid AB coalition forces complete 18.6-mile Norwegian foot march

Nearly 120 coalition military members deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, woke before dawn to participate in the 18.6-mile Norwegian foot march challenge Dec. 5, 2020.
Dec. 21, 2020
Al Udeid AB celebrates first Space Force birthday

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Schreiner, incoming director of Space Forces, U.S. Air Forces Central, gives U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, 9th Air Force (AFCENT) commander, a Space Force patch during the Space Force first birthday celebration on Dec. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Dec. 4, 2020
379th EMDG Airmen work to complete MedicX skills certifications

Medical personnel with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group have been learning how to swab for COVID-19 testing as part of the Air Force Surgeon General’s MedicX initiative, which is meant to train non-clinical Airmen to perform simple medical tasks relevant to real-world threats.
Dec. 4, 2020
Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines participate in charity ruck march

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Keven Cordero, executive officer for the headquarters support element of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, explains the route for the Christmas Ration Ruck March to deployed Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines on Dec. 1, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Cordero organized the charitable
Dec. 3, 2020
Firefighter for a Day program builds cohesion among base personnel

The Firefighter for a Day program at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, goes beyond the average firehouse tour.
Dec. 3, 2020
Al Udeid Airmen sharpen agile communication skills

A recent training exercise between the 379th ECS and the 379th Logistics Readiness Squadron challenged the two units to load communication and radio equipment onto cargo pallets.
Dec. 2, 2020
379th EFSS Airmen develop skills with ATSO training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Johnnie Powell, a section chief for the contracting representative office with the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, demonstrates how to bandage a casualty with a chest wound during ability to survive and operate training Nov. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base,