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The B-1B Lancer

A B-1B Lancer waits for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The B-1B fleet at AUAB has dropped thousands of weapons on enemy targets in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel over the past year. The B-1B was one of five U.S. Air Force aircraft on display during the event. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Mobility superstar

A Qatar Emiri Air Force C-130J waits for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The plane, which is used to haul cargo and train paratroopers, was one of four QEAF aircraft on display during the event. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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All the way from Alabama

A C-130 Hercules from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, waits for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The plane, which can take-off with a maximum weight of 155,000 pounds, was one of five U.S. Air Force aircraft on display during the event. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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A helicopter and a bomber

A Qatar Emiri Air Force helicopter and a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer wait for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The aircraft joined seven other USAF and QEAF airframes in the event, along with a display of emergency vehicles. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Refueling workhorse

A KC-135 Stratotanker deployed from the 157th Air Refueling Wing in New Hampshire, waits for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The KC-135 fleet at AUAB, the largest in the world, flew more than 100,000 combat hours in 2015. The KC-135 was one of five U.S. Air Force aircraft on display during the event. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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New Hampshire Wildcat

A KC-135 Stratotanker deployed from the 157th Air Refueling Wing in New Hampshire, waits for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The KC-135 fleet at AUAB, the largest in the world, flew more than 100,000 combat hours in 2015. The KC-135 was one of five U.S. Air Force aircraft on display during the event. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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This plane is awesome

Two children take photos of a PC-21 with one of their cell phones during the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The plane is used to train Qatar Emiri Air Force pilots and flies at a max speed of 317 knots. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Fire trucks

Fire trucks from the Qatar Emiri Air Force and U.S. Air Force wait for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The vehicles were part of an emergency vehicle display, which also featured mine resistant ambush protectant vehicles. Nine aircraft including the B-1B Lancer and KC-135 Stratotanker were also on display. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Staying vigilant

Staff Sgt. Taylor Song, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, conducts a security check at the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The event is held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States and featured nine aircraft and an emergency vehicle display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Touring the B-1B Lancer

Col. Thomas Goulter, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coordination Cell director, meets with members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force, during a tour of the B-1B Lancer at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The event featured nine aircraft and an emergency vehicle display. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379 AEW and QEAF to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Welcome to Flight Line Fest

Col. Thomas Goulter, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coordination Cell director, meets with a member of the Qatar Emiri Air Force at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The event featured nine aircraft and an emergency vehicle display. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379 AEW and QEAF to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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How many people can fit inside a C-21?

Several members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force tour a C-21 Learjet at the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The aircraft joined eight others in the event, a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Now boarding military class

Several members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force tour a C-21 Learjet at the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The aircraft joined eight others in the event, a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Inside a C-21

An attitude direction indicator is displayed inside the cockpit of a C-21 Learjet at the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The ADI provides pilots with important information such as the pitch they must maintain to keep the aircraft level during flight. The C-21 was a popular attraction during the event as many people asked for tours of the aircraft. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Thanks for stopping by

Capt. Ryan, 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron pilot, greets a member of the Qatar Emiri Air Force, during the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Jan. 10. The event is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and the QEAF and featured nine aircraft including the B-1B Lancer and KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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KC-135 Stratotanker on display

Attendees of the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10 meet the crew of a KC-135 Stratotanker deployed from the 157th Air Refueling Wing in New Hampshire. The KC-135 fleet at AUAB, the largest in the world, flew more than 100,000 combat hours in 2015. The KC-135 was one of five U.S. Air Force aircraft on display during the event. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Check this thing out

Brig. Gen. Darren James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and his wife, Melissa James, listen to Senior Airman Taylor Moore, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Flight technician; explain how the F-6 robot operates during the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The F-6 robot helps EOD technicians find explosives. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379 AEW and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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C-130 is now open

Service members, civilian contractors and their families tour a C-130 Hercules during the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The event is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Nine aircraft were featured during the event including the B-1B Lancer and KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Emergency vehicle display

Service members tour several U.S. Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force emergency vehicles including fire trucks and mine resistant ambush protectant vehicles, at the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Who is up next?

Master Sgt. Sean Birdsell, U.S. Air Force’s Central Detachment 6, shows Flight Line Fest attendees a mine resistant ambush protectant vehicle at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. Birdsell explained that MRAPs are used to protect U.S. service members from attack and have been employed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The vehicle joined several other emergency vehicles and nine aircraft in the annual event, a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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A look at a C-130

A C-130 Hercules deployed from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, waits for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The plane, which can take-off with a maximum weight of 155,000 pounds, was one of five U.S. Air Force aircraft on display during the event. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Can I take one of these for a test drive?

Service members tour several U.S. Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force emergency vehicles including fire trucks and mine resistant ambush protectant vehicles, at the annual Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and QEAF held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman/Released)

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Taking a tour

Brig. Gen. Darren James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, shows a member of the Qatar military a mine resistant ambush protectant vehicle during Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Jan. 10. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th AEW and the Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)

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Learning about the MRAP

Brig. Gen. Darren Jones (right), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, shows a member of the Qatar military a mine resistant protectant vehicle at Flight Line Fest at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Jan. 10. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)

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C-21 on display

A C-21 Learjet waits for visitors at the annual Flight Line Fest Jan. 10 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)

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Which one is the fastest?

Flight Line Fest attendees tour an emergency vehicle display at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 10. The annual event featured nine aircraft and several emergency vehicles, including mine resistant protectant vehicles. Flight Line Fest is a joint partnership between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force held to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)

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Flight Line Fest 2016

Published Jan. 14, 2016
By Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman and Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones
379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- Hundreds of people attended Flight Line Fest Jan. 13 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The event is held every year to foster relations between Qatar and the United States. At this year's event, emergency vehicles and aircraft were on display, including the B-1B Lancer and a Qatar Emiri Air Force C-130J. Attendees included military families, deployed service members and Qatari citizens.