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  • 379th AEW CC signs CFC-O Form

    Brig. Gen. Darren James, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, signs his Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas form Oct.23, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The CFC-O campaign lasts from Sept. 21st to Nov. 20th. There are several events that will be held to raise awareness to publicize the

  • AFCENT Diversity Day ‘Mudder’ dirties dozens

    Deployed members participated in a Diversity Day Mud Run that was put together by over 60 volunteers from around the installation September 20, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The mud run challenged 106 runners with a two mile course that contained several challenges from low crawling, a T-wall

  • AUAB celebrates Air Force’s 68th Birthday

    Airmen in the Independence Dining Facility stand at attention singing the Air Force Song during the cake cutting ceremony Sept. 18, 2015, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The cake cutting ceremony is traditionally performed by the oldest and youngest Airman. This year marks 68 years of military

  • French AF hosts parade to honor WWI pilot

    Combined Air Operations Center members stand in formation saluting the French Flag during the French National Day Parade September 14, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The parade was the commemoration of the death of WWI French pilot Capt Georges Guynemer, in Polkapelle, on September 11th, 1917.

  • 340th EARS boom operator supports OIR, refueling legacies

    After being re-activated in 2003 and now part of one of the largest air campaigns in world history, the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and their fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers are relied upon by U.S. and coalition aircraft.  But planes can’t refuel themselves, can they?   A small percent

  • Remembering the fallen of 9/11: Air Expeditionary Wing airmen hold ceremony

    Fourteen years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Al Udeid Air Base held a memorial ceremony in remembrance of the victims that perished when America was viciously attacked September 11, 2001.  Coalition forces came together at the base flag pole to pay respects to those who lost their

  • Reserve Airmen maintain C-130’s keeping AFCENT air operations steady

    Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 746th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit follow technical orders to ensure that the C-130 Hercules is in flying condition after their inspection and maintenance September 9, 2015 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 746th AMU airmen