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U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrive in the Central Command Area of Operations, Oct. 13, 2023. The Strike Eagles, forward deployed from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa’s 48th Fighter Wing, to enhance air operations and integrate with coalition allies and regional partners throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josephine Pepin)
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Aircrew aboard a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron celebrate their arrival in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 13, 2023. The Strike Eagle offers a wide-range of combat capabilities, which further enhance the U.S. and coalition’s ability to operate freely and effectively across the air domain throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josephine Pepin)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron "Mighty Black Panthers" lands in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Oct. 13, 2023. The 494th EFS is a part of an expedited movement of global forces to bolster air operations in the Middle East, including various fighter, aerial refueling and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josephine Pepin)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rodney Tucker, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, performs a preflight inspection on an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot’s equipment Sept. 7, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesse Flett, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects a helmet for damages Sept. 7, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Stepleton, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, repairs equipment Sept. 7, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS Airmen

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, left, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, interacts with the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment team Sept. 4, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rodney Tucker, right, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains to Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, how a co-pilot dons their helmet Sept. 4, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rodney Tucker, right, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains to Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, how to activate a Combat Survivor Evader Locator Sept. 4, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS Airmen

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, inspects an Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II Survival Kit Sept. 4, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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Wing command chief visits 494th EFS Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Henderson, right, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains to Chief Master Sgt. Sean Milligan, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, how to equip an Advanced Concept Ejection Seat II Survival Kit Sept. 4, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Aircrew flight equipment technicians ensure pilots are equipped with the specific gear needed to perform their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cameron Otte)
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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off July 5, 2021 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. With assistance from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron’s KC-10 Extender aircraft, several F-15s and their associated equipment and crew are able to return to their home station in one consolidated mission, maximizing use of time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and several F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare for takeoff July 5, 2021 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. With assistance from the KC-10 Extender aircraft, the F-15s and their associated equipment and crew are able to return to their home station in one consolidated mission, maximizing use of time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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210705-Z-BR512-1008

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepare for takeoff July 5, 2021 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. With assistance from the KC-10 Extender aircraft, the F-15s and their associated equipment and crew are able to return to their home station in one consolidated mission, maximizing use of time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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210705-Z-BR512-1007

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron say goodbye as they prepare for takeoff July 5, 2021 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. With assistance from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron’s KC-10 Extender aircraft, the F-15E Strike Eagles and their associated equipment and crew are able to return to their home station in one consolidated mission, maximizing use of time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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210705-Z-BR512-1005

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff July 5, 2021 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. With assistance from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron’s KC-10 Extender aircraft, several F-15s and their associated equipment and crew are able to return to their home station in one consolidated mission, maximizing use of time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
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Hard work and dedication; female fighter pilot makes deployment debut with 494th FS

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miranda Bray, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, F15-E Strike Eagle fighter pilot, flies over undisclosed location June 6, 2021. Bray is deployed under U.S. Air Force Central Command as part of an agile combat employment, a form of operations that increases the pace and frequency of missions while maximizing efficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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Hard work and dedication; female fighter pilot makes deployment debut with 494th FS

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miranda Bray, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, F15-E Strike Eagle fighter pilot, receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender while flying over an undisclosed location June 6, 2021. Bray is deployed under U.S. Air Force Central Command as part of an agile combat employment, a form of operations that increases the pace and frequency of missions while maximizing efficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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Hard work and dedication; female fighter pilot makes deployment debut with 494th FS

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miranda Bray, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, F15-E Strike Eagle fighter pilot takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, May 29, 2021. Bray is deployed to ADAB as part of an agile combat employment, a form of operations that increases the pace and frequency of missions while maximizing efficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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Hard work and dedication; female fighter pilot makes deployment debut with 494th FS

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miranda Bray, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, F15-E Strike Eagle fighter pilot, prepares for takeoff at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, May 29, 2021. Bray is deployed to ADAB as part of an agile combat employment, a form of operations that increases the pace and frequency of missions while maximizing efficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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