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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 morale to U.S. Forces throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
  • Airman examines COVID-19 swab in vial

    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.
  • Fighting through a cramped space, Senior Airman Nyell Sanchez, a medical logistics technician in the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, works blindfolded to traverse through a confined spaces obstacle course at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2020. Sanchez participated in the Firefighter for a Day program hosted by the Al Udeid AB fire department. The program puts participants through physical and mental challenges that mimic what firefighters are trained and expected to do in emergency situations. Not only does the experience allow volunteers to better understand and appreciate firefighters, but it helps build cohesion among members of Al Udeid AB allowing everyone to better complete the CENTCOM mission and posture to prevail tomorrow. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)

    Firefighter for a Day program builds cohesion among base personnel

    The Firefighter for a Day program at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, goes beyond the average firehouse tour. Participants not only get to explore the station, ride in the fire truck and even spray the hose, but what makes the program truly special is the earned-in-sweat accomplishment.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kazuhito Ikematsu, noncommissioned officer in charge of the 379th Expeditionary Communication Squadron, sits for a portrait alongside mobile communication kits at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2020. Ikematsu is responsible for coordinating training within his unit and externally with other entities on base, enhancing agile communication capabilities throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

    Al Udeid Airmen sharpen agile communication skills

    A recent training exercise between the 379th ECS and the 379th Logistics Readiness Squadron challenged the two units to load communication and radio equipment onto cargo pallets.
  • U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen from the Combined Air Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, sweep and mop the newly emptied operations floor before renovations Oct. 26, 2020.

    USAFCENT upgrades CAOC while demonstrating distributed operations

    U.S. Air Forces Central recently renovated its Combined Air Operations Center here, while simultaneously executing all of its primary functions from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
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    New drone program advances defensive capabilities at Al Udeid AB

    The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron recently won squadron innovation funds for the purchase and use of small unmanned drones at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to train Airmen to detect and defend against similar unmanned systems used by various adversaries as well as adding an additional protective measure to the already multi-layered defensive capabilities in place at Al Udeid AB.
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    A goal is a dream put into action

    Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons. What can seem tragic and life altering can shape our future for good or bad depending on how we overcome or become overwhelmed by events. The following is a short story of how perseverance can turn dreams into reality.
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