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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, flies above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, or C2BM, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron flies above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, or C2BM, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron flies above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, or C2BM, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling to a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron adjusts controls above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly beside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron departs after conducting an aerial refueling with A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly beside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling to a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling, giving gas to a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling, giving gas to a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs preflight inspections on a Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2019. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron perform preflight inspections on a Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2019. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs preflight inspections on a Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight briefing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning air power, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs preflight inspections on a Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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KC-135 AOR refueling mission

Published Dec. 3, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, flies above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, or C2BM, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)