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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. 27, 2021
Enduring, resolute partners: US, Qatar conduct historic air-to-air refueling exercise

For the first time ever, Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafales integrated with U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers during a week-long air-to-air refueling exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Dec. 29, 2020
379th AEW Airmen conduct first-ever refueling mission with Qatari Emiri Air Force

A Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, while conducting the first-ever in air refueling mission between the countries over southwest Qatar Dec. 28, 2020. This event built familiarity

Al Udeid Air Base hosts Partnership Day