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An F-16 Fighting Falcon flown by Rex is being refueled over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (Courtesy photo)
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A KC-135 Hercules prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)
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A KC-135 Hercules prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Afghanistan in correlation with Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (Courtesy photo)
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Kelly (left), Dylan and Rex pose for a photo before Kelly's familiarization flight in which Rex was flying. The flight was one of the earliest memories to inspire Dylan to also become a U.S. Air Force pilot. (Courtesy photo)
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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 94th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender over the skies of Southwest Asia, June 4, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 94th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender over the skies of Southwest Asia, June 4, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 94th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender over the skies of Southwest Asia, June 4, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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Covering the mission

Tech. Sgt. Adam Sigman, 908th KC-10 Extender inflight refueling specialist refuels a 94th Fighter Squadron F-22 raptor while Combat Aircraft Magazine editor and Journalist, Jamie Hunter, reviews photos, May 16. Hunter, covered the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing for a feature article and cover story at the Al Dhafra Air Base, May 14-16. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Lou Burton)
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Supporting ground and air operations

A F-22 Raptor assigned to the 94th Fighter Squadron at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base descends from a 908th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft during a flying mission over Southwest Asia, May 16, 2018. The Raptor’s mission is to help ensure that the operations of U.S. and coalition forces on the ground and in the air are unimpeded by adversary aircraft as a part of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Lou Burton)
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Supporting ground and air operations

A 94th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base refuels mid-air by a 908th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender, May 16, 2018. Air refueling is a vital component of flying operations, allowing the F-22 to stay airborne longer and support U.S. and coalition forces in the air and on the ground as a part of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Lou Burton)
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Supporting ground and air operations

A 94th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base approaches a KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft operated by the 908th Air Refueling Squadron over the skies of Southwest Asia, May 16, 2018. Air refueling is a vital component of flying operations, allowing the F-22 to stay airborne longer and support U.S. and coalition forces in the air and on the ground as a part of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Lou Burton)
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Supporting ground and air operations

Two F-22 Raptors assigned to the 94th Fighter Squadron at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, support Operation Inherent Resolve over the skies of Southwest Asia, May 16, 2018. The Raptor’s mission is to help ensure that the operations of U.S. and coalition forces on the ground and in the air are unimpeded by adversary aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Lou Burton)
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KC-135 refuels F-16 above Afghanistan

A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, above Afghanistan, Nov. 5, 2017. Safe practices and risk management, on and off duty, are a part of ensuring that the mission is accomplished as efficiently as possible. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick Evenson)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thundbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. Thunderbolt IIs have been involved in fighting from Mosul to Raqqa and are currently used in the fight against ISIS in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs depart to continue a mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs have been involved in fighting from Mosul to Raqqa and are currently used in the fight against ISIS in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kirsten Ellis, a Pilot assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, inspects aircraft instruments on board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over Syria Dec. 1, 2017. The 447th AEG supports Operation Inherent Resolve by conducting refueling, close air support missions with KC-135 Stratotankers and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs along with aircraft maintenance located at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Cullen, a boom operator assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, conducts pre-flight checks of a KC-135 Stratotanker before take-off at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 1, 2017. A boom operator is an aircrew member aboard a refueling aircraft responsible for safely and effectively refueling other aircraft during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers his aircraft into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. The Polish Air Force is a military branch of the Polish Armed Forces, as of 2014 it consisted of around 16,425 military personnel and around 475 aircraft distributed among 10 bases throughout Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon departs to continue a mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. The Polish Air Force is a military branch of the Polish Armed Forces, as of 2014 it consisted of around 16,425 military personnel and around 475 aircraft distributed among 10 bases throughout Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Cullen, a boom operator assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, guides the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. A boom operator is an aircrew member aboard a refueling aircraft responsible for safely and effectively refueling other aircraft during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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