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An F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron July 19, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Although the KC-10's primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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A KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron stands ready prior to a sortie July 19, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. As dual-role aircraft capable of receiving or providing in-air refueling and transportation of cargo, KC-10s enable 908 EARS Airmen with unique versatility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron July 19, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Since January, 908th EARS crews have dedicated more than 15,000 flight hours, offloading more than 160 million pounds of fuel to nearly 15,000 Coalition aircraft and supporting almost 7,500 strategic strikes against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly in formation near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. To date, Coalition forces have flown thousands of combat sorties using a wide range of strike aircraft to dismantle, disrupt and ultimately destroy Da'esh by striking infrastructure, roadways and other high-value targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

A German air force GR-4 Tornado refuels using a drogue-and-hose system from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. Air Force refueling teams train to refuel aircraft from all nations both home and around the globe to embody the joint approach to warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Justin, a KC-10 Extender pilot deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, prepares to take off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 20, 2016. The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle rejoins formation after refueling in support of Operation Inherent Resolve near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. The OIR mission is to militarily defeat Da’esh in the Combined Joint Operations Area in order to enable whole-of-coalition governmental actions to increase regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender air crew waits to finish refueling while flying near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. and Coalition armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike, a KC-10 Extender pilot deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, flies during a refueling mission near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. KC-10 aircrews leverage the aircraft's unique ability to supply fuel using both the centerline refueling boom and drogue-and-hose system during the same mission, meaning they can supply a wide range of fighters, bombers and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft without landing to switch systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilots refuel while flying near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender centerline refueling boom near Mosul, Iraq, Nov 20, 2016. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender refuels near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. and Coalition armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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AFCENT Airman keep Coalition fight flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael, a KC-10 Extender boom operator deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, refuels an F-15E Strike Eagle near Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 20, 2016. Using either an advanced aerial refueling boom, or a hose and drogue centerline refueling system, the KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)
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Two milestones with one bird

380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs complete post-flight checks on F-15E Strike Eagle #89-0487 at an undisclosed location, Aug. 16, 2016. The jet is the first F-15E to achieve 12,000 flying hours and is the only F-15E to have an air-to-air combat kill on record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)
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Two milestones with one bird

Lt. Col. Brandon, 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, and Capt. Matthew, 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, prepare to disembark from F-15E Strike Eagle #89-0487 after a milestone flight at an undisclosed location, Aug. 16, 2016. The jet attained 12,000 flying hours and Brandon achieved 3,000 flying hours during the same flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)
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Two milestones with one bird

Senior Airman Bradley, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Lt. Col. Brandon, 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, apply a 12,000 flying hour decal to the side of F-15E Strike Eagle #89-0487 after its milestone flight in an undisclosed location, Aug. 16, 2016. During the same flight, Brandon also achieved a career milestone of 3,000 flying hours after 25 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)
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Two milestones with one bird

Lt. Col. Brandon, 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, pilots F-15E Strike Eagle #89-0487 as it taxis back from its 12,000 flying hour milestone flight at an undisclosed location, Aug. 16, 2016. Brandon also achieved a career milestone during the same flight, attaining 3,000 flying hours after 25 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)
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Dudette reaches 1,000 combat flight hours

U.S. Air Force 380 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Engines spray water over a taxing F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2016. The water arch was brought to the flight line to celebrate the achievement of the weapon systems officer on board who surpassed the 1,000 combat flight hour milestone during the mission. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Frank Miller/Released)
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Dudette reaches 1,000 combat flight hours

391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, call sign Swat, stands on top of an F-15E Strike Eagle following a combat sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2016. Swat surpassed the 1,000 combat flight hour mark during the mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Frank Miller/Released)
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Dudette reaches 1,000 combat flight hours

U.S Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing congratulate, 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, call sign Swat, after passing the 1,000 combat flight hour mark at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2016. Achieving this milestone is a career defining moment for any F-15E aircrew member, even more so for females, which make up approximately 10% of the Strike Eagle pilot and WSO community. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Frank Miller/Released)
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