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U.S., Qatar Build Lasting Relationship One Jump at a Time

U.S. and Qatari troops conducted an airborne insertion exercise in Doha, Qatar, to strengthen partnerships between U.S. and coalition forces.

During the exercise, U.S. airmen used a C-130 aircraft to airlift 19 U.S. soldiers. A Qatar Emiri Air Force C-17 aircraft airlifted 25 Qatari troops.

Service members descend in the sky wearing parachutes underneath an airborne aircraft,
Airborne Ops
Qatari troops conduct an airborne insertion exercise alongside U.S. troops in Doha, Qatar, Aug. 17, 2023.
Photo By: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer
VIRIN: 230817-F-EQ901-1594C
A soldier shown in silhouette walks under the sun.
Under the Sun
A soldier participates in an airborne insertion exercise alongside Qatari troops in Doha, Qatar, Aug. 17, 2023.
Photo By: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer
VIRIN: 230817-F-EQ901-1565C

As the 1st Theater Sustainment Command's inaugural static-line airborne operation in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the exercise fulfilled the command's strategic approach of enhancing people, partnerships and innovation throughout the area.

Qatari troops say they are grateful for the partnership and have created a lifelong trust with U.S. service members.

A Qatari service member
Landing Zone
A Qatari service member lands during an airborne insertion exercise alongside U.S. troops in Doha, Qatar, Aug. 17, 2023.
Photo By: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer
VIRIN: 230817-F-EQ901-1654C

Two soldiers descend in the sky wearing parachutes.
Jump Duo
Soldiers participate in an airborne insertion exercise alongside Qatari troops in Doha, Qatar, Aug. 17, 2023.
Photo By: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer
VIRIN: 230817-F-EQ901-1426C
Three airmen stand as a group wearing headsets.
Ground Support
Airmen participate in an airborne insertion exercise alongside Qatari troops in Doha, Qatar, Aug. 17, 2023.
Photo By: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer
VIRIN: 230817-F-EQ901-1046C


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