Qatar–U.S. F‑15QA Training Facility at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho
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2017–2020Foreign Military Sales path for F‑15QA; U.S.–Qatar training planning steps documented across program briefings.
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2022Final Environmental Assessment & Finding of No Significant Impact completed for a U.S‑led QEAF F‑15QA squadron beddown at MHAFB.
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FY 2024 (planned)Basing and operations referenced as expected to begin in early FY 2024 in the EA documentation.
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Oct 2025Officials announced the facility would host Qatari F‑15s and pilots for combined training and interoperability at MHAFB.
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Qatar Emiri Air Force F‑15QA Training at Mountain Home AFB: Confirmed Details
Factual summary with dates, program scope, and quoted remarks
U.S. defense officials announced that a dedicated training facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho will host Qatar Emiri Air Force F‑15QA fighter jets and pilots for combined training with U.S. forces. Officials noted that similar partner training programs have existed for decades and emphasized that this is not a foreign‑owned base in the United States. Public discussion of the announcement appeared in posts on X.
Documentation from Mountain Home AFB referenced a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in 2022 for a U.S‑led QEAF F‑15QA squadron beddown, describing 12 F‑15QA aircraft, approximately 300 QEAF and USAF personnel, and an initial 10‑year period with the option to extend. The documents also referenced expectations for basing and operations to begin in early Fiscal Year 2024.
In public remarks with Qatar’s defense minister, the U.S. defense secretary said the location would host a contingent of Qatari F‑15s and pilots to enhance combined training and interoperability. The Qatari side stated that the step strengthens interoperabilities, enhances joint readiness, and advances shared defense goals.
For broader on‑site context, see: U.N. remarks, DOJ personnel debate, France government changes, and Nobel nominations overview.
Closure: The text covered who is involved, the location, scope, referenced EA/FONSI details, and the quoted remarks.
