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U.S. Air Forces Central

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. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron 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. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron 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. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron 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. 15, 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. 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. 15, 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 F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron 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. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron 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. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron 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. 15, 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. 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. 15, 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 F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies above the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 15, 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

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly behind 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. 15, 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

Published Jan. 15, 2020
By Staff Sgt Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- 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. 15, 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)