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US, Coalition forces participate in Qatar National Sports Day

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  • By AFCENT Public Affairs
  • Air Forces Central Command

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, Air Forces Central Command commander, participated during the 4th annual Qatar National Sports Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Initiated in 2011 by Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the national day instills the value of sports into the nation's culture and inspires people to be healthy and engage in physical activities. This marks the 4th year U.S. and Coalition personnel have participated in the event, strengthening relations between the U.S., Coalition partners and their Qatari hosts.