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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force public affairs (PA) specialist documents the departure of U.S. air mobility assets within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. PA journalists play a vital role in communicating the Air Force’s mission. From planning to execution to delivering lessons learned, PA captures and delivers historical documentation and other communication products to the customer with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer conduct a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct 1, 2024. Pilots work hand-in-hand with maintenance personnel to ensure the aircraft is capable of delivering air refueling support, safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot performs a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. KC-135 pilots are responsible for conducting pre-flight inspections of their aircraft prior to take off to ensure the 60-year-old airframe can safely and effectively deliver air refueling support throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

U.S. Air Force aircrew prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for take-off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. The KC-135 has provided air refueling support for U.S. and allied forces for more than 60 years, extending U.S. global reach across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force maintainer observes a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. KC-135 maintainers are responsible for conducting pre-flight inspections to ensure safety and efficiency in delivering air refueling support throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer perform pre-flight inspections on a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. The KC-135 has provided air refueling support for U.S. and coalition forces for more than 60 years, extending U.S. global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer analyze the inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. Pilots work hand-in-hand with maintenance personnel to ensure the aircraft is capable of delivering air refueling support. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional KC-135s arrive in USCENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to perform a post-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 29, 2023. The U.S. and partner nations maintain a highly agile fighting force, leveraging the most advanced platforms to dominate the warfighting landscape for the long-term security and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron fly over Southwest Asia, March 9, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron walk toward a KC-135 in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. During Operation Agile Spartan II, aircrew conducted Agile Combat Employment concepts throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which allows flexibility to operate from any location in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing board a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 6, 2022. The members participated in Operation Agile Spartan (OAS) II, a large-scale, joint and multinational operation focused on Operational Testing & Evaluation of Agile Combat Employment core competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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379th AEW Airmen support OAS II

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tommy Hoppers, a 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker fuel hose in Southwest Asia, March 7, 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 Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flies over Southwest Asia, March 17, 2021. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling while also providing personnel transport capabilities to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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Fueling knowledge: 350th EARS conducts KC-135 tour

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Johnson, 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron operations superintendent, explains to mission and coalition partners the importance of the air refueling mission during the tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, Jan. 21, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Among attendees on the tour were the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group commander and 379th EOG command chief, as well as members of the German armed forces stationed at Al Udeid AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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Fueling knowledge: 350th EARS conducts KC-135 tour

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Rachel Kelly, 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, answers questions during the tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, Jan. 21, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The EARS mission tour gave approximately 30 deployed service members a detailed look at the KC-135, and the significant role aerial refueling plays in providing dominant coalition airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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Fueling knowledge: 350th EARS conducts KC-135 tour

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian Lutzenberger, 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron mission planner, explains boom operations on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during an EARS mission tour Jan. 21, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The event gave approximately 30 deployed service members a detailed look at the KC-135, and the significant role aerial refueling plays in providing dominant coalition airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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Expeditionary Airmen accelerate change

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Kelly, crew chief, 379th Expeditionary Air Maintenance Squadron, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2020. Alongside the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 379th EAMXS conducted a hot-refueling training, qualifying deployed Airmen to refuel the KC-135 while its engines remained running. This capability allows KC-135 flight crews to rapidly return to their mission in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)
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Expeditionary Airmen accelerate change

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darren Ricchiazzi, crew chief for the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshalls out a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2020. The aircraft launched immediately after hot refuel training during which maintenance crews safely refueled the aircraft while the engines remained running. This capability allows the KC-135 to rapidly redeploy and carry on the mission of continuous aerial refueling across the globe. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)
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U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and Israeli Air Force F-35I Adirs fly in formation during exercise Enduring Lightning III over Israel, Oct. 12, 2020. The United States and Israeli air forces train to maintain a ready posture to deter against regional aggression while forging strategic partnerships across the U.S. Central Command and U.S. European Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)
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201012-F-HF102-0217

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and Israeli Air Force F-35I Adirs fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker during exercise Enduring Lightning III over Israel, Oct. 12, 2020. The United States and Israeli air forces train to maintain a ready posture to deter against regional aggression while forging strategic partnerships across the U.S. Central Command and U.S. European Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)
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