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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, takesoff in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, takesoff in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, taxsi to the flightline in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, prepares to taxi to the flightline in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group. The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Cleared Hot: Red Tails A-10 pilot spits fire in the fight against ISIS

A maintainer from the 447th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi, 407th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron commander, for flight in an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 11, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Rudolphi has provided a dual role in Operation INHERENT RESOLVE as the commander of the 407th EOSS in Southwest Asia and being directly in the fight against ISIS conducting A-10 flying missions with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group.The A-10 supports ground forces with rapid employment close air and contact support. It utilizes a variety of bomb, missiles and a 30mm GAU-8 seven-barrel Gatling gun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Fueling the fight

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18F Super Hornet departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Fueling the fight

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to refuel during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Fueling the fight

A U.S. A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Fueling the fight

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II dispenses a flare during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The A-10 Thunderbolt II provides close air support to ground forces throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over an undisclosed location May 31, 2017, in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II departs after receiving fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over an undisclosed location May 31, 2017, in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

A U.S. Marine F-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Super Hornet is highly capable across the full mission spectrum, enabling air superiority through fighter escort, reconnaissance, close air support, air defense suppression and day or night precision strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to receive fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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908 EARS refuels AOR A-10s, F-18s

A U.S. Marine F-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Super Hornet is highly capable across the full mission spectrum, enabling air superiority through fighter escort, reconnaissance, close air support, air defense suppression and day or night precision strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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303rd departs Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flies above Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Oct. 19, 2014 after completing a six month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 303 EFS was responsible for close air support operations throughout Afghanistan and was deployed from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 303 EFS was succeeded by the 163rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young/Released)
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303rd departs Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flies above Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Oct. 19, 2014 after completing a six month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 303 EFS was responsible for close air support operations throughout Afghanistan and was deployed from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 303 EFS was succeeded by the 163rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young/Released)
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303rd departs Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxi onto the runway Oct. 19, 2014 prior to departing Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 303 EFS was responsible for close air support operations throughout Afghanistan and was deployed from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 303 EFS was succeeded by the 163rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young/Released)
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303rd departs Bagram

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Womrath, a crew chief assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, tightens a bolt on the fuel pod of an A-10 Thunderbolt II Oct. 19, 2014 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Womrath, a native of Kansas City, Mo., is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is mission ready and able to perform close air support missions throughout Afghanistan. Womrath is deployed form the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young/Released)
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