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U.S. and Israeli Air Force execute fighter escort and refueling exercise

Two Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons gather in formation behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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U.S. and Israeli Air Force execute fighter escort and refueling exercise

An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to receive refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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AUAB, Qatar sign agreement on air space operations

A member of the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) air traffic control tower looks through binoculars at the flight line at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 24, 2020. A letter of agreement was recently implemented between the U.S., QEAF and Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to better work together to ensure safe air space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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AUAB, Qatar sign agreement on air space operations

Members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) air traffic control tower work together to direct aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 24, 2020. A letter of agreement was recently implemented between the U.S., QEAF and Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to better work together to ensure safe air space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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AUAB, Qatar sign agreement on air space operations

A member of the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) air traffic control tower directs aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 24, 2020. A letter of agreement was recently implemented between the U.S., QEAF and Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to better work together to ensure safe air space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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200725-F-KA253-0378

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 380th AEW over Southwest Asia, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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200725-F-KA253-0242

A formation of U.S. Air Forces Central Command F-15C Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during air refueling over Southwest Asia, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle above Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq, April 2, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to- ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Commands’ posture to compete, deter, and win against state and non-state actors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight briefing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Deployed KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checklists at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 2, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning air power throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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