Azamat Imanaliev looks out a window of a KC-135 Stratotanker over Kyrgyzstan, June 8, 2012. Local media from Kyrgyzstan attended a media orientation flight to document and learn about U.S. Air Force aerial refueling capabilities. Imanaliev is a reporter with AKIpress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Kyrgyz Republic media experience air refueling capabilities

A C-17 Globemaster III flies over Kyrgyzstan with the Kyrgyz Republic and American flags displayed in their windshield, June 8, 2012. The flags represent the ongoing partnership between the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Irina Bairamukova documents 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilots flying a KC-135 Stratotanker over Kyrgyzstan, June 8, 2012. The 22 EARS conduct daily aerial refueling missions with aircraft engaged in operations in Afghanistan. Bairamukova is a reporter with the Times of Central Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Janarbek Djoldoshbaev documents Senior Airman Ricky Warren during an aerial refueling capabilities demonstration over Kyrgyzstan, June 8, 2012. Djoldoshbaev is a camerman with the Azattyk Broadcasting Company and Barros is a boom operator with the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron deployed out of Fairchild Air Force Base and is a native of Enon, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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A C-17 Globemaster III demonstrates aerial refueling capabilities from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aeriel refueling demonstration over Kyrgzystan June 8, 2012. A KC-135 can hold up to 83,000 lbs of fuel in a single mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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A C-17 Globemaster III prepares to demonstrate aerial refueling capabilities during an aeriel refueling demonstration over Kyrgzystan, June 8, 2012. The C-17's primary mission is to transport personnel and cargo into and out of the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Irina Bairamukova looks out at a C-17 Globemaster III at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, June 8, 2012. The same aircraft was witnessed bymedia during an aerial refueling capability demonstration over Kyrgzystan. Bairamukova is a reporter with the Times of Central Asia.

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Janarbek Djoldoshbaev previews a photo on his camera during an interview with Col. James Jacobson at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, June 8, 2012. Jacobson spoke about the amazing experience of being able to work with Kyrgyz Republic partners throughout his tenure here. Jacobson is the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander and Djoldoshbaev is a cameraman with the Azattyk Broadcasting Company. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Kyrgyz Republic media experience aerial refueling operations

Published June 9, 2012

Kyrgyz Republic media experience air refueling capabilities

Kyrgyz Republic media experience air refueling capabilities

Kyrgyz Republic media experience air refueling capabilities

Kyrgyz Republic media experience air refueling capabilities

Kyrgyz Republic media experience air refueling capabilities