KC-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve above the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilot with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron(EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, adjusts aircraft settings while flying in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve above the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve above the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve above the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve above the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircrew assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) take off, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies in support of Operation Inherent Resolve above the Arabian Gulf Dec. 17, 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircrew assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) take off, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron cleans a jet’s window, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squaron’s KC-10 Extenders are deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command and are 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Wing conduct preflight inspections on a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) KC-10 Extender, at Al Dahfra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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-10 deployed refueling mission

Published Dec. 17, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL DAHFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Dec. 17, 2019. The 908th 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)