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U.S. Air Forces Central

Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron reviews technical data above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircrew member assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircrew members assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct preflight checks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron rest on the parking ramp at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A French Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 11, 2020. The 908th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling with a French Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 11, 2020. The 908th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling with a French Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 11, 2020. The 908th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilots assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron adjust aircraft settings above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling with a French Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 11, 2020. The 908th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilot assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilots assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron rests on the flight line at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 11, 2020. 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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Deployed KC-10 low-light refueling

Published Jan. 11, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 11, 2020. 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)