379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

March 23, 2021
USAF firefighters train on new truck to be used throughout CENTCOM AOR

Approximately 27 firefighters from throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility gathered to train on the TITAN Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) P-19C vehicle at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 12-15, 2021. The P-19C is the newest generation of C-130 transportable fire trucks in
March 22, 2021
379th ELRS stands up regular cargo deployment function

The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron tested the reception and deployment process of its newly-developed cargo deployment function Feb. 23-25, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Feb. 26, 2021
Coalition Royal Air Force members participate in AUAB crew chief for a day program

Crew chief for a day participants, Royal Air Force Senior Aircraftman Technician Joe Carter-Blundell, left, a computer information systems technician for the 901 Expeditionary Air Wing, and RAF Corporal Amy Sutherland, a command support Junior Non Commissioned Officer for Joint Force Communication
Feb. 15, 2021
Al Udeid Airmen, Qatar Emiri Air Force partnership enhances versatility

Al Udeid Air Base has witnessed several milestones with the U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. On Jan. 21, 2021, led by a Qatari police escort, a fuel truck and Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron made their way from Al Udeid AB to Doha AB – partnering with the Qatar
Feb. 2, 2021
U.S. Space force inducts 14 new members at AUAB

U.S. Space Force inductees stand at attention Feb. 1, 2021, during a ceremony at the Silent Sentry compound on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Space Force welcomed 14 new members during the enlistment and oath of office ceremonies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
Jan. 27, 2021
Enduring, resolute partners: US, Qatar conduct historic air-to-air refueling exercise

For the first time ever, Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafales integrated with U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers during a week-long air-to-air refueling exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Jan. 23, 2021
U.S. Air Forces Central Band records song for Year of Culture

Dana Al Fardan, Qatar's only female contemporary composer, records vocals during a recording session with the U.S. Air Forces Central Band Jan. 10, 2021, in Doha, Qatar. Al Fardan and the AFCENT Band collaborated on and recorded the song "Rising" for the Qatar-U.S.A. 2021 Year of Culture. (U.S. Air
Jan. 20, 2021
379th ESFS and EOD team up for counter UAS training

The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team partnered for a counter-small unmanned aerial systems training event at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 11, 2020.
Dec. 31, 2020
We’re putting the band back together

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band has returned to Al Udeid Air Base after a nine-month absence. This rotation's band — "Wild Blue Country" — will be representing the Department of Defense as a strategic partner of Qatar in 2021 for the U.S.-Qatar Year of Culture as well as bringing live music and
Dec. 30, 2020
379th AEW welcomes first reservist, first female command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Dana Capaldi took over as the the first reservist and first female command chief in the history of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Dec. 28, 2020.