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In-flight refueling over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, currently assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, waits for his wingman to be refueled by a KC-10 Extender over Iraq Dec. 2, 2017. An A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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In-flight refueling over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, currently assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, approaches a KC-10 Extender before an aerial refuel over Iraq Dec. 2, 2017. The A-10 has a wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability allowing for it to permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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In-flight refueling over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, currently assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, waits to be refueled by a KC-10 Extender over Iraq Dec. 2, 2017. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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In-flight refueling over Iraq

An F-22 pilot assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates receives fuel over Iraq from a KC-10 Extender, Dec. 2, 2017. The F-22 is a component of the Global strike task force, supporting U.S. and Coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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In-flight refueling over Iraq

Airman 1st Class Katlin Hubbard, an air refueling operator assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an F-22 during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Dec. 2, 2017. Hubbard monitors control panels for proper operation of equipment during air refueling and advises receiver pilot of actions required to safely maintain position within the air refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Total Force Integration gets the job done in a deployed location

An U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, currently assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, receives fuel over Iraq from a KC-10 Extender, Nov. 29, 2017. The A-10 has a wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability allowing for it to permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Total Force Integration gets the job done in a deployed location

An U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, currently assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, shoots flares off after receiving fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Nov. 29, 2017. The A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, conducts a preflight check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, conducts a preflight check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, conducts a preflight munitions check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 477th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, takesoff in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, takesoff in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, taxsi to the flightline in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, prepares to taxi to the flightline in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group. The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

A maintainer from the 447th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, for flight in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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