379th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Oct. 25, 2017
A journey of military service and faith

In the cargo bay of a C-130 Hercules from the 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, two loadmasters hold up a U.S. flag. The flag has meaning, memories and a story to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Isela Gonzalez, chaplain assistant with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel. With a stern
Oct. 23, 2017
The AFCENT Band, Touch-n-Go, records their punk rock rendition of the Air Force Song

Members of the U.S. Air Force Central Command Band, Touch-n-Go, set up a temporary recording studio and cut their own punk rock rendition of the Air Force Song at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, Sept. 21, 2017.
Oct. 7, 2017
746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron transports cargo in support of OIR

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, transport passengers and cargo throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility.
Sept. 30, 2017
Firefighters with the U.S. Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force complete a firefighter combat challenge at Al Udeid Air Base

Firefighters from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force Fire Department teamed up to participate in a firefighter combat challenge together here on Sept., 7.
Sept. 30, 2017
Operation Community gives Airmen opportunity to hone leadership skills

Taking part in a professional organization, such as the First 4, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, provides U.S. Air Force Airmen between the ranks of Airman to Senior Airman an opportunity to learn, hone new skills and receive mentorship.
Sept. 25, 2017
Gen Votel visits the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron

U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, U.S. Central Command commander, flew on a combat mission aboard a B-52 Stratofortress, and spent time talking with deployed Airmen at the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron here.
Sept. 25, 2017
POL partners with Army fuels specialists in aircraft refueling initiative

U.S. Army fuels specialist team up with their U.S. Air Force counterparts to learn about the refueling mission.
Sept. 25, 2017
Battle of Britain commemoration service held at Al Udeid Air Base

United Kingdom Air Component Commander and Air Officer Commanding 83 Expeditionary Air Group, Air Commodore Johnny Stringer, facing the camera, returns a salute from the Commanding Officer of 901 Expeditionary Air Wing as UK members, formation on the left, and various leaders from the coalition
Sept. 25, 2017
Firefighters and security forces participate in a 9/11 memorial walk

U.S. Air Force fire department and security forces members participate in an evening memorial walk at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 11, 2017. Traditionally, on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks, firefighters climb 343 stairs in honor of the fire and emergency services members that lost
Sept. 25, 2017
8 EAMS 60K Tunner loader fall protection exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Kitchen, air transportation airman assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, pushes a training dummy from a 60K Tunner cargo loader during a fall protection exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 8, 2017. The exercise was held as part of the 8th