Like Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.
A greater fighter range would help the Air Force reach targets in contested airspace in the Pacific, where refueling tankers may not be an option.
Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.
Former NRO deputy director Troy Meink will now run the Air and Space Forces as space becomes increasingly important to future wars.
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