379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

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.
Dec. 24, 2020
SecAF, CSAF and CMSAF visit Al Udeid AB

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett speaks with 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during a visit to the flightline at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 21, 2020. During her visit, Barrett spoke to 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen about the critical mission they support every day. (U.S. Air
Dec. 4, 2020
379th EMDG Airmen work to complete MedicX skills certifications

Medical personnel with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group have been learning how to swab for COVID-19 testing as part of the Air Force Surgeon General’s MedicX initiative, which is meant to train non-clinical Airmen to perform simple medical tasks relevant to real-world threats.
Dec. 2, 2020
379th EFSS Airmen develop skills with ATSO training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Johnnie Powell, a section chief for the contracting representative office with the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, demonstrates how to bandage a casualty with a chest wound during ability to survive and operate training Nov. 20, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base,
Nov. 30, 2020
U.S. Army and Air Force service members participate in readiness exercise at Al Udeid AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Koran Brillion, a firefighter with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services, repositions a hose outside of a simulated burning structure during a mass casualty exercise Nov. 18, 2020, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The joint service event
Nov. 21, 2020
379th Civil Engineers focus on efficiency

The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron facility management team was created to address an increasing amount of “enhancement” work to dormitory facilities at Al Udeid Air Base. These are fixes that do not pose a risk to safety, security or significant mission impact.
Oct. 22, 2020
50th EARS member’s swift action saves life

In recognition for an act heroism, a member of the 50th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal during an award presentation ceremony, Oct. 20, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Oct. 20, 2020
AC3: Answering all things COVID

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—Personnel from the 379th Air Expeditionary Medical Group, Host Nation Support Cell (HNCC) and Plans and Programs (XP) have banded together to create a one-stop shop to answer any questions concerning COVID-19 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This team is known as the AUAB COVID
Oct. 13, 2020
763rd celebrates 30 years of Rivet Joint operations in the AOR

On Oct. 10, 2020, members of the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron celebrated 30 years of the RC-135 Rivet Joint operating in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.
Oct. 9, 2020
AUAB home to AOR’s largest PERSCO team

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar— “AUAB is home of the largest PERSCO team in the AOR,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Cook, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron reception control center non-commissioned officer in charge.