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Additional refuelers arrive in USCENTCOM

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Knaute, a deployed Air Refueling Squadron commander, prepares to unload cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., after its arrival at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 23, 2023. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and partner nations. The U.S. along with partner nations, operate a highly agile fighting force, leveraging the most advanced platforms to deter aggression and ensure stability in the region. These KC-135s were reassigned from MacDill AFB, Fla., to Fairchild, but the unit insignia has not been updated on the nose of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)
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Additional refuelers arrive in USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., arrives at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 23, 2023. The KC-135 is responsible for providing aerial refueling, as well as rapid and reliable passenger and cargo airlift and aero-medical evacuations. The KC-135 is deployed within the USCENTCOM area of responsibility to help defend U.S. and partner-nation interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)
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Additional refuelers arrive in USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., arrives at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 23, 2023. The KC-135 is a unique asset that enhances the U.S. Central Command’s ability to reach any corner of the region. 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 Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)
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Additional refuelers arrive in USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., arrives at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 23, 2023. The KC-135 provides vital aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to deter aggression and maintain stability across the region. These KC-135s were reassigned from MacDill AFB, Fla., to Fairchild, but the unit insignia has not been updated on the nose of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron debrief each other after an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The firefighters tested their ability to access a burning aircraft and recover personnel by simulating an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

An American flag is draped on the back of a fire truck assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The 379th ECES fire department conducted an aircraft extraction exercise to test their emergency response capabilities in low-light scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

A U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Lavery, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rolls up a fire hose after an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The 379th ECES firefighters routinely conduct training exercises to improve emergency response times and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

A firefighter helmet from the U.S. Air Force 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, is placed on the ground after an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The fire department tested the use of rescue tools to extract mannequins out of a simulated burning aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kerry Schmitt and Senior Airman Adam Perricone, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, communicate procedures for a KC-135 Stratotanker emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The firefighters tested their ability to access a burning aircraft and recover personnel by simulating an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Perricone and Senior Airman Nick Delesky, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, conduct extraction training on a KC-135 Stratotanker during an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The training evaluated the 379th ECES firefighters’ rescue and recovery abilities. The training exercise provided familiarity with the interior layout of the aircraft and proper safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carry a mannequin out of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The 379th ECES firefighters routinely conduct training exercises to improve emergency response times and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Max Walters and Senior Airman Carter Brown, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, extract mannequins out of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The fire department tested the use of rescue tools to extract mannequins out of a simulated burning aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron climbs into a KC-135 Stratotanker during an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The firefighters tested their ability to access a burning aircraft and recover personnel by simulating an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

A U.S. Air Force firefighter from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron conducts emergency response training with a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The training evaluated the 379th ECES firefighters’ rescue and recovery capabilities. The exercise provided familiarity with the interior layout of the aircraft and proper safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Feel the Burn: 379th ECES Fire Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Perricone, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, drives a fire truck on the flight line during an emergency response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 19, 2023. The 379th ECES firefighters routinely conduct training exercises to improve emergency response times and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Agile Spartan 23.2: RJ’s stay on watch

A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during Operation Agile Spartan above the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2023. The RC-135 Rivet Joint is fitted with a highly-sophisticated sensor suite for identifying various signals within the electromagnetic spectrum. During the exercise, the aircraft showcased its ability to provide imminent threat warnings, support troops in contact, and assist with personnel recovery. The month-long, multinational operation demonstrated interoperability between regional partners, improved response capabilities, and further enhanced security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Agile Spartan 23.2: RJ’s stay on watch

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Williams, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, left, and Capt. Brett Butler, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, prepares to land a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Agile Spartan at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Aug. 19, 2023. The large-scale exercise reinforced the U.S. commitment to its regional partners across the Middle East through developing and maintaining