Al Udeid Air Base celebrates Juneteenth

U.S. Air Force Airmen deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, volunteer for a Father’s Day barbecue, June 18, 2023. The barbecue celebrated fathers in conjunction with Juneteenth weekend. Leadership from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the two holidays and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Al Udeid Air Base celebrates Juneteenth

A U.S. Air Force Airman deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, grills food for a Father’s Day barbecue, June 18, 2023. The barbecue celebrated fathers in conjunction with Juneteenth weekend. Leadership from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the two holidays and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Al Udeid Air Base celebrates Juneteenth

African American Association merchandise is displayed during a Father’s Day barbecue at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 18, 2023. The barbecue celebrated fathers in conjunction with Juneteenth weekend. Leadership from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the two holidays and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Al Udeid Air Base celebrates Juneteenth

A U.S. Air Force Airman deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, volunteers as a DJ for a Father’s Day barbecue, June 18, 2023. The barbecue celebrated fathers in conjunction with Juneteenth weekend. Leadership from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the two holidays and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Al Udeid Air Base celebrates Juneteenth

Published June 21, 2023
By Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer
379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar --

U.S. Air Force Airmen celebrated Juneteenth and Father's Day with a barbecue at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 18, 2023.

Leadership from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the two holidays and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865.