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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct a preflight brief outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron waves over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron finishes an aerial refueling over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, release flares over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, fly over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flies over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flies over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, performs an aerial refueling over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, fly over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, performs an aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The KC-135 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flies over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Rietveld a 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, talks with an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot during an aerial refueling over Iraq, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Rietveld a 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, performs an aerial refueling over Iraq, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Rietveld a 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, conducts a preflight check inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Rietveld a 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, conducts a preflight check inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct preflight checks inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 2020. The KC-135 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conduct a preflight brief outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 2020. The KC-135 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Rietveld a 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, conducts a preflight check inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Dwayne Facho, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Houston Harrison, 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilots, conduct a preflight check inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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28th EARS refuels F-16s over Iraq

Published Feb. 6, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz
U.S. Air FOrces Central Command

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct a preflight brief outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6, 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 Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)