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U.S. Air Forces Central

Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle above Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight briefing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. 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. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. 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. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. 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. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. 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. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. 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. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle above Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle above Iraq, April 2, 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-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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-135 refueling mission

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. In an ongoing U.S. effort to build and shape partner air forces, U.S. Air Forces Central Command forces have partnered with the Royal Australian Air Force to enhance war-winning airpower in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and provide deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail above Iraq, April 2, 2020. In an ongoing U.S. effort to build and shape partner air forces, U.S. Air Forces Central Command forces have partnered with the Royal Australian Air Force to enhance war-winning airpower in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and provide deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct an aerial refueling operation above Iraq, April 2, 2020. In an ongoing U.S. effort to build and shape partner air forces, U.S. Air Forces Central Command forces have partnered with the Royal Australian Air Force to enhance war-winning airpower in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and provide deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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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Refueling the Deployed Mission

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling a constant presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany E. La Ville)

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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

Published April 2, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider
U.S. Air Forces Central Command

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle above Iraq, April 2, 2020. The 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)