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U.S. Air Forces Central

Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

U.S. Air Force aircrew members fly 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. 17, 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

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (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 Extender in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 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

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II departs 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. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II departs a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (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 Extender in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 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 A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II departs a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 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

U.S. Air Force aircrew members look out the window 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. 17, 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 flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks on a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Jan. 17, 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 flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron adjusts aircraft settings onboard a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Jan. 17, 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 flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks on a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Jan. 17, 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 flight engineer assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks on a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Jan. 17, 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 A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 Refueling Mission

U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct preflight checks on a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Jan. 17, 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 A-10 Thunderbolt II flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-10 refuels A-10s

Published Jan. 17, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The Thunderbolt II is a highly accurate, global reach airframe that provides U.S. and coalition forces a maneuverable close air support and precision strike platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Daniel Snider)