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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender refuels near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. and Coalition armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael, a KC-10 Extender boom operator deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, refuels an F-15E Strike Eagle near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. Using either an advanced aerial refueling boom, or a hose and drogue centerline refueling system, the KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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1000 hours: Team Effort Earns Historical Veterans Day Achievement

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor separates from a KC-10 Extender after refueling over an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 26, 2016. The F-22s are providing strategic close air support with several other Coalition airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq and have also performed approximately half (51%) of all escort missions in Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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USAF, RAAF accelerate fight against Da’esh

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator prepares for a refueling sequence with a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 24, 2016. KC-10 boom operators sit in the rear of the air craft to operate the boom and communicate with recieving aircraft. The aircraft has the capability of delivering fuel at 1,100 gallons per minute providing refueling support to several coalition airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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USAF, RAAF accelerate fight against Da’esh

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender crew and a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A crew pose for a photo after completing the first ever coalition formation departure at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 25, 2016. Between the two aircraft, they had the capability to collectively travel more than 20,000 miles in a joint effort to refuel allied air craft in support of the liberation of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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USAF, RAAF accelerate fight against Da’esh

A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A is prepped for a formation departure with a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 24, 2016. This is the first time U.S. and RAAF air refueling platforms have flown in formation together. The combined refuelers were capable of delivering more than 576,000 pounds of fuel to coalition aircraft supporting the liberation of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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USAF, RAAF accelerate fight against Da’esh

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender is prepped for take off in a formation departure with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30 from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 24, 2016. For the first time ever, the two air forces completed a formation departure. Another example of the devloping relationships among coalition forces contributing to the liberation of the city of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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KC-10 Extender Maintains Decisive Air Power

Airman 1st Class Richard, a KC-10 Extender fuel systems specialist, completes a fuels system inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 26, 2016. The KC-10s are providing refueling support to several coalition airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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KC-10 Extender Maintains Decisive Air Power

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location near Iraq, Oct. 26, 2016. The B-52 approximately carries 70,000 pounds of armament in the support of the liberation of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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KC-10 Extender Maintains Decisive Air Power

A Royal Danish air force F-16 separates from a KC-10 after refueling near Iraq, Oct. 26, 2016. The RDAF F-16s are providing close air support with several other coalition airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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KC-10 Extender Maintains Decisive Air Power

A French air force Dassault Rafale receives fuel from a KC-10 near Iraq, Oct. 26, 2016. The Dassault Rafale is a twin-engine, multi-role fighter equipped with diverse weapons to ensure its success as a omnirole aircraft. The Rafale has flown in combat missions in several countries including Afghanistan, Libya, Syria and now it's supporting the liberation of Mosul in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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KC-10 Extender Maintains Decisive Air Power

Airman 1st Class Richard, a KC-10 Extender fuel systems specialist, completes a fuels system inspection with a drain tool at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 26, 2016. The KC-10s continue their support as they assist U.S. and allied forces in the liberation of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Raptors provide decisive Air Power

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender taxis past a U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 21, 2016. The KC-10s are providing air refueling support to various coaliton airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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Extending flight – 2,000 combat refueling hours

Maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron check over a KC-10 Extender control panel at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 9, 2016. Maintenance crews are essential to the Air Force mission by working day and night in austere conditions to ensure that aircraft are functional and safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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Extending flight – 2,000 combat refueling hours

Capt. Justin, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts pre-flight checks on his KC-10 prior to a refueling mission at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 9, 2016. Justin checks to make sure that all flight controls and displays are functioning correctly before moving his aircraft to the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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Extending flight – 2,000 combat refueling hours

Airman 1st Class Aaron, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueler, operates the centerline drogue in the rear of a KC-10 Extender over an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 9, 2016. Aaron is responsible for operating and monitoring aircraft refueling.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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Extending flight – 2,000 combat refueling hours

Capt. Justin, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, checks the exterior of his KC-10 Extender as part of his pre-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Soutwest Asia, Oct. 9, 2016. Pre-flight inspections are crucial to safety by ensuring that aircraft are properly maintained and in proper working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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Command and Control

An E-3 Sentry pilot assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron maneuvers his aircraft into position to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender in the CENTCOM area of responsibility July 28, 2016. Being airborne and mobile allows the 968 EAACS to have a line-of-sight on other aircraft and provides a low-level look that is crucial to battle management and surveillance in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)
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Refueling the coalition

Airman 1st Class Mallory, 908th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender boom operator, prepares to refuel an aircraft in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility July 13, 2016. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of aircraft using both boom and drogue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)
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Refueling the coalition

A 908th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender prepares to refuel an F-15E Strike Eagle in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility July 13, 2016. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of aircraft using both boom and drogue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)
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