Qatar Air Force to establish presence in US

[Dawes]

Makes sense - Germany and Singapore also have/had US-based training units.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75q2y92090o

[Josh]

A little surprised they didn’t. Does not the KSA?

[TrustMe]

14 hours ago, Josh said:

A little surprised they didn’t. Does not the KSA?

I've heard that Saudi goes to red flag sometimes.

[Markus Becker]

A lot of allied/friendly nations have a permanent presence in the USA. This is creating a ton of outrage on X and getting as many remarks that the program began under Obama.  

[Dawes]

Singapore has an AH-64 training detachment (Peace Vanguard) and an F-16 squadron (Peace Carvin) in Arizona. Also (I think) an F-15 unit in Idaho at Mountain Home AFB.

Not sure if the Luftwaffe still has anything at Holloman AFB in New Mexico? 

[txtree99]

From Grok

Foreign Countries with Military Training Units Stationed in the US

While the United States does not host any fully independent foreign military bases, several allied and partner nations maintain training detachments, pilot squadrons, or administrative units on U.S. military installations. These are primarily for joint training programs, such as pilot instruction under NATO initiatives like the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program (ENJJPT) at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, or other bilateral agreements focused on interoperability, equipment familiarization, and specialized exercises. These presences are hosted on U.S. bases and do not involve sovereign control by foreign governments.    Below is a compiled list of countries with such units, based on available data, including locations and types of activities where specified. Note that some programs may evolve or relocate over time.

Canada

•  Type: Joint operations and training units, including attachments for NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) and other collaborative efforts.

•  Locations: NORAD facilities in Colorado; various units in New York and other states.

•  Details: Extensive presence due to close alliance, often involving shared defense and training.

France

•  Type: Training detachments for various military personnel.

•  Locations: Fort Eustis, Virginia (among approximately 20 countries training there); unspecified base in Georgia.

•  Details: Focuses on joint exercises and specialized training.

Germany

•  Type: Administrative and logistical command (German Armed Forces Command) supporting training; pilot training detachments for F-35 and other aircraft; test and evaluation units.

•  Locations: Reston, Virginia (headquarters near Dulles International Airport); Luke Air Force Base, Arizona (F-35 training); Edwards Air Force Base, California (test and evaluation); former at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico (Tornado jets until recent closure).

•  Details: Supports around 1,000 personnel; includes liaison offices and events like cultural festivals; historical shift from Canada for more space.   

Israel

•  Type: Artillery training units.

•  Locations: Unspecified location in Oklahoma.

•  Details: Focused on equipment and tactical training.

Italy

•  Type: Pilot training detachment under ENJJPT for NATO interoperability.

•  Locations: Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.

•  Details: Part of broader NATO pilot standardization program.   

Japan

•  Type: Training units for the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

•  Locations: Yakima Training Center, Washington.

•  Details: Utilizes U.S. facilities for maneuvers and equipment training, given constitutional restrictions on offensive military capabilities.

Netherlands

•  Type: Pilot and helicopter training detachments; air defense coordination; test and evaluation squadrons.

•  Locations: Luke Air Force Base, Arizona (F-35 training); Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas (initial pilot training with T-6 and T-38C jets); Edwards Air Force Base, California (F-35 test and evaluation); Fort Novosel, Alabama (helicopter training for Apache, Chinook, Blackhawk); Fort Cavazos, Texas (advanced helicopter training); Fort Sill, Oklahoma (air defense officer coordination); former at Morris Air National Guard Base, Arizona (F-16 training until 2022).

•  Details: Includes fixed staff for ongoing programs; focuses on fighter jets, helicopters, and joint operations.   

Qatar

•  Type: Fighter jet training detachment for F-15 pilots.

•  Locations: Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

•  Details: Recently announced on October 10, 2025, for joint training with U.S. troops; involves housing Qatari jets and personnel.

Singapore

•  Type: Fighter squadron training (F-15 and F-16 under Peace Carvin programs); artillery training (HIMARS).

•  Locations: Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho (F-15SG with 428th Fighter Squadron); Luke Air Force Base, Arizona (F-15 training, relocating to Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas); Fort Sill, Oklahoma (artillery exercises).

•  Details: Around 370 personnel in Idaho; driven by limited space in Singapore for live-fire and flight training; includes joint exercises like Daring Warrior.   

Turkey

•  Type: Pilot training detachment under ENJJPT.

•  Locations: Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.

•  Details: Part of NATO pilot training for standardization.

United Kingdom

•  Type: Test and evaluation squadrons (e.g., XVII Squadron for F-35); training units; unmanned aircraft programs (former).

•  Locations: Edwards Air Force Base, California (permanent for 17 Test and Evaluation Squadron); Camp Roberts, California; Fort Hunter Liggett, California; Pentagon, Virginia (RAF office); former at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada (No. 39 Squadron until July 2022).

•  Details: Focuses on integration of advanced aircraft and joint special operations; reciprocal with U.S. presence in the UK.   

This list is not exhaustive, as additional NATO members (e.g., Belgium, Denmark) may participate in collective programs like ENJJPT without dedicated detachments.  These arrangements enhance alliances and allow access to diverse U.S. training environments.

[Ivanhoe]

The Dutch soldiers at Ft Hood are easily spotted. They're all seemingly 6'2" or taller, blonde, and wearing Baby Barf camo. Except the female soldiers are all 5'10", blonde, and wearing Baby Barf camo.