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U.S. Air Forces Central conducts Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, March 12, 2023. The bomber deployment showcases the U.S. and partner nation commitment to regional security and demonstrates the capabilities of a short-notice, rapid deployment of assets. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber capable of carrying a 70,000 pound payload and flying long distances without refuel, providing the U.S., coalition and partner forces with global strike capability to deter conflict while credibly demonstrating the U.S.’s ability to address the global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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U.S. Air Forces Central conducts Bomber Task Force mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, flies in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, March 12, 2023. The short-notice, non-stop deployment underscores the U.S., and coalition force’s commitment to their regional partners, while validating the ability to rapidly deploy combat airpower anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, fly alongside Saudi Arabian Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles during Operation Agile Spartan III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sep. 5, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility region. This kind of joint training enhances international partnership and interoperability in the interest of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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220905-F-JT564-0890

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, fly alongside Saudi Arabian Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles during Operation Agile Spartan III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sep. 5, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility region. This kind of joint training enhances international partnership and interoperability in the interest of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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U.S. AND PARTNER AIRCREWS CONDUCT MIDDLE EAST ‘PRESENCE PATROL’

Staff Sgt. Edwin Gomez Rivera, a boom operator assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refuel Squadron, refuels a B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, while conducting a presence patrol mission with regional partner nation air forces within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2022. The U.S. and its allies and partners are capable of collective response to instability promoted by adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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U.S. AND PARTNER AIRCREWS CONDUCT MIDDLE EAST ‘PRESENCE PATROL’

A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, approaches a KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refuel Squadron, while conducting a presence patrol mission with regional partner nation air forces within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2022. The U.S. and its allies and partners are capable of collective response to instability promoted by adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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220428-F-JT564-0042

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, assigned to the 52nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, take off in an HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 46th ERQSs, for a combat search and rescue exercise at an undisclosed location, April 28, 2022. Air Forces Central Command's ERQSs are organized, trained, equipped, and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations within the Central Command theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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220424-F-JT564-0036

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josue Trejo-Larios, an aerial porter assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, loads cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 24, 2022. The 816th EAS, deployed with Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering cargo and personnel to U.S. and partner nation forces' bases, providing airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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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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210425-F-CQ002-9010

Members of the AFCENT Band perform online for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9009

Members of the AFCENT Band answer questions from students during an online concert for over 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9008

Senior Airman Rachel Colman, a vocalist assigned to the U.S. Air Forces Central Band, sings during an online concert for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9007

Tech. Sgt. David Fatek, a saxophonist assigned to the AFCENT Band, plays a saxophone during an online concert for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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An audio mixer is used during an online AFCENT Band concert with the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9005

Airman 1st Class Brian Galaviz, a guitarist assigned to the AFCENT Band, plays guitar during an online concert for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9004

Tech. Sgt. Jordan Kimble, a bass guitarist assigned to the AFCENT Band, plays bass guitar during an online concert for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9003

Senior Airman Brennan Tolman, a drummer assigned to the AFCENT Band, plays drums during an online concert for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9002

Senior Airman Ryan Moses, a keyboardist assigned to the AFCENT Band, plays keyboard during an online concert for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210425-F-CQ002-9001

Airman 1st Class Brian Galaviz, a guitarist assigned to the AFCENT Band, plays guitar during an online concert for more than 50 students from the American International School located in Kuwait, April 25, 2021. The purpose of the concert was to introduce the students to American music, culture, and the AFCENT Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Crul)
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210303-F-YL100-1017

Three Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale aircraft fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft while participating in Exercise Sky Shield II, March 3rd, 2021. Exercise Sky Shield II brought together members of the United States Air Force, Qatar Emiri Air Force and the French Air Force to demonstrate their enduring and resolute partnership, and to demonstrate the promise for future interoperability throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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