379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

March 9, 2020
Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards

Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr. recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff Safety Awards, and the Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.“The Air Force is steadfast in its efforts to maintain safe operations across the service, nevertheless the
Feb. 29, 2020
Triple Nickel completes historic deployment to AUAB

More than 300 Airmen with the 555th Fighter Squadron, also known as the “world famous, highly-respected” Triple Nickel, completed the first leg of their deployment after departing Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in late Feb. 2020.
Feb. 20, 2020
379 AEW Communications Security relocation enhances mission, security

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Communications Security Office, also known as COMSEC, officially relocated to a new building on Feb. 17, 2020. The historic move was formally commemorated during a ceremony on Feb. 2, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Feb. 20, 2020
Deployed Airmen stay resilient by serving community

When Tech. Sgt. Garrett Amorose, explosive ordnance disposal technician, got orders to deploy to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, he prepared for the deployment like any other. Little did he know, this deployment would be a little different than most.
Feb. 19, 2020
379 ECES conducts RADR training, maintains readiness

The airfield is the heart of a U.S. Air Force base, enabling Airmen and aircraft to execute the mission of delivering decisive air power, rapid strategic delivery of troops and cargo, and extending global reach through aerial refueling.To ensure the airfield remains fully functional under any
Feb. 17, 2020
Refueling the Deployed Mission

After nearly five hours of flying above Afghanistan, the call finally came. “Alright guys, the first receivers are about 10 mikes out. Let’s get ready to do this,” announced the KC-135 Stratotanker pilot to his team. As aircraft quickly approach, the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135
Feb. 12, 2020
F-22 Raptor deployment to Al Udeid Air Base makes history

Airmen and F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in early July 2019, marking the first-ever fifth-generation fighter aircraft deployment to AUAB.
Feb. 11, 2020
Airmen celebrate Qatar’s National Sport Day with Qatari, coalition partners

Airmen and coalition partners at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, competed in individual and team sports during Qatar’s National Sport Day on Feb. 11, 2020.
Jan. 25, 2020
Airmen create home away from home

As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words and if this wall could talk, you might hear it repeat another age-old adage “Be an owner, not a renter.”Nine Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Mission Support Group at Al Udeid Air Base took this saying to heart when they spent more than
Dec. 28, 2019
United effort: U.S., UK, Qatar test emergency response procedures

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, along with Royal Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force members participated in a major accident response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2019.