IDAHO – Idaho lawmakers, including Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crap, Representative Mike Simpson and Governor Brad Little, have officially requested a briefing from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. They are seeking details about the joint training agreement for Qatari troops at Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB).

The officials expressed their need for more information, stating, “In the interest of informing our constituents, maintaining open lines of communication, and fostering closer federal and state collaboration regarding this training squadron, we would like the Department to provide more information about the plans and intentions of this mission now that it appears to be finalized.”

The Idaho officials are particularly concerned about national security measures at Mountain Home AFB.

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