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210708-Z-KL947-1251

.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brigitte Anderson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, offloads fuel from a KC-10 Extender aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 5, 2021. The KC-10 Extender is commonly used for aerial refueling but can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by simultaneously carrying fighter support personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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210708-Z-KL947-1156

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Welch, 908th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs passenger seats during a cargo load onto a KC-10 Extender aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 5, 2021. The KC-10 Extender is commonly used for aerial refueling but can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by simultaneously carrying fighter support personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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210708-Z-KL947-1136

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Arcega, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, loads passenger chairs onto a KC-10 Extender aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 5, 2021. The KC-10 Extender is commonly used for aerial refueling but can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by simultaneously carrying fighter support personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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210708-Z-KL947-1125

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, load cargo onto a KC-10 Extender aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 5, 2021. The KC-10 Extender is commonly used for aerial refueling but can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by simultaneously carrying fighter support personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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170822-F-DL987-206

Master Sgt. Kingsley, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor from a KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. By refueling the 27 EFS, 908 EARS Airmen directly support Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve's fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-432

An F/A-18 Super Hornet refuels from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. 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 Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-084

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot receives fuel for an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. Pilots in the 27 EFS are a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, operating under the only wing to support all five Air Force core missions: the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-197

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot disengages an F-22 Raptor from the boom of a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. As part of the Air Force Global Strike Task Force, members of the 27 EFS take the fight directly to ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-027

Master Sgt. Kingsley, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor from a KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. KC-10s can transport nearly 170,000 pounds of fuel and offload to a receiver at 1,000 gallons a minute through the boom or 470 gallons a minute through the centerline drogue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-057

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot flies an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. As part of the Air Force Global Strike Task Force, members of the 27 EFS take the fight directly to ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-214

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron August 2, 2017, above southwest Asia. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-305

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron August 2, 2017, above southwest Asia. In its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-009

Members of the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepare to offload fuel August 2, 2017, above southwest Asia. Since April, the 908 EARS enabled approximately 5,300 strikes during 1,200 sorties and supported the offload of 96 million pounds of fuel to more than 8,000 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-074

A British Royal Air Force FGR4 Eurofighter Typhoon receives fuel from a U.S.KC-10 above Southwest Asia, August 2, 2017. The FGR4 is a 'swing-role' aircraft providing simultaneously deployable air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities. The RAF fleet has flown more than 2500 Fast Jet combat in support of Operation Inherent Resolve since August 2014. The U.K. also provides significant contributions of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, air refueling and air mobility support in the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170719-F-DL9870-205

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. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170719-F-DL987-223

An A-10 Thunderbolt II departs after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron July 19, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170719-F-DL987-231

An A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron July 19, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The A-10can employ a variety of conventional munitions and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute to defeat a wide variety of targets including tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170719-F-DL987-103

Senior Airman Brandon, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II July 19, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. A KC-10 Extender's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital, fly-by wire system to ensure fuel is transferred safely between aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170719-F-DL987-147

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. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170719-F-DL987-175

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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