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U.S. Air Forces Central

Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight inspections, Jan. 22, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base in United Arab Emirates. 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 19, 2020. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. F/A-18s can be configured quickly to perform either fighter or attack roles through use of external equipment to accomplish specific missions. This capability gives operational commanders more flexibility in employing tactical aircraft in a rapidly changing battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from 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. 22, 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 refuels F/A-18 Hornets

Published Jan. 22, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to receive fuel above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 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)