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  • AFCENT prepares for Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas 2015 kick off

    Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas began its key personnel training here after presenting two checks of undesignated funds from 2014 to 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Air Force Central Command leadership August 24, 2015. In 2014, U.S. Central Command was able to raise more $1.2 million in

  • Lab technicians fueling the fight against ISIL with Operational Energy

    In order for a KC-135 to ‘fuel the fight’ against ISIL, they need fuel, right? Without the 379th Expeditionary Logistic Readiness fuels laboratory, aircrews, maintainers, firefighters, security forces and support agencies here are just pedestrians.Aircraft, vehicles and equipment deployed to Al

  • Al Udeid lends a hand with Qatari Animal Shelter

    Airmen from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, volunteered at a local organization to help care for animals in need. Qatar Animal Welfare Society (Q.A.W.S) provides shelter and refuge to dogs, cats, monkeys, donkeys and several other species. The airmen spent the day feeding, grooming and playing with the

  • Civil Engineers keep Al Udeid quality of life flowing

    The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels flight here at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar supports the largest number of deployed members to date that live or transit through here, making sure the water, fuels and septic systems run smoothly. The airmen test and maintain P.H. balances

  • Nondestructive Inspection Airmen: Peace of Mind for AFCENT maintenance

    It is no secret that the Air Force Central Command conducts a high- tempo flying operation at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. To complete these missions, they need healthy and ready aircraft at a moment’s notice. The 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection laboratory ensures all

  • Expeditionary Optometry sees the mission in a new light

    The need to provide specific medical care for deployed members as well as dependents alike is growing here. With minimal outside medical resources in the area, Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group optometry clinic look to do more with less.    Since 2003, coalition numbers have grown. 

  • Fabrication flight forges the fight

    The 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron's fabrications flight is partitioned into the aircraft structural maintenance, metals technology and non-destructive inspection that inspect and repair aircraft deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Most fabrications can be conducted on the flightline.

  • Defenders and Marines Partner for Active Shooter Training

    You have just received a report of shots fired from inside the U.S. Embassy.  The subject is wearing dark blue fatigues and there are multiple casualties. The Marine at the control center jumps into action; he immediately notifies a dozen Marines who start rapidly arming, donning protective

  • 379th B-1 AFE: Increasing performance and preserving lives

    The B-1 Bomber aircrews deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar rely on the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment airmen's proficiency to ensure proper function of helmets, life preservers, communication modules, weapons and parachutes used or carried during flights