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  • 50th EARS member’s swift action saves life

    In recognition for an act heroism, a member of the 50th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal during an award presentation ceremony, Oct. 20, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

  • A goal is a dream put into action

    Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons. What can seem tragic and life altering can shape our future for good or bad depending on how we overcome or become overwhelmed by events. The following is a short story of how perseverance can turn dreams into reality.

  • AC3: Answering all things COVID

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—Personnel from the 379th Air Expeditionary Medical Group, Host Nation Support Cell (HNCC) and Plans and Programs (XP) have banded together to create a one-stop shop to answer any questions concerning COVID-19 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This team is known as the AUAB COVID

  • Fast Free Wi-Fi Comes to Al Udeid

    379th Air Expeditionary Wing leaders wasted no time identifying the number one quality of life issue on Al Udeid Air Base. “Al Udeid Airmen are remarkably consistent when it comes to improving their quality of life,” said Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th AEW commander. “Far and away, ‘Fast, Free

  • AMDEX 21-1 kicks off to enhance relationships, readiness

    The U.S. military regularly participates in exercises with joint, coalition and regional partners in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility each year. Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1, which started Oct. 12, is a U.S. Air Forces Central-led exercise that develops and exercises tactics,

  • AUAB home to AOR’s largest PERSCO team

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar— “AUAB is home of the largest PERSCO team in the AOR,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Cook, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron reception control center non-commissioned officer in charge.

  • The Gang’s All Here: AUAB receives NPC-L, increases medical versatility

    The Negatively Pressurized Conex-Lite arrived Sept. 25, 2020 to AL Udeid Air Base, Qatar, alongside its predecessor. The Negatively Pressurized Conex-Lite is a smaller variation of the Negatively Pressurized Conex and is configured to safely transport up to nine patients, including ambulatory and

  • USAFCENT Commander visits 379 AEW

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot, U.S. Air Forces Central commander, speaks to 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during his troop engagement at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 28, 2020. During his visit, Guillot interacted with Airmen and recognized outstanding performers in support of the

  • Old Dog, New Tricks: 1st KC-135 Hot Refuel in History

    On Sept. 21, 2020, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, completed a validation and verification of procedures created to perform a KC-135 Stratotanker engine-running refuel, also known as a hot refuel, marking the first time in the 64-year history of the aircraft that it was