Does Qatar has a US base?

 Qatar does host a U.S. military base. The Al Udeid Air Base, located west of Doha, Qatar, is a significant military base that houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force, United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, and other foreign forces

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. The base is home to the headquarters of United States Central Command, the United States Air Forces Central Command, No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group RAF, and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing of the USAF

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.The base was built by Qatar at a cost of over $1 billion and was first used by the U.S. in late September 2001 for operations in Afghanistan

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. Both Qatar and the United States have invested in the construction and expansion of these facilities, which form the main hub of the CENTCOM air and ground logistical network in the area

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.As of 2023, about 8,000 American troops are stationed at Al-Udeid Air Base

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. The base is considered Qatar's strategic gem, showcasing the Gulf Arab emirate's tight security partnership with the United States

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. The base is also used for monitoring the airspace of the Middle East

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.In addition to its military significance, the base also includes various facilities such as swimming pools, a Burger King, a Pizza Hut, and a gym

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. The Qatari government has also offered to finance a project costing approximately $400 million to accommodate more warplanes and aircraft, including permanent housing or dormitories, a command and control facility, and one million gallon-capacity storage tanks

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.In summary, the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is a significant U.S. military base that plays a crucial role in the U.S. military's operations in the Middle East.