379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Jan. 27, 2021
379th AEW Command Chief tours EOD

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Dana Capaldi, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, triggers a controlled explosion while visiting the explosive ordnance disposal flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 23, 2021. EOD Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron train
Jan. 27, 2021
Enduring, resolute partners: US, Qatar conduct historic air-to-air refueling exercise

For the first time ever, Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafales integrated with U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers during a week-long air-to-air refueling exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Jan. 23, 2021
Al Udeid Airmen clean house

Airmen deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, set out to remove years of accumulated clutter during a base-wide cleanup initiative December 3-10, 2020.
Jan. 23, 2021
U.S. Air Forces Central Band records song for Year of Culture

Dana Al Fardan, Qatar's only female contemporary composer, records vocals during a recording session with the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Jan. 10, 2021, in Doha, Qatar. Al Fardan and the AFCENT Band collaborated on and recorded the song "Rising" for the Qatar-U.S.A. 2021 Year of Culture. (U.S. Air
Jan. 21, 2021
Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm
Jan. 19, 2021
Department of the Air Force offers limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE

These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window runs Jan. 20 – April 2.
Dec. 31, 2020
We’re putting the band back together

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band has returned to Al Udeid Air Base after a nine-month absence. This rotation's band — "Wild Blue Country" — will be representing the Department of Defense as a strategic partner of Qatar in 2021 for the U.S.-Qatar Year of Culture as well as bringing live music and
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