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Feb. 12, 2026
Al Udeid Air Base hosts Partnership Day

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Partnership Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 11, 2026. The event showcased interoperability and appreciation for host nation partners, bringing together Qatari military members, families, U.S. Embassy Doha representatives, joint U.S. service members,
Jan. 14, 2026
U.S., Regional Partners Establish New Air Defense Operations Cell in Qatar

U.S. Central Command and regional partners opened a new coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to enhance integrated air and missile defense.
March 26, 2025
West Virginia Guard Joins Cyber Defense Training in Qatar

CHARLESTON, W. Va. - The West Virginia National Guard Cyber Protection Team - Mission Element joined over 30 cyber operators from six nations in the multinational exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 in Doha, Qatar. For two weeks, Jan. 9-23, cyber defenders from the United States, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the
March 7, 2024
West Virginia National Guard, Gabon Announce State Partnership

The West Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Gabon in central Africa for the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, Gov. Jim Justice announced March 6.
March 21, 2023
West Virginia Guard, Qatar Conduct Key Leader SPP Exchange

West Virginia National Guard and Qatari military leaders met in Doha March 14-16 in a State Partnership Program engagement.
Jan. 31, 2022
U.S., Qatari Defense Leaders Look to Deepen Cooperation in Persian Gulf

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed a range of topics including cooperation opportunities and regional security with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during a Pentagon meeting.
Dec. 17, 2021
Sharing Cultural Experiences

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and the Qatar Emiri Air Force Ground Defense Wing recently came together to share a meal at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Sept. 7, 2021
U.S. Military Capabilities, Capacity, Alliance Network Made Kabul Evacuation Possible

No other military in the world could do what the U.S. military accomplished in evacuating 124,000 people — Americans, Afghans and third country personnel — from Kabul, a senior defense official said.
Sept. 7, 2021
Austin, Blinken Thank Qatari People for Support in Afghan Evacuation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Qatari leaders to thank them for their help in evacuating Afghans from Kabul, saying ''at a critical and historic moment Qatar went above and beyond, and your generosity helped to save thousands of lives.''
Aug. 19, 2021
U.S., Qatari Defense Leaders Discuss Afghanistan, Other Issues at Pentagon Meeting

U.S. and Qatari defense leaders discussed events in Afghanistan as well as a wide range of issues in the Middle East during Pentagon meetings.