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  • 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

  • 8th EAMS celebrates Ochoversary

    On this day in 1944, the 8th Air Cargo Resupply Squadron activated in preparation for service in World War II. Today, the now designated 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, affectionately known as “The Mighty Ocho,” celebrates our “Ochoversary” while we reflect on our heraldry, our modern

  • AUAB receives first NPC, enhances medical mission

    Airmen prepare to off load a specialized medical container designed to transport individuals with infectious diseases at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 18, 2020. The Negatively Pressurized Conex, or NPC, is configured for the C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft to safely transport up