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The end of an era; the 350th EARS flies last scheduled KC-135 deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joey Dopart, KC-135R Stratotanker instructor boom operator, deployed out of McConnell Air Force Base’s 350th Air Refueling Squadron monitors the approach of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 28, 2024. The American Airman is a warfighter, capable of supporting dynamic operations while seamlessly integrating with coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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The end of an era; the 350th EARS flies last scheduled KC-135 deployment

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Lesar, KC-135R Stratotanker pilot deployed out of McConnell Air Force Base’s 350th Air Refueling Squadron listens to a boom operator's pre-landing check, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 28, 2024. The American Airman is a warfighter, capable of supporting dynamic operations while seamlessly integrating with coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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The end of an era; the 350th EARS flies last scheduled KC-135 deployment

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle deployed out of Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base’s 4th Fighter Wing prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker deployed out of McConnell Air Force Base’s 350th Air Refueling Squadron over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 28, 2024.The F-15E is deployed within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Rush (right), 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) commander, passes the 908th EARS guidon to Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during an inactivation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 4, 2023. The ceremony highlighted the legacy of the KC-10 after over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Rush (right), 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) commander, and Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, roll-up the 908th EARS guidon during an inactivation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 4, 2023. The ceremony highlighted the legacy of the KC-10 after over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton Varty, 60th Maintenance Group commander, taxi's out the last KC-10 at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 5, 2023. The departure of the KC-10 at PSAB marked the end of the airframe's over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231005-F-WT152-1007

A KC-10 Extender takes flight after conducting the airframe's final combat deployment at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 5, 2023. The departure of the KC-10 at PSAB marked the end of the airframe's over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Airmen salute a KC-10 as it begins to depart after conducting the airframe's final combat deployment at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 5, 2023. The departure of the KC-10 at PSAB marked the end of the airframe's over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Airmen from the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing view the boom of a KC-10 Extender after an inactivation ceremony for the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 4, 2023. The ceremony highlighted the legacy of the KC-10 after over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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A KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Air Refueling Squadron lands after conducting the airframe's final combat sortie before inactivation at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 3, 2023. The flight served as a capstone for the KC-10 after over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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A KC-10 Extender sits on display after an inactivation ceremony for the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 4, 2023. The ceremony highlighted the legacy of the KC-10 after over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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A U.S. Airman from the 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron directs a taxiing KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Air Refueling Squadron after the aircraft returned from the airframe's final combat sortie on Prince Sultan Air Base, Oct. 3, 2023. The flight served as a capstone for the KC-10 after over 30 years of service within the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Area of Responsibility. By September 2024, the U.S. Air Force's fleet of KC-10s will be decommissioned and gradually replaced by the KC-46 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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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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E-3 Sentry conducts routine flight

1st Lt. Max Marosko, an E-3 Sentry pilot, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron (EAACS), Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, monitors midair refueling on February 15, 2022. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick)
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28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron participate in routine training

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, takes off on the flightline at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 14, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling capability supporting joint and coalition partners throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron participate in routine training

Two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, leave Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 14, 2020, during a routine training exercise. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling capability supporting joint and coalition partners throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron participate in routine training

Three KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, taxi to the flightline for routine training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 14, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling capability supporting joint and coalition partners throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Perdue)
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908th EARS refuels Marine F/A-18 Hornets

A U.S Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2020. The Hornet is the Marine Corps primary strike and air superiority aircraft providing force projection, interdiction, and close and deep air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Cribelar)
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908th EARS refuels Marine F/A-18 Hornets

A U.S Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2020. The Hornet is the Marine Corps primary strike and air superiority aircraft providing force projection, interdiction, and close and deep air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Cribelar)
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908th EARS refuels Marine F/A-18 Hornets

A U.S. Air Force pilot, left, a U.S. Air Force flight engineer, center, and U.S. Air Force co-pilot, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, perform takeoff procedures aboard a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 22, 2020. The 908th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning air power, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Cribelar)
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