Story by Maristela Romero | Air Force Medical Service | 11.18.2025
The 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron apheresis element at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, known as the Blood Donation Center, serves as the only collection center in the region that provides lifesaving blood supplies to critically wounded warfighters....
Story by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten | 379th Air Expeditionary Wing | 12.19.2022
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar - Motivation is fluid, its meaning differs from person to person. For Senior Airman Sheeryna Ibarra, motivation is her respect for the sacrifices her family made so that she can flourish and thrive....
Story by Airman 1st Class Constantine Bambakidis | 379th Air Expeditionary Wing | 09.30.2022
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- After 16 consecutive years of active service, the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron was inactivated during a ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 30, 2022. The 816th EAS, commanded by Lt. Col. Daniel Naske, provided strategic airlift and combat operations to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s area of responsibility....
Story by Master Sgt. Michael Kelly | 379th Air Expeditionary Wing | 08.23.2022
Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of physical, social, spiritual and mental fitness. Being physically fit to fight and maintaining a war fighter spirit are crucial to completing the mission. It’s equally important to maintain good mental health. The Mental Health Office of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group specializes in providing mental health care for AUAB members to ensure......
Story by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte | 379th Air Expeditionary Wing | 07.20.2022
AL UDEID AIR FORCE BASE, QATAR—Major renovations to the Blatchford-Preston Complex Gym are presently underway and as part of a phased project which is projected to conclude April 2023. The goal of the renovation is the implementation of long lasting and high-quality materials to meet the fitness needs of Airmen and improve base quality of life....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Michael Kelly | 379th Air Expeditionary Wing | 05.30.2022
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson assumed command of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing during the official wing Change of Command ceremony on May 30, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot | 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard | 04.20.2022
Airmen from the Iowa Air National Guard deploy as part of an Aviation Deployment Package just another group of 185th ARW members return home....
Story by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez | 379th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.15.2022
When someone thinks of firefighters, the first thing that comes to mind is a depiction of them saving kittens from a tree, Dalmatians, or riding in the iconic fire truck. United States Air Force firefighters, specifically the ones at Al Udeid Air Base, take on a lot more than one would think....
