GeorgiAg said:

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waitwhat? said:

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Am I missing something here or is this completely unprecedented for the US to do? Why are we allowing a middle eastern military to have presence on US soil?

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They gave Trump a cool plane and his family got a bunch of deals. Gonna give this the 48 hour rule, but that sounds kinda sus.

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You mean the plane that won't even be used during Trump's presidency?

War with Iran must be imminent

Qatari money and using US military contractors. They need access to advanced pilot and support staff training so having a base here makes sense.

I argued about this on another thread, but he's taking that with him for his library foundation. We'll see in 3 1/2 years.

But that's my $0.02.

GeorgiAg said:

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waitwhat? said:

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Am I missing something here or is this completely unprecedented for the US to do? Why are we allowing a middle eastern military to have presence on US soil?

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They gave Trump a cool plane and his family got a bunch of deals. Gonna give this the 48 hour rule, but that sounds kinda sus.

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Plane went to the pentagon, and what family deals?

This also isnt uncommon. Sheppard, Morris, Ebbing, Luke, and Elgin are all used to train foreign pilots.

See my edit.

Man, that IDF missile strike in Qatar really woke them up.

GeorgiAg said:

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waitwhat? said:

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Am I missing something here or is this completely unprecedented for the US to do? Why are we allowing a middle eastern military to have presence on US soil?

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They gave Trump a cool plane and his family got a bunch of deals. Gonna give this the 48 hour rule, but that sounds kinda sus.

Edit: Sorry, recovering TDS sufferer here. Would be pretty cool to have another strong ally in the ME. Probably another good Trump move. Years of watching MSM has ruined me...

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"I have TDS and still haven't realized that I get tricked by click-bait headlines and also don't realize how often this is actually done, so I will automatically say this sounds kinda sus."

FIFY.

from 2023 - was it 'sus' for sleepy Joe?

https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3594094/afimsc-leads-new-ace-military-pilot-training-mission-beddown-project/#:~:text=Ebbing%20ANGB%20will%20become%20the,Luke%20Air%20Force%20Base%2C%20Arizona.

In line with the National Defense Strategy, focus on collaboration between the U.S. and its allies and partners on shared objectives, the project will establish a permanent F-35 Lightning II training center for military pilots from Singapore and NATO countries who purchase the weapon systems under the Foreign Military Sales program. Ebbing ANGB will become the new location for the 425th Fighter Squadron, a Republic of Singapore air force F-16 Fighting Falcon training unit, currently based at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

Amusingly I can't find the story on Qatar funded Al Jazeera's site. At least not easily if it's there.

https://www.aljazeera.com/

I'm going to go with the posters saying this is no big deal, and that we train the recipients of our military aid routinely on our gear.

Edit - I guess it's a little funny we announced it, and Qatar isn't making a big deal about it (yet) on their mouthpiece rag because the optics aren't great for them amongst the locals.

Germany used to have a squadron at Holloman AFB.

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This also isnt uncommon. Sheppard, Morris, Ebbing, Luke, and Elgin are all used to train foreign pilots.

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I recall flying to London, guy across the aisle was a young Saudi AF pilot who had just finished training at Sheppard in '06. So not so unusual.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-announces-new-qatari-air-force-facility-idaho-following-partnership-gaza-peace-deal.amp

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon has agreed to host a new Qatari air force facility in Idaho, saying that the nation has played a "core part" in securing the Gaza peace deal.

"Today, we're announcing a letter of acceptance in building a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho," Hegseth said.

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Am I missing something here or is this completely unprecedented for the US to do? Why are we allowing a middle eastern military to have presence on US soil?

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Because Qatar gave him a 747 and a real estate deal. This should obvious.

Well I wasn't planning on wetting my pants today but I guess I will now

blacksox said:

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waitwhat? said:

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-announces-new-qatari-air-force-facility-idaho-following-partnership-gaza-peace-deal.amp

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon has agreed to host a new Qatari air force facility in Idaho, saying that the nation has played a "core part" in securing the Gaza peace deal.

"Today, we're announcing a letter of acceptance in building a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho," Hegseth said.

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Am I missing something here or is this completely unprecedented for the US to do? Why are we allowing a middle eastern military to have presence on US soil?

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Because Qatar gave him a 747 and a real estate deal. This should obvious.

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Well, in fairness, it is a pretty cool plane

Dutch Army has an entire barracks on West Ft Hood

fredfredunderscorefred said:

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GeorgiAg said:

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waitwhat? said:

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Am I missing something here or is this completely unprecedented for the US to do? Why are we allowing a middle eastern military to have presence on US soil?

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They gave Trump a cool plane and his family got a bunch of deals. Gonna give this the 48 hour rule, but that sounds kinda sus.

