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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron fly over Southwest Asia, March 9, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Morneault, 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist, prepares to refuel an aircraft over Southwest Asia, March 9, 2022. The KC-135 delivers Ninth Air Force (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 Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron walk toward a KC-135 in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing board a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 6, 2022. The members participated in Operation Agile Spartan (OAS) II, a large-scale, joint and multinational operation focused on Operational Testing & Evaluation of Agile Combat Employment core competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tommy Hoppers, a 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker fuel hose in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. The KC-135 delivers Ninth Air Force (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 Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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E-3 Sentry conducts routine flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker from to the Sixth Air Refueling Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, refuels an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS), over the Arabian Gulf, during a routine flight on February 15, 2022. AWACS provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity, command and control of an area of responsibility, battle management of theater forces, all-altitude and all-weather surveillance of the battle space, and early warning of enemy actions during joint, allied, and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick)
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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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