Team AUAB hosts Congressional Delegation

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, congresswoman for California's 43rd congressional district, speaks with service members before lunch at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30, 2019. Members of congress representing California, Texas and Guam, visited the installation to speak with service members and get a first-hand look at the mission, amenities and significance of the base in U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth Bruce (left), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief and Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, greets U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, congresswoman for California's 43rd congressional district and members of the Congressional Delegation after arriving to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30, 2019. During the visit, the representatives learned more about cost sharing efforts between the U.S. and Qatar for the build-out of AUAB. Improvements to the installation will increase the lethality of the mission and quality of life for service members assigned to AUAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)

Members of the Congressional Delegation pose for a photo in front of the Wing Operations Center during their visit to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 30, 2019. Four members of congress representing California, Texas and Guam, learned about AUAB’s strategic location. The group also learned about the AUAB build-out, the U.S. and Qatar partnership and AUAB’s role in maintaining region stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Lt. Col. Sean Brazel, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron commander, speaks to members of a Congressional Delegation during a tour of the Independence Dining Facility at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30. 2019. The DFAC was shut down on July 25, to address concerns involving pests. The facility is currently undergoing $105,000 in maintenance and renovations to improve the quality of life, and ensure a safe and healthy environment. Before closing, the Independence DFAC was the busiest dining facility on Al Udeid Air Base, serving more than 5,500 meals a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

U.S. Rep. Michael San Nicolas, speaks with service members over lunch during a Congressional Delegation visit to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30, 2019. Members of congress representing California, Texas and Guam, visited the installation to speak with service members and get a first-hand look at the mission, amenities and significance of the base in U.S. Central Command. San Nicolas represents Guam's largest congressional district. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

1st Lt. Severino Reyes, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron lodging officer-in-charge, gives a tour of the Coalition Compound trailers to family members and professional staff members during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Aug. 30, 2019. The group learned more about the cost sharing efforts between the U.S. and Qatar for the build-out of AUAB and how they will impact those assigned here. Improvements to the installation will increase the lethality of the mission and the quality of life for personnel assigned here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

U.S Representatives Maxine Waters and Lance Gooden pose for a photo with service members during a Congressional Delegation visit to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 30, 2019. Four members of congress representing California, Texas and Guam, learned about AUAB’s strategic location. The group also learned about the AUAB build-out, the U.S. and Qatar partnership and AUAB’s role in maintaining region stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)