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231108-F-VJ532-4113

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer in an undisclosed location on Nov. 8, 2023. The regularly-scheduled Bomber Task Force mission enhances the high-end readiness of the bomber force by advancing interoperability with other regional allies and partners in the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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231108-F-VJ532-1955

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a B-1 Lancer within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 8, 2023. The regularly-scheduled Bomber Task Force mission enhances the high-end readiness of the bomber force by advancing interoperability with other regional allies and partners in the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo SSgt Jasmonet Holmes)
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231108-F-VJ532-3230

A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer flies in formation with an F-16C Fighting Falcon escort over the Red Sea as part of a regularly-scheduled Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 8, 2023. BTF operations are routinely conducted across the world, showcasing the Air Force's unique ability to rapidly field and deploy forces at any time as part of the Agile Combat Employment concept. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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231105-F-F3301-1044

A B-1 Lancer flies over an undisclosed location on Nov. 5, 2023. Bomber Task Force missions support and affirm the United States' commitment to regional security and the collective capabilities of military partners in the region, demonstrating the ability to inject overwhelming combat power into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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231105-F-F3301-1029

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker prepares to refuel a B-1 Lancer in an undisclosed location on Nov. 5, 2023. The Bomber Task Force mission enhances the high-end readiness of the bomber force by advancing interoperability with other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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912 EARS support historic BTF mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Tim Payne, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, runs a checklist on a KC-135 Stratotanker while in support of a Bomber Task Force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2023. The BTF mission was designed to build agility and interoperability between the U.S. and coalition partners while demonstrating the rapid deployment of combat power to deter regional aggression while promoting regional stability in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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912 EARS support historic BTF mission

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct a preflight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 8, 2023. The BTF mission was designed to build agility and interoperability between the U.S. and coalition partners while demonstrating the rapid deployment of combat power to deter regional aggression while promoting regional stability in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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912 EARS support historic BTF mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Volstad, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to start aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of a Bomber Task Force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2023. The BTF mission was designed to build agility and interoperability between the U.S. and coalition partners while demonstrating the rapid deployment of combat power to deter regional aggression while promoting regional stability in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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912 EARS support historic BTF mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Volstad, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to start aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of a Bomber Task Force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2023. The BTF mission was designed to build agility and interoperability between the U.S. and coalition partners while demonstrating the rapid deployment of combat power to deter regional aggression while promoting regional stability in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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USAFCENT flexes air-to-ground capabilities in historic first for BTF

A U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer approaches to start aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron while conducting a Bomber Task Force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2023. The BTF mission was designed to build agility and interoperability between the U.S. and coalition partners while demonstrating the rapid deployment of combat power to deter regional aggression while promoting regional stability in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and a Qatari Mirage 2000 fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Air Force Central Command, takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gracie I. Lee)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

Qatari Mirage 2000s, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and F-15E Strike Eagles fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. JADEX provides an opportunity to strengthen military-to-military relationships with the Qatari Air Force while conducting combined air operations with partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

Qatari Mirage 2000s, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and an F-15E Strike Eagle fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft and crews participated in the exercise together to test objective-based command and control during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle maneuvers into position to receive fueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker as a part of Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A weapon systems officer gives a “thumbs-up” in a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle after aerial refueling provided by a KC-135 Stratotanker during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

Two Qatari Mirage 2000s fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with U.S. and regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and Qatari Mirage 2000s fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and F-15E Strike Eagles fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated in the flying portion of the combined defense exercise with regional partners to practice command and control tactics, techniques and procedures. JADEX is an opportunity to test and improve combined air and missile defense capabilities and ensure Joint Coalition partners are prepared to defend against external threats with a variety of capabilities and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and F-15E Strike Eagle fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. JADEX is an opportunity to test and improve combined air and missile defense capabilities and ensure Joint Coalition partners are prepared to defend against external threats with a variety of capabilities and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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