25 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.
Exercise Sky Shield brought together members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and the QEAF to meet three objectives which would showcase their enduring and resolute partnership, and to demonstrate the promise for future interoperability throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
“The U.S.-Qatar relationship is based on a shared commitment to peace,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dan Tulley, 379th AEW commander. “Working together for refueling, conducting flying training together and sharing capabilities makes us stronger together. We are grateful to Qatar for its continued partnership and hosting of U.S. and coalition forces.”
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