KC-135 AOR night 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 A-10 Thunderbolt II above Eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 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 night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to perform aerial refueling above Eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 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 night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepare for takeoff at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 6, 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 night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts a preflight inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 6, 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 night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts a preflight inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 6, 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 night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts a preflight inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 6, 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 night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot and a crew chief with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 6, 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 night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot and two crew chiefs with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 6, 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 night 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. 6, 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 night 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. 6, 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 night 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. 6, 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 night refueling mission

Published Dec. 6, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- 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 A-10 Thunderbolt II above Eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 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)