Officials in Idaho held a press conference to address questions or concerns about last week's announcement of a new Qatar Emiri Air Force training facility in Mountain Home, Idaho about 40 miles southeast of Boise.

The U.S. Defense Department announced the establishment of the facility Friday, with Qatar expected to bring 12 jets to the Idaho town under a partnership similar to the existing arrangement with the Singaporean Air Force.

"This is more than just an expansion of operations at our base. This international partnership presents a milestone for Mountain Home," Rich Sykes, Mountain Home Mayor, said during the press conference.

WATCH: Mountain Home leaders address questions about new Qatari Air Force training facility

Colonel Michael Perez, Group Commander of 366th Maintenance Gro

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