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Pentagon to build a training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomes Qatar Minister of Defense Sheikh Saoud Al Thani, left, to the Pentagon on Oct 10 in Washington. (AP) WASHINGTON, Oct 11, (AP): The US military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in...
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Pentagon Pete Backtracks After Qatari Air Base Confusion
After announcing on Friday that the Trump administration would be providing an air base in Idaho to Qatar, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backtracked, issuing a clarification on social media in response to a growing backlash. “Important...
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Qatari Air Force facility coming to Mountain Home Air Force Base
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KMVU FOX26 - Oregon
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that a military facility would be coming to the Mountain Home Air Force Base as part of an agreement with Qatar. Hegseth and Qatari Minister of Defense Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al...
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Qatari Emiri Air Force facility planned for Idaho, Pete Hegseth says
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Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The Qatari Emiri Air Force will base several F-15 fighters and their pilots at a base in Idaho, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. The Qatari fighter jets and pilots will be hosted at the Mountain Home Air...
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) and Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani shake hands after signing a deal to establish a Qatari Emiri Air Force training facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho
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Barron, WI (54812) Today Mainly sunny. High around 65F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low 49F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: October 11, 2025 @ 12:05 am
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U.S. eyes Qatari training facility in Idaho
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Moscow-Pullman Daily News - Idaho
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Qatar would pay for the construction of the new facility, a defense official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to provide information not publicly released. When asked for more details, Hegseth’s office said it had nothing to offer beyond...
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U.S. military moving forward with plans for Qatari air force facility in Idaho
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Yahoo News
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A new Qatari air force facility will be built in Idaho, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. “Today we’re signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatar Emiri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho,” Hegseth told...
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Qatari Air Force facility to arrive at Mountain Home Air Force Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the air base will “host a contingent of F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training, increase lethality, interoperability." MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Defense...
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World Cup 2026: UAE Fans Flood Doha Ahead Of Key Playoff vs Oman
The streets of Qatar’s capital turned into a sea of red and white on Friday night as thousands of Emirati fans flooded Souq Waqif and nearby areas, waving UAE flags, chanting patriotic songs, and showing passionate support ahead of the national...
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Pentagon to build training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho; Loomer criticizes decision
The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Hegseth, who made the announcement during...
Qatari Air Force training coming to Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho
Mountain Home Air Force Base will host Qatari F-15 fighter pilots, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced. MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Qatari Air Force will send personnel to...
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Pentagon will build a training facility for Qatari pilots
The US military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important US ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Hegseth, who made the announcement during a...
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The mysterious Qatari fixer who saved Trump’s Gaza deal from disaster
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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When Israel launched strikes targeting Hamas negotiators in Doha in June, it brought delicate Gaza peace talks to the brink of collapse. The smoke clouds over the Qatari capital signalled a deeper problem for the nation’s rulers. They struck a...
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'Qatari F-15s & pilots…': Hegseth announces Doha will build Air Force facility at US base in Idaho
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced a finalized agreement that will allow the Qatari Emiri Air Force to build a facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The agreement, which Hegseth announced alongside Qatari Minister...
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Qatari facility to be built in Idaho, Defense Secretary Hegseth says
By Alex Brizee, The Idaho Statesman BOISE, Idaho — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that a facility for a branch of Qatar’s armed forces will be built at the Mountain Home Air Force Base south of Boise. “Today, we’re signing a...
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Pentagon will build training facility for Qatari pilots in Idaho
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Cumberland Times-News - Maryland
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Hegseth, who made the...
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Qatari air force facility coming to Mountain Home, Hegseth announces
This story was originally published by East Idaho News. A new Qatari air force facility will be based in Mountain Home, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Hegseth said the Trump administration has signed a letter of agreement for the...
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Hegseth: Qatari facility to be built in Idaho
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The Columbian - Washington State
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BOISE, Idaho — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that a facility for a branch of Qatar’s armed forces will be built at the Mountain Home Air Force Base south of Boise. “Today, we’re signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatar...
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Qatari Air Force training coming to Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home Air Force Base will host Qatari F-15 fighter pilots, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced. MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Qatari Air Force will send personnel to...
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