379th AMS

The 379th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS) is a unit of the United States Air Force that provides essential maintenance and support for a variety of aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Activated in the early 2000s as part of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the squadron supports operations across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 379th AMS is responsible for ensuring the readiness and operational capability of aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, C-130 Hercules, and others involved in air refueling, airlift, and reconnaissance missions. Its efforts are crucial in sustaining continuous air operations in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and other regional security missions.