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379th Air Expeditionary Wing Photos

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EOD gets last laugh on Comedy Brigade tour

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jason Calio, an explosive ordinance technician, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrates pulling the pin out of a hand grenade to a member of the visiting group known as Comedy Brigade at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, AUG 8, 2022. Calio dispelled many movie myths about explosives; for instance, you cannot step and on a land mine and stop it from exploding by not moving off of it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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EOD gets last laugh on Comedy Brigade tour

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Penn Lillie (right), an explosive ordinance disposal team leader, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron watches as the fuse is triggered by one of the Comedy Brigade members during a live demonstration at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, AUG 8, 2022. The comedians were able to set off the charges during the demo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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EOD gets last laugh on Comedy Brigade tour

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jason Calio, an explosive ordinance technician, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrates using a robot used to disarm explosive devices, AUG 8, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Calio said that the water bottle on the end of the robotic arm is a cheap and effective way of helping to neutralize threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Legacy trailers demolished to clear way for new facilities

An excavator removes chunks of a trailer during a demolition Aug. 22, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The demolition was planned to coincide with the opening of new dorms which will provide hardened shelters for nearly 2,200 more personnel than the trailers could house previously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Legacy trailers demolished to clear way for new facilities

An excavator tears off a trailer roof section, Aug. 22, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Each material was sorted into various piles to be sent off later for recycling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Legacy trailers demolished to clear way for new facilities

Piece by piece, trailers are demolished to make room for new and lasting facilities at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 22, 2022. The newly available space will allow for a new Coalition Compound gym facility as well as other renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Legacy trailers demolished to clear way for new facilities

A trailer is pulled apart by an excavator during demolition on Aug. 22, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This project was approved and contracted in mid-2021 and is set to conclude Dec. 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Legacy trailers demolished to clear way for new facilities

An excavator demolishes a lodging trailer Aug. 22, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The trailers have been in use at AUAB since at least 2004, and have housed approximately 288,000 people since their initial construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Mental Health Office helps AUAB members maintain readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Melissa Leonardo, a 379th Expeditionary Medical Group mental health technician, poses for a photo at the Mental Health Office waiting room Aug 23, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Mental Health Office is a specialty clinic designed to treat significant depression, anxiety and trauma. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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Dogs in the Deid after dark

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Pickens, a military working dog handler, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, runs his dog through another round of training, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on AUG 10, 2022. Pickens worked with his dog Gyozo, on different types of tasks and various conditioning exercises to keep skills and responses sharp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Dogs in the Deid after dark

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Pickens, a military working dog handler with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, works with his dog MWD Gyozo at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on AUG 10, 2022. Gyozo was supposed to be taking a water break but he was too excited to get back to training on the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Dogs in the Deid after dark

Military working dog handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Pickens of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, performs an evening detection patrol with his MWD around a building, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on AUG 10, 2022. Pickens has worked with five different MWD’s in his career and aspires to become a trainer someday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Dogs in the Deid after dark

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Pickens, a military working dog handler with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, drives out to patrol a section of the base perimeter with his MWD, Aug. 10, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Pickens’ patrol helped ensure there were no detectable threats on the perimeter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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386th ECES Airman wins USO Service Member of the Year

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colton Stark, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Tafanelli, 386th ECES fire protection, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Welch, 386th ECES station captain, walkthrough ladder training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, August 7, 2022. Using the experiences and skills he has received throughout his career and in the Topeka Fire Department, he has worked with the team to craft training covering new techniques and tactics in the fire protection career field. Tafanelli was recently recognized at the United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year award for responding to 318 emergencies, including 61 fires and 128 motor vehicle accidents as a firefighter in Topeka, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386th ECES Airman wins USO Service Member of the Year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Tafanelli, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection, conducts ladder training with Airman Abraham Guzman, 386th ECES fire protection, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, August 7, 2022. Thankful for the opportunities and mentorship he has received throughout his career, Tafanelli makes it his personal mission to pass on the knowledge to others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386th ECES Airman wins USO Service Member of the Year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Tafanelli, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection, inspects an emergency supply water tank at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, August 7, 2022. Thankful for the opportunities and mentorship he has received throughout his career, Tafanelli makes it his personal mission to pass on the knowledge to others. Tafanelli was recently recognized at the United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year award for responding to 318 emergencies, including 61 fires and 128 motor vehicle accidents as a firefighter in Topeka, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386th ECES Airman wins USO Service Member of the Year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Tafanelli, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection, is stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, August 2, 2022. Tafanelli was recently recognized at the United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year award for responding to 318 emergencies, including 61 fires and 128 motor vehicle accidents as a firefighter in Topeka, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386th ECES Airman wins USO Service Member of the Year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Tafanelli, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection, surveys the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, August 2, 2022. Tafanelli says one of the things that fills him up at the end of the day is the camaraderie and brotherhood in the squadron, “I gained another family when I joined the fire service, they did everything they could to look after me.” Tafanelli was recently recognized at the United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year award for responding to 318 emergencies, including 61 fires and 128 motor vehicle accidents as a firefighter in Topeka, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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The courage to change

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Monique Hunter, a master resiliency trainer with 9th Air Force Central Command, stands next to where she hosts her MRT courses at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on July 28, 2022. Hunter enjoys learning from attendees while she helps them to become better equipped on the subjects she teaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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The courage to change

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Monique Hunter, a master resiliency trainer with the 9th Air Force Central Command, teaches an MRT course at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on July 28, 2022. Hunter spoke on the subject of strength during the course pictured and allowed for detailed discussion during all her courses to enable individual growth and a better communal understanding of one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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