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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet flies over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet flies over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron scans the horizon from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron scans the horizon from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, right, and a U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance perform a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, left, and a U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance perform a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, right, and a U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance perform a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron reviews documents before conducting a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, conducts operations to deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron discuss details of a KC-135 Stratotanker preflight inspection with a U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)

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USAF KC-135 conducts aerial refueling over Afghanistan

Published Jan. 14, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with 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. Bethany E. La Ville)