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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons break away after an air refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during exercise Accurate Test 22, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2022. The U.S. continues to prioritize Omani integration and seeks to deepen its partner ties throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sara Merchant, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron intelligence officer, flies in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over southwest Asia, May 16, 2022 during exercise Accurate Test 22. Exercises such as these reassures our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles T. Fultz)
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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Manoel Robinson, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aerial refueling specialist, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon over southwest Asia, May 16, 2022 during exercise Accurate Test 22. U.S. participation in exercises such as these reassures our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles T. Fultz)
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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amante Allen, a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling specialist assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an aircraft during exercise Accurate Test 22 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2022. The U.S. military and Royal Air Force of Oman routinely conduct integrated training in order to promote military cooperation between nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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332nd ELRS refuels tanker

An R-11 fuel truck pumps fuel into a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 15, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The R-11 fuel truck offloaded 80,000 pounds of fuel for the KC-135 to refuel other aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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332nd ELRS refuels tanker

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Lynch, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operator, monitors fuel being transferred to a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 15, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The R-11 fuel truck offloaded 80,000 pounds of fuel for the KC-135 to refuel other aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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332nd ELRS refuels tanker

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis on the flight line Nov. 15, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The R-11 fuel truck offloaded 80,000 pounds of fuel for the KC-135 to refuel other aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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332nd ELRS refuels tanker

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off after refueling Nov. 15, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The R-11 fuel truck offloaded 80,000 pounds of fuel for the KC-135 to refuel other aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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332nd ELRS refuels tanker

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Madeker, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of fuel distribution, pulls a fuel hose out of an R-11 fuel truck Nov. 15, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The R-11 fuel truck offloaded 80,000 pounds of fuel for the KC-135 to refuel other aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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332nd ELRS refuels tanker

An R-11 fuel truck refuels a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 15, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The R-11 fuel truck offloaded 80,000 pounds of fuel for the KC-135 to refuel other aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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210820-Z-BR512-1009

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is refueled at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in support of Afghan evacuations Aug 20, 2021. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, special immigrant visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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210820-Z-BR512-1005

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is refueled at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in support of Afghan evacuations Aug 20, 2021. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, special immigrant visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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210820-Z-BR512-1004

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is refueled at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in support of Afghan evacuations Aug 20, 2021. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, special immigrant visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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210820-Z-BR512-1002

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is refueled at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in support of Afghan evacuations Aug 20, 2021. The Department of Defense is committed to supporting the evacuation of American citizens, special immigrant visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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379 AEW flightline operations

An Airman secures engine covers on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Jan. 30, 2020. The KC-135 is the core aerial refueling aircraft for the United States Air Force and can supply aircraft up to 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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190301-F-YC884-0062

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for fuel in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, March 1, 2019. The 28th EARS empowers the fight against ISIS by providing mission extending aerial refueling services to U.S. and Coalition forces conducting operations in OIR's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)
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Refueling the coalition

A 908th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender prepares to refuel an F-15E Strike Eagle in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility July 13, 2016. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of aircraft using both boom and drogue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)
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KC-10 passes 25 years in the AOR

Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect a KC-10 Extender on April 28, 2016, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The KC-10 provides air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition aircraft in the CENTCOM theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)
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KC-10 passes 25 years in the AOR

Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect a KC-10 Extender on April 28, 2016, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The KC-10 provides air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition aircraft in the CENTCOM theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)
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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler over Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 20, 2015. OIR is the military intervention against Daesh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch)
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