379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Oct. 18, 2019
Cybersecurity: why it matters

Cyber-attacks on Air Force networks can have a devastating impact on critical infrastructure, networks, weapons platforms and other assets. The responsibility for maintaining a secure network falls on everyone who accesses it; from a junior Airman in maintenance all the way up to the installation
July 12, 2019
Congressional Delegation visits AUAB

U.S. Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon has speaks with service members and constituents from Puerto Rico during a Congressional Delegation visit to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on July 4, 2019. Gonzalez-Colon represents Puerto Rico. During the visit her and eight members of congress were afforded the
May 24, 2019
379th ELRS provides clutch maintenance

The 379th LRS is responsible for maintaining all the vehicles for team AUAB. This team ensures our aircraft maintainers have the heavy vehicles they need to tow aircraft, keeps the fuel and fire trucks running and work with vendors to repair leased vehicles.
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.
Dec. 24, 2017
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.
Dec. 22, 2017
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.