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U.S., Qatari Service members attend first bilateral Women, Peace and Security Leadership Seminar

A U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Angela Gonzales, 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group first sergeant speaks to Qatari females in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 29, 2024. U.S and Qatari Service members attended a bilateral Women, Peace and Security Leadership Seminar for the first time in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 25-29. The seminar included over 60 women from the U.S and Qatari Military Police, Qatar Emiri Air Force and civil service, spanning over five days focusing on a wide-range of leadership topics. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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Al Udeid inner runway reopens, increases operational capabilities

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 1, 2023. The renovations will help improve timely combat operations for U.S. Central Command. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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Al Udeid inner runway reopens, increases operational capabilities

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off on a newly reopened runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 1, 2023. Due to the joint efforts of the Qatari contractors and the Airmen of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, the project was completed two weeks early. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeff Burnett, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, talks with Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15 Eagle pilots after landing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. The F-35s increased capacity and capability enables the U.S. to conduct operations in contested airspace across the theater when required. The deployed aircraft demonstrated the U.S.’s commitment to ensure peace and security in the region, through maritime support and support the coalitions’ enduring mission to defeat ISIS in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and a Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15 Eagle taxi off the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. While deployed in support of U.S. Air Forces Central missions, the 421st EFS from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, helped defend interests, promote regional security and safeguard freedom of navigation in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. The F-35s increased capacity and capability enables the U.S. to conduct operations in contested airspace across the theater when required. The deployed aircraft demonstrated the U.S.’s commitment to ensure peace and security in the region, through maritime support and support the coalitions’ enduring mission to defeat ISIS in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Doug Jackson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Qatar Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Salem bin Hamad bin Aqeel Al Nabit, QAF chief of staff, greet after landing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. While deployed in support of U.S. Air Forces Central missions, the 421st EFS from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, helped defend interests, promote regional security and safeguard freedom of navigation in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Leah Ferrante)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Gould, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, greets an Airman from the 421st Expeditionary Maintenance Group after landing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. In coordination with regional allies, partners, and the U.S. Navy, the F-35s partnered with A-10 and F-16s in the U.S. Central Command theater to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Leah Ferrante)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 421st Expeditionary Maintenance Group prepares to conduct maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. While deployed in support of U.S. Air Forces Central missions, the 421st EFS from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, helped defend interests, promote regional security and safeguard freedom of navigation in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Leah Ferrante)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis off the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. The F-35s increased capacity and capability enables the U.S. to conduct operations in contested airspace across the theater when required. The deployed aircraft demonstrated the U.S.’s commitment to ensure peace and security in the region, through maritime support and support the coalitions’ enduring mission to defeat ISIS in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Leah Ferrante)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi off the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. In coordination with regional allies, partners, and the U.S. Navy, the F-35s partnered with A-10 and F-16s in the U.S. Central Command theater to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Leah Ferrante)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and three Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15 Eagles fly in formation over Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. In coordination with regional allies, partners, and the U.S. Navy, the F-35s partnered with A-10 and F-16s in the U.S. Central Command theater to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Leah Ferrante)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron; leadership from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing; and Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15 Eagle pilots pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II after arriving at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. While deployed in support of U.S. Air Forces Central missions, the 421st EFS from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, helped defend interests, promote regional security and safeguard freedom of navigation in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 4, 2023. The F-35s increased capacity and capability enables the U.S. to conduct operations in contested airspace across the theater when required. The deployed aircraft demonstrated the U.S.’s commitment to ensure peace and security in the region, through maritime support and support the coalitions’ enduring mission to defeat ISIS in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron are parked at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 4, 2023. In coordination with regional allies, partners, and the U.S. Navy, the F-35s partnered with A-10 and F-16s in the U.S. Central Command theater to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Hosting lethality: F-35s arrive at AUAB

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 421st Expeditionary Maintenance Group conducts maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron after arriving at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 4, 2023. While deployed in support of U.S. Air Forces Central missions, the 421st EFS from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, helped defend interests, promote regional security and safeguard freedom of navigation in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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AFCENT stands up Expeditionary Theater Support Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Glenn Cameron, center, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group (ETSG) incoming commander, assumes command during the ETSG activation and change of command ceremony July 3, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Since its inception in March, the ETSG has successfully conducted missions across 12 different bases in eight countries. The group consists of multi-capable Airmen with expertise from engineering, logistics and communications to conduct more effective warfighting missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Zima)
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AFCENT stands up Expeditionary Theater Support Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Glenn Cameron, right, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group (ETSG) incoming commander, assumes command from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander and Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command, left, during the ETSG activation and change of command ceremony July 3, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Since its inception in March, the ETSG has successfully conducted missions across 12 different bases in eight countries. The group consists of multi-capable Airmen with expertise from engineering, logistics and communications to conduct more effective warfighting missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Zima)
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AFCENT stands up Expeditionary Theater Support Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Figiera, center, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group (ETSG) outgoing commander, relinquishes command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander and Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command, left, during the ETSG activation and change of command ceremony July 3, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Since its inception in March, the ETSG has successfully conducted missions across 12 different bases in eight countries. The group consists of multi-capable Airmen with expertise from engineering, logistics and communications to conduct more effective warfighting missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Zima)
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Royal Air Force of Oman generals visit AUAB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Valstad, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, right, explains his duties to Royal Air Force of Oman Air Commodore Said Hamed Khalfan Al Abdali, RAFO Musannah Air Base commander, center-left, and Air Commodore Hilal Sulaiman Abdullah Al Nabhani, RAFO Adam Air Base commander, center-right, during a visit May 9, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The visit served to provide ideas and recommendations to update and modernize the RAFO force and headquarters, and allowed for discussions on increased partnership opportunities for interoperability and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)
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