379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Dec. 18, 2018
Flying chaplain corps takes spirituality to new heights

Whether it’s leading a religious service or providing counseling to warfighters, religious affairs Airmen here work to ensure service members on the ground and in the sky are spiritually strong.
Dec. 15, 2018
ELRS Airman keeps HAZMAT in check

Cleaning supplies for office upkeep, check. Oxygen gas for aviator masks, check. Oil for aircraft flying missions in a contested environment to support U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s combat missions … check and check.These are just some hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that Senior Airman Erica
Nov. 28, 2018
Airman sets 2018 base fueling record

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christen Curry, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, set an aircraft refueling record for 2018, here.
Sept. 20, 2018
B-1B weapons loaders conduct combat-capability training

Weapons load crews assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct a training exercise on a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron with inert munitions at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 13, 2018.
June 1, 2018
Connecting culture and service: Ramadan

Twenty-two years ago, then Airman Gloria Weatherspoon, would not have imagined wearing a hijab, also known as a headdress, celebrating Ramadan in a Muslim country while deployed. The month long religious observance for Muslims is a time of intensive worship and increased prayer.
March 16, 2018
Military working dogs demonstrate controlled aggression tactics

U.S. Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit, conduct a military working dog demonstration for members of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Feb. 27, 2018
Eighth grade students learn about the mission of Al Udeid Air Base

Nearly 200 eighth grade students and teachers from the American School of Doha learn about some of the capabilities AUAB provides to the surrounding region, during a recent visit.
Feb. 19, 2018
Coalition partners compete at Qatar National Sports Day event

U.S. and coalition partners participated in Qatar National Sports Day alongside members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force, competing in various sporting events.
Feb. 7, 2018
C-17 crews help realign assets to Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, transports troops and equipment to forward operating locations through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Jan. 23, 2018
Safe practices ensure mission success

In a job where that mission is inherently dangerous, mitigating the risk can seem like a close second in mission priority. Safe practices and risk management, both on and off duty, are a part of ensuring that the mission is accomplished as safely and efficiently as possible.