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210304-F-ER377-0307

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft arrives to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during a mission supporting a five-day Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment Capstone Event in Saudi Arabia, March 4, 2021. AFCENTs Agile Capstone Event enhances theater airpower competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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211111-F-VS255-0729

Royal Saudi Air Force F-15's (left) and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons (Right) fly beside U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers above the Red Sea as part of the commitment to partners and regional stability within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 11, 2021. The presence of the Lancer showcases USCENTCOM’s ability to deliver combat airpower at a moment’s notice as well as its commitment to partners and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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211111-F-VS255-0105

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Elardo (Left) and 1st Lt. Vince Clingman, U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilots assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct preflight checks during a presence patrol refueling mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 11, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central’s global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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211111-F-VS255-0026

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Elardo, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft instructor pilot assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, inspects the outside of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before a presence patrol refueling mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 11, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central’s global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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211111-F-VS255-0012

U.S. Air Force aircrew, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, brief before a presence patrol refueling mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 11, 2021. The presence patrol mission showcases U.S. Central Command’s ability to deliver combat airpower at a moment’s notice as well as its commitment to partners and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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211111-F-VS255-0143

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trent Stoke, a KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, hangs American flags inside the cabin before a presence patrol refueling mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 11, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central’s global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
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211025-F-MG692-0051

379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members aim their weapons at a simulated incident scene at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 25, 2021. The 379th ESFS set up a cordon and maintained security to prevent and deter any hostile actions from taking place (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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211025-F-MG692-0040

A 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member aims his weapon at a simulated incident scene at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 25, 2021. The 379th ESFS set up a cordon and maintained security to prevent and deter any hostile actions from taking place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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211025-F-MG692-0003

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron go over tactics and procedures before an exercise scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 25, 2021. The two nations held a joint exercise in order to foster a working relationship should a real-world incident occur. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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211025-F-MG692-0001

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department converse with members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 25, 2021. The two nations held a joint exercise in order to foster a working relationship should a real-world incident occur. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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211026-F-FN051-1005

A U.S. Air Force Airman observes a KC-135 Stratotanker during an exercise scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 26th, 2021. The drill strengthened bonds between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force while also increasing cohesion of aircraft security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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211026-F-FN051-1109

379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Emiri Air Force members join forces for an exercise scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 26, 2021. The drill strengthened bonds between the 379th AEW and Qatar Armed Forces while also increasing cohesion of aircraft security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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211026-F-FN051-1071

A Qatar Emiri Air Force member participates in an exercise scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Oct. 26th, 2021. The drill strengthened bonds between the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and Qatar Armed Forces while also increasing cohesion of aircraft security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Aircrew members observe crew chiefs refueling their KC-135 Stratotanker during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, visited AUAB to participate in hot pit refueling certification training, which enables crews to refuel and return to the mission from any location. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Tech. Sgt. Robert Viera, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker special projects manager, observes a hot pit refuel certification training May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The training allowed F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, to visit AUAB to learn how the hot pit process is conducted from the experts on KC-135 Stratotanker hot pit refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, participates in hot pit refuel certification training May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The training allowed F-16 crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, to come to AUAB to learn how the process is conducted from the experts in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, communicates with aircrew during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Communication is a crucial part of the hot pit refueling process, allowing the crew chiefs on the ground to know when the fueling is complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Staff Sgt. Jordan Perkins, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, prepares to hook up a fuel hose to a KC-135 Stratotanker during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Fuels operators at AUAB are the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility resident experts regarding the hot pit refuel process, as the innovative procedures have been developed further over the past few years here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, participates in hot pit refuel certification training May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The training allowed F-16 crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, to come to AUAB to learn how the process is conducted from the experts in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Senior Airman Matthew Salazar, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, marshals a fuel truck during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hot pit refueling is defined by having at least one engine running while the aircraft is receiving fuel. The hot pit procedure allows aircrews to execute their mission faster by spending less time on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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