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

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker approaches a runway for landing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 27, 2023. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. The KC-135 is deployed within U.S. CENTCOM to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla (left), U.S. Central Command commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France (center), commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 18, 2024. France takes command of over 15,000 personnel across five air expeditionary wings working alongside regional and coalition partners to stabilize the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla (left), U.S. Central Command commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich (center), outgoing U.S. Air Forces Central commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, new commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 18, 2024. France will serve as the commander of AFCENT and the combined forces air component, working closely with coalition, joint, and interagency partners to lead a combined force that delivers decisive airpower and promotes security throughout the U.S. CENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s take off to support combat operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 13, 2024. The USAF is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s take off to support combat operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 13, 2024. The F-16 is deployed within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to help defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s take off to support combat operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is positioned on the flight line at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 13, 2024. The USAF is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s from Aviano Air Base arrive within CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Aviano Air Base, Italy, parks on the flightline at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2024. The U.S. Air Force ensures an agile fighting force for the long term security and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s from Aviano Air Base arrive within CENTCOM

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, from Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxi on the flightline at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 23, 2024. The U.S. Air Force ensures an agile fighting force for the long term security and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s from Aviano Air Base arrive within CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2024. The F-16 is deployed within the region to defend U.S. interests, promote regional security and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s from Aviano Air Base arrive within CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2024. The F-16 is deployed within the region to defend U.S. interests, promote regional security and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s from Aviano Air Base arrive within CENTCOM

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, from Aviano Air Base, Italy, fly over an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s from Aviano Air Base arrive within CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, from Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares to land at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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C-5 and B747 provide strategic airlift power to CENTCOM

U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy loadmasters prepare to offload cargo at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 22, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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C-5 and B747 provide strategic airlift power to CENTCOM

U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy loadmasters prepare to offload cargo at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 22, 2024. Cargo arrived on both a C-5 Galaxy and a Boeing 747, challenging logistics professionals to quickly download over 160,000 pounds of critical cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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C-5 and B747 provide strategic airlift power to CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy is positioned on the flightline at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 22, 2024. As the Air Force’s largest strategic airlifter, the C-5 can carry more cargo farther distances than any other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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