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  • Weapons load crews assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct a training exercise on the B-1B Lancer with inert munitions at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 13, 2018. The event involved reconfiguring the aircraft with inert munitions to maintain a high state of readiness. The B-1B Lancer carries the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory and is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. Its armaments include up to 24 AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Nichols/Released)

    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.
  • Children of command-sponsored families participate in various activities during Vacation Bible School at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 25, 2018. The two-day event, hosted by the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Chaplain Corps, integrated biblical lessons and team-building activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)

    Al Udeid Chaplain Corps staff hosts Vacation Bible School

    Nearly 30 children of Airmen permanently assigned here attended the installation’s second non-denominational Vacation Bible School, May 24-25.
  • Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron take time to remember the sacrifices of fallen security forces members during a fallen defender memorial ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 18, 2018. The ceremony, taking place during National Police Week 2018, was one of the week’s many events in addition to a 24-hour remembrance walk, a law enforcement tactics demonstration, a military working dog competition and a 5K ruck. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)

    Al Udeid defenders commemorate Police Week

    Members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron deployed here in support of Operations Freedom Sentinel and Inherent Resolve took time to remember the service and sacrifice of fallen members of the law enforcement community as part of National Police Week 2018, May 13-19.
  • Military working dogs demonstrate controlled aggression tactics

    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.
  • Eighth grade students learn about the mission of Al Udeid Air Base

    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.
  • Coalition partners compete at Qatar National Sports Day event

    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.
  • Crew chief inspects JSTARS aircraft

    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.
  • President Trump wishes Airmen a Merry Christmas

    Deployed Airmen receive Christmas call from the president

    Airmen from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, took part in a holiday conference call with the president Dec. 24.
  • B-52 Stratofortress has conventional rotary launcher installed

    B-52 upgrade arrives in the Middle East

    The B-52 Stratofortress’ assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron operating out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar became the first B-52’s in the U.S. Air Force to employ the conventional rotary launcher upgrade in combat operations on Nov. 18.
  • Time-based Innovation Increase Vehicle Management Proficiency

    Time-based Innovation Increases Vehicle Management Proficiency

    When Chief Master Sgt. Jayen Patel, vehicle management flight chief for the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here, arrived in January 2017, he started identifying processes that needed revision to effectively maintain the installation’s 2,200 vehicles. The challenge was going to be coming up with and implementing the new changes;
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