Edit: Sorry, recovering TDS sufferer here. Would be pretty cool to have another strong ally in the ME. Probably another good Trump move. Years of watching MSM has ruined me...

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"I have TDS and still haven't realized that I get tricked by click-bait headlines and also don't realize how often this is actually done, so I will automatically say this sounds kinda sus."

FIFY.

from 2023 - was it 'sus' for sleepy Joe?

https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3594094/afimsc-leads-new-ace-military-pilot-training-mission-beddown-project/#:~:text=Ebbing%20ANGB%20will%20become%20the,Luke%20Air%20Force%20Base%2C%20Arizona.

In line with the National Defense Strategy, focus on collaboration between the U.S. and its allies and partners on shared objectives, the project will establish a permanent F-35 Lightning II training center for military pilots from Singapore and NATO countries who purchase the weapon systems under the Foreign Military Sales program. Ebbing ANGB will become the new location for the 425th Fighter Squadron, a Republic of Singapore air force F-16 Fighting Falcon training unit, currently based at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

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I'm getting better. I caught my TDS within seconds. You don't deprogram overnight.

GeorgiAg said:

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fredfredunderscorefred said:

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GeorgiAg said:

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waitwhat? said:

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Am I missing something here or is this completely unprecedented for the US to do? Why are we allowing a middle eastern military to have presence on US soil?

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They gave Trump a cool plane and his family got a bunch of deals. Gonna give this the 48 hour rule, but that sounds kinda sus.

Edit: Sorry, recovering TDS sufferer here. Would be pretty cool to have another strong ally in the ME. Probably another good Trump move. Years of watching MSM has ruined me...

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"I have TDS and still haven't realized that I get tricked by click-bait headlines and also don't realize how often this is actually done, so I will automatically say this sounds kinda sus."

FIFY.

from 2023 - was it 'sus' for sleepy Joe?

https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3594094/afimsc-leads-new-ace-military-pilot-training-mission-beddown-project/#:~:text=Ebbing%20ANGB%20will%20become%20the,Luke%20Air%20Force%20Base%2C%20Arizona.

In line with the National Defense Strategy, focus on collaboration between the U.S. and its allies and partners on shared objectives, the project will establish a permanent F-35 Lightning II training center for military pilots from Singapore and NATO countries who purchase the weapon systems under the Foreign Military Sales program. Ebbing ANGB will become the new location for the 425th Fighter Squadron, a Republic of Singapore air force F-16 Fighting Falcon training unit, currently based at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

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I'm getting better. I caught my TDS within seconds. You don't deprogram overnight.

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true! (kudos)

do any other countries let the US military have installations on their land?


oh wait:

The US has military installations or bases in over 80 countries. The number is estimated to be around 750 installations across the globe. These bases are located on every continent, including Antarctica. The majority of US troops and a high concentration of bases are in Japan, Germany, and South Korea. As of early 2025, the US has approximately 170,000 active-duty troops stationed overseas.

Many foreign military personnel and units are temporarily stationed at U.S. bases for joint training programs, such as pilot training and weapons operation.

TommyBrady said:

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Dutch Army has an entire barracks on West Ft Hood

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The Dutch?! Might as well open portals directly to Hell.

The Muslims are after our potatoes!

Gaeilge said:

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It is for training them on the F-15s they bought. There will be no munitions

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This reads to me like it is a customer support center to facilitate a $multi-billion purchase.

That's just good business sense.

If it includes support for the Israel / Hamas peace deal, that makes it even better.

Kinda funny to think about. We produced the F-15 from 1972-1997.

So, this would be kinda like if in 1972 we trained foreign pilots in P-51s.

oh no said:

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do any other countries let the US military have installations on their land?


oh wait:

The US has military installations or bases in over 80 countries. The number is estimated to be around 750 installations across the globe. These bases are located on every continent, including Antarctica. The majority of US troops and a high concentration of bases are in Japan, Germany, and South Korea. As of early 2025, the US has approximately 170,000 active-duty troops stationed overseas.

Many foreign military personnel and units are temporarily stationed at U.S. bases for joint training programs, such as pilot training and weapons operation.

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Maybe this is "news" because it's a Muslim country that gave us a plane? Would they be the first Muslim country to do this, at that even without the plane, it would still be a big deal?

BusterAg said:

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This reads to me like it is a customer support center to facilitate a $multi-billion purchase.

That's just good business sense.

If it includes support for the Israel / Hamas peace deal, that makes it even better.

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YouBet said:

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TommyBrady said:

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Dutch Army has an entire barracks on West Ft Hood

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The Dutch?! Might as well open portals directly to Hell.

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This is sarcasm…right…???

If so. Well done.