28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepare to takeoff at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 10, 2019. The 28th EARS, part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling a constant presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 10, 2019. The KC-135 has the capability to hold approximately 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle prepares to connect with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, above an undisclosed location, Oct. 10, 2019. The F-15 fills a critical role of enabling local security, denying ISIS safe havens and preventing resurgent networks in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepare to takeoff at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 10, 2019. The 28th EARS, part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling a constant presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle descends after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, above an undisclosed location, Oct. 10, 2019. The F-15 is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air superiority over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

Two U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagles fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, above an undisclosed location, Oct. 10, 2019. The F-15 performs air-to-air and air-to-ground missions using the pilot to detect, target and engage aerial threats, and a weapon systems officer to designate ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 10, 2019. The 28th EARS, part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling a constant presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle rolls out after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, above an undisclosed location, Oct. 10, 2019. The F-15 performs air-to-air and air-to-ground missions using the pilot to detect, target and engage aerial threats, and a weapon systems officer to designate ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-15 Strike Eagles

Published Oct. 9, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz
U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs

AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR -- U.S. Air Force pilots from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepare to takeoff at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 10, 2019. The 28th EARS, part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling a constant presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)