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9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region

U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron embrace after departing a KC-46A Pegasus in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 5, 2024. The additional personnel deployed to the region are in support of a strengthened U.S. force posture within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxis on a flight line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 5, 2024. The KC-46, a next-generation airframe, is equipped with a number of self-protection, defensive and communication features, increasing survivability in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxis on a flight line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 5, 2024. The KC-46, a next-generation airframe, is equipped with a number of self-protection, defensive and communication features, increasing survivability in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region

A U. S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 5, 2024. The KC-46 is the U.S. Air Force’s newest aerial refueling platform, capable of carrying a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force public affairs (PA) specialist documents the departure of U.S. air mobility assets within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. PA journalists play a vital role in communicating the Air Force’s mission. From planning to execution to delivering lessons learned, PA captures and delivers historical documentation and other communication products to the customer with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer conduct a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct 1, 2024. Pilots work hand-in-hand with maintenance personnel to ensure the aircraft is capable of delivering air refueling support, safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot performs a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. KC-135 pilots are responsible for conducting pre-flight inspections of their aircraft prior to take off to ensure the 60-year-old airframe can safely and effectively deliver air refueling support throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

U.S. Air Force aircrew prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for take-off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. The KC-135 has provided air refueling support for U.S. and allied forces for more than 60 years, extending U.S. global reach across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force maintainer observes a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. KC-135 maintainers are responsible for conducting pre-flight inspections to ensure safety and efficiency in delivering air refueling support throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer perform pre-flight inspections on a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. The KC-135 has provided air refueling support for U.S. and coalition forces for more than 60 years, extending U.S. global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer analyze the inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. Pilots work hand-in-hand with maintenance personnel to ensure the aircraft is capable of delivering air refueling support. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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BTF B-52 Mission

A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares for takeoff at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, during Bomber Task Force Deployment 24-4, July 25, 2024. BTF 24-4 increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability.
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240517-F-SR682-1304

F-15E Strike Eagle aircrew, consisting of a pilot and weapon systems officer, exit the cockpit at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The Strike Eagle consists of two aircrew who employ the advanced weapon system’s radar, electronic warfare sensors, and traditional weapons loadouts. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240517-F-SR682-1273

A U.S. Air Force 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief places a “15,000” sticker on an F-15E Strike Eagle, at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The dual-role fighter achieved a major milestone for a fighter aircraft with 15,000 flights hours, which equates to 624 days flying since its production in 1989. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240517-F-SR682-1265

A U.S. Air Force 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief places a “15,000” sticker on an F-15E Strike Eagle, at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The first F-15E was delivered in April 1988, and very few fighter aircraft have achieved the major milestone of 15,000 flight hours. The significance of achieving this milestone in a combat zone during a combat sortie highlights the U.S. Air Force’s ability to maintain high-end mission execution spanning generations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240517-F-SR682-1232

A U.S. Air Force 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief assists an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The Strike Eagle was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on an escort or electronic-warfare aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240614-F-HX271-1077

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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“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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