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U.S. Air Forces Central

Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over the Arabian Gulf during an in-air refueling mission with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor approaches the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct an in-air refueling mission WHERE, Jan. 17, 2020. The Raptor is a fifth-generation aircraft designed to project war-winning airpower, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor approaches the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct an in-air refueling mission WHERE, Jan. 17, 2020. The F-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, and represent an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. Air Forces Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts an air refueling mission over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts an air refueling mission over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts an air refueling mission over U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, WHERE Jan. 17, 2020. The Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, WHERE, Jan. 17, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 2020. The Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility that provides U.S. Air Forces Central Command lethal war-winning airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II's fly over the Arabian Gulf during an in-air refueling mission with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility that provides U.S. Air Forces Central Command lethal war-winning airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II's fly over the Arabian Gulf during an in-air refueling mission with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility that provides U.S. Air Forces Central Command lethal war-winning airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 2020. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 2020. The Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility that provides U.S. Air Forces Central Command lethal war-winning airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II flies over the Arabian Gulf during an in-air refueling mission with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The F-35A is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions, ensuring deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II flies over the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 17, 2020. The Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility that provides U.S. Air Forces Central Command lethal war-winning airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, prepares the boom for aerial refueling on the flightline of AUAB, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to receive fuel over U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts pre-flight mission checklists, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct pre-flight mission checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Bean, left, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Schumm, KC-135 Stratotanker launch crew members with the 385th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, pose for a portrait before launching a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for a mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Bean, left, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Schumm, KC-135 Stratotanker launch crew members with the 385th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, pose for a portrait before launching a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for a mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, right, and two crew chiefs with the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct a preflight walk-around inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Bean, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief with the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts a preflight walk-around inspection, Jan. 17, 2020. The Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct a pre-flight mission brief at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th 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 Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

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Operation Inherent Resolve

Published Jan. 17, 2020
By Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over the Arabian Gulf during an in-air refueling mission with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)