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E-11A aircraft play key role during humanitarian airdrops in Gaza

A U.S. Air Force E-11A Aircraft equipped with the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node flies over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 2024. BACN was originally developed to extend communications and data range for military operations in the mountainous terrain near and around Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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E-11A aircraft play key role during humanitarian airdrops in Gaza

Two U.S. Air Force E-11A Aircraft pilots assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron perform preflight tasks at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 2024. The E-11s host the only formal training unit in Air Force Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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E-11A aircraft play key role during humanitarian airdrops in Gaza

A U.S. Air Force E-11A Aircraft pilot assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron performs a preflight check at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 2024. The E-11s are currently standing up their first permanent squadron at Robbins Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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E-11A aircraft play key role during humanitarian airdrops in Gaza

A U.S. Air Force E-11A Aircraft pilot assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron performs a preflight check at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 2024. When satellite phones are ineffective due to line-of-sight constraints, the E-11 steps in as a data translator. It bridges communication gaps between different airframes, allowing effective collaboration among U.S. and UK airlift assets during airdrop missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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E-11A aircraft play key role during humanitarian airdrops in Gaza

Two U.S. Air Force E-11A Aircraft pilots assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron perform a preflight inspection at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 7, 2024. The E-11 provides a crucial common operating picture that enables all air assets involved in airdrops to deliver aid precisely and on time. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, June 14, 2024 during a presence patrol mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The B-52 is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds, at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, within the atmospheric tropopause, with worldwide precision navigation capability, providing a unique rapid response to senior coalition leaders globally. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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The end of an era; the 350th EARS flies last scheduled KC-135 deployment

A boom operator assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron poses for a photo at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area or responsibility, May 29, 2024. The 350th EARS, more commonly known as the “Red Falcons,” trace their lineage back to the 100th Bombardment Group, or the “Bloody Hundredth,” formed during World War II. The 100th BG and their stories were recently popularized in the television show “Masters of the Air.” (U.S. Air Force photo)
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The end of an era; the 350th EARS flies last scheduled KC-135 deployment

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker approaches a runway for landing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 27, 2023. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. The KC-135 is deployed within U.S. CENTCOM to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a hangar at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. A C-130 primarily performs tactical portions of airlift missions while being capable of operating from rough dirt strips. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Maintenance personnel from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element fix a C-130J Super Hercules wing within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 41st MGFE worked to get the cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Maintenance personnel from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element laugh together as they fix a C-130J Super Hercules front strut within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 41st MGFE worked to get the cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a hangar at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. A C-130 primarily performs tactical portions of airlift missions while being capable of operating from rough dirt strips. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Service members from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element pose for a group photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 30, 2024. The 41st MGFE maintenance personnel worked to get a cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Tactical airfield integration exemplifies ACE

U.S. Air Force 378th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron tactical airfield operations cell cheer as a partner C-130 flies by during tactical airfield integration training at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 3, 2024. Providing opportunities to train and work with our partners maximizes our collective strengths and builds trust. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A U.S. Air Force loadmaster Airman inspects humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 18, 2024. In addition to the loadmaster inspection, each pallet is parachute rigged and inspected by U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers who specialize in rigging supplies for airdrop to ensure they are prepared to drop as safely as possible.(U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force port operations Airmen load pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 18, 2024. Delivering humanitarian aid via airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Forces Central loadmasters watch as humanitarian aid is dropped over Gaza from an HC-130J Combat King II, April 11, 2024. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loaded with pallets of food destined for Gaza via airdrop taxis at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 9, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force loadmasters prepare humanitarian aid for airdrop by a U.S. Air Forces Central HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 14, 2024. This is the tenth U.S. airdrop since March 2 to support civilian populations on the ground in Gaza. Delivering humanitarian aid through an airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground due to geography. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Tactical airfield integration exemplifies ACE

U.S. Air Force 378th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron tactical airfield operations cell prepares for a partner C-130 to arrive within the drop zone during tactical airfield integration training at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 3, 2024. Opportunities to train and work with our partners maximizes our collective strengths and builds trust. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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