379th AEW

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Official 379th Air Expeditionary Wing
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[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴! | Today #AlUdeidAirBase wishes a fond farewell to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson and welcomes his successor Brig. Gen. Doug Jackson as the new 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander.

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[U.S. Air Forces Central @USAFCENT]

You ever see a #KC135 refuel an #F16 on the ground? Neither have we...at least not for several decades, not until now.

#innovate

@CENTCOM @grandslamwing
#Stratotanker #FightingFalcon #alwaysready

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Recently, an all-female aircrew conducted a cargo drop mission over various locations in the U.S. Central Command AOR. Click through the photos to see this hard working crew at work!

To read more, click here: https://t.co/rJSMW3Pz0S

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

The 379th EMXS Fabrication Flight not only welds, heat-treats, inspects, repairs and fabricates equipment, they also #innovate!

Recently, this team created two tools to benefit personnel and fix processes.

To read more, click here: https://t.co/r8CXSs890G

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

It's #Fire #Prevention Week!

This year’s campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire #Safety!”, works to educate everyone about the different sounds made by smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Knowing what to do when an alarm goes off will keep you and your family safe.

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

The 379th AEW Host Nation Coordination Cell is a key link between AUAB personnel and Qatari officials. During the Afghanistan evacuation operations, the HNCC and their Qatari counterparts were in charge of the final step in moving qualified evacuees onward to further destinations

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

You didn't think he was gone did you? Ghillie Suit Guy is just getting started!
Watch the video below to see the next Ghillie Suit Guy adventure as he works to make #TeamAUAB safer!

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

During the recent Afghanistan evacuation, more than 58,000 people came through AUAB. The 379th EAES was critical to the mission and reunited families that had become separated during the evacuation. This video from August highlights their contributions to the historic effort!

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Since AUAB became the primary transit hub for Afghanistan evacuees, the driving forces for the base to succeed in meeting the challenge were a standard of excellence, innovative tactics, and the partnership with the host nation.

To read more, click here: https://t.co/2LAPEL4nTp

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Since the start of the Afghanistan evacuation operations at AUAB, the 379th Expeditionary has had to use all their combined skill sets to treat thousand of evacuees.

Click here to find out how they adapted & saved multiple lives of Afghanistan evacuees: https://t.co/X6NRklLJgM

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Since Aug. 14, the DoD has been supporting the evacuation of qualified evacuees from Afghanistan to AUAB. The Afghanistan evacuation operation has become one of the largest airlifts in history.
Click here to read more: https://t.co/Kl1iq9dfnz

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Take a look at how members at Al Udeid Air Base have been working day and night supporting the Afghanistan evacuation operations.
#AfghanistanEvacuation #AUAB #GrandSlamWing

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

EOD blows 'em up and Fire puts 'em out! 💥🔥

Check out the latest #TeamAUAB training exercise and stay tuned for more next week!

To learn more about this exercise, click here: https://t.co/hjOlaXQwek

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

#ICYMI, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for two new dormitories!

As part of our continued partnership, the dorms were paid for and built by the Qatar Ministry of Defense to help continue modernizing #TeamAUAB and improve the standard of living.

https://t.co/pmHBhXFnmN

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the opening of two new dormitories at #TeamAUAB!

Stay tuned for more photos and an extended story of the event!

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Did you know, members from the 379th ESFS created and operate the Safety Guardian progam as another way to keep members of #TeamAUAB safe and secure? Want to learn more? Watch the video below!

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@USAFCENT @CENTCOM @usairforce

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Did you know, within the @CENTCOM AOR there is only one Blood Transshipment Center that delivers blood🩸products for medical operations downrange? 🤯

Click the link below to learn more about what they do!
https://t.co/Wcv4Wyire7

#GrandSlamWing #WinReadyRepeat

@USAFCENT

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Congratulations to Col. Robert Bonner, 379th MSG commander, and Lt. Col. Marshalria Vaughans, 379th CS commander, on their transfer from the @usairforce to the @SpaceForceDoD!

Lead our future #Guardians! #SemperSupra

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Hey #TeamAUAB! Conserving water is the duty of every installation member as it is critical to the base's water supply preservation.

Watch the video to learn about how you can conserve water on a daily basis!

#GrandSlamWing #WinReadyRepeat

@USAFCENT @CENTCOM

[379th AEW @grandslamwing]

Recently, members of #TeamAUAB participated in simulated emergency response operations with members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Check out some photos from the event!

To see more click here: https://t.co/mYQRNrfAnY

#GrandSlamWing #WinReadyRepeat

@USAFCENT @CENTCOM @MOD_Qatar