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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons break away after an air refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during exercise Accurate Test 22, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2022. The U.S. continues to prioritize Omani integration and seeks to deepen its partner ties throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sara Merchant, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron intelligence officer, flies in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over southwest Asia, May 16, 2022 during exercise Accurate Test 22. Exercises such as these reassures our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles T. Fultz)
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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Manoel Robinson, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aerial refueling specialist, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon over southwest Asia, May 16, 2022 during exercise Accurate Test 22. U.S. participation in exercises such as these reassures our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles T. Fultz)
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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amante Allen, a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling specialist assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an aircraft during exercise Accurate Test 22 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2022. The U.S. military and Royal Air Force of Oman routinely conduct integrated training in order to promote military cooperation between nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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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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United we Deploy

Aircrew from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, are briefed outside of a U. S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before their flight from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 28, 2019. The aircrew deployed as part of the 350th ARS’s new squadron deployment structure, a change to the deployment process that hasn’t been done in two decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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United we Deploy

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Frye, 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crewchief, conducts a preflight check on a U. S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker for the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew to complete a mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 28, 2019. Maintainers prepare the aircraft before takeoff, oversee launch and then conduct recovery when the aircraft lands. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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United we Deploy

Capt. Richard Mundy, 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, inspects a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker before a flight from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 28, 2019. Two-thirds of the 28th EARS Airmen are deployed from the 350th ARS, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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United we Deploy

Maintainers from the 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work together to remove a pin from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a preflight inspection at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 28, 2019. Maintainers play a big role in support of the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron mission, by providing skill in judgment on how to keep the aircraft in the air and off the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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United we Deploy

A 385th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crewchief, stands behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker prior to take off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Aug. 28, 2019. Maintainers work around the clock to launch KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in support of the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueling missions throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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190211-F-EV310-0377

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies beside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The F-15Cs are deployed to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to protect coalition forces on the ground. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen, Joint personnel Coalition partners stand ready to defend our forces from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0316

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The tactical fighters are deployed to the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to provide stability in the region. The U.S. is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0132

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The tactical fighters are deployed to the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to provide stability in the region. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen operate any time, any place and under any conditions in order to maintain air superiority and protect ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0077

A U.S. Air Force boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels an F-15C Eagle while flying in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The Eagles add an additional layer of support to coalition forces on the ground. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen operate any time, any place and under any conditions in order to maintain air superiority and protect ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0049

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron while flying in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The tactical fighters add an additional layer of support to coalition forces on the ground. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen, Joint personnel Coalition partners stand ready to defend our forces from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and a Qatari Mirage 2000 fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

Qatari Mirage 2000s, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and F-15E Strike Eagles fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. JADEX provides an opportunity to strengthen military-to-military relationships with the Qatari Air Force while conducting combined air operations with partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

Qatari Mirage 2000s, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and an F-15E Strike Eagle fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft and crews participated in the exercise together to test objective-based command and control during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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