US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

An Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Forces Central Band instructs a show attendee how to play a guitar during the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2024. The AFCENT Band travels throughout Central and Southwest Asia performing community outreach concerts, school assemblies, military functions and diplomatic events hosted by the United States Embassies and their ambassadors. Saudi Arabia’s WDS 2024, one of the region’s largest defense expositions, includes a wide array of aircraft and assets from across the U.S. Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

A U.S. Army Soldier shakes hands with a show attendee during the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 6, 2024. Saudi Arabia’s WDS 2024, one of the region’s largest defense expositions, includes a wide array of aircraft and assets from across the U.S. Department of Defense. The U.S.’s commitment of personnel and aircraft to the Saudi World Defense Show highlights the importance of continued defense cooperation between allies and partners with a shared vision for enduring peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

A U.S. Army Soldier engages with a Saudi Air Guard member during the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 6, 2024. Saudi Arabia’s WDS 2024, one of the region’s largest defense expositions, includes a wide array of aircraft and assets from across the U.S. Department of Defense. The U.S.’s commitment of personnel and aircraft to the Saudi World Defense Show highlights the importance of continued defense cooperation between allies and partners with a shared vision for enduring peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

A U.S. Air Force Airman watches Saudi Arabia’s aerial demonstration team, the Saudi Hawks, perform during the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2024. Saudi Arabia’s WDS 2024, one of the region’s largest defense expositions, includes a wide array of aircraft and assets from across the U.S. Department of Defense. The U.S.’s commitment of personnel and aircraft to the Saudi World Defense Show highlights the importance of continued defense cooperation between allies and partners with a shared vision for enduring peace and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

A Royal Air Force member, left, performs alongside an Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Forces Central Band for a multinational audience at the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2024. The AFCENT Band travels throughout Central and Southwest Asia performing community outreach concerts, school assemblies, military functions and diplomatic events hosted by the United States Embassies and their ambassadors. The U.S. values its shared commitment and close cooperation with Saudi Arabia, coalition allies, and partners, which has enhanced the collective ability to counter a range of regional threats as a unified fighting force. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

A Royal Air Force member, left, rehearses and engages with an Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Forces Central Band prior to performing for a multinational audience at the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2024. The AFCENT Band travels throughout Central and Southwest Asia performing community outreach concerts, school assemblies, military functions and diplomatic events hosted by the United States Embassies and their ambassadors. The U.S. values its shared commitment and close cooperation with Saudi Arabia, coalition allies, and partners, which has enhanced the collective ability to counter a range of regional threats as a unified fighting force. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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US strengthens ties with regional, coalition partners during Saudi WDS 2024

Published Feb. 7, 2024
By U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs
U.S. Air Forces Central

RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- An Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Forces Central Band instructs a show attendee how to play a guitar during the Saudi World Defense Show near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2024. The AFCENT Band travels throughout Central and Southwest Asia performing community outreach concerts, school assemblies, military functions and diplomatic events hosted by the United States Embassies and their ambassadors. Saudi Arabia’s WDS 2024, one of the region’s largest defense expositions, includes a wide array of aircraft and assets from across the U.S. Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)