Qatar, UAE partner with AFCENT as command evolves its approach to infrastructure

(From left) Col. Anthony Figiera, director of the Air Force Central Command Program Management Office, Maj. Gen. David Harris, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) deputy commander and Combined Forces Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia deputy, Ambassador Timmy Davis, Ambassador of the United States to the State of Qatar, Maj. Gen. Ali Mohammed Al Hail, commander of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Mr. Mahmet Gongor, project director for Bahadir Construction cut a ribbon at the newly opened Falcon Dining Facility, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 26, 2023. Phase 1 focused on enhancing the quality of life for Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Guardians and coalition partners on the base. This ribbon cutting celebrates the construction of 38 new facilities, such as new dormitories and dining facilities, and symbolizes the continued partnership between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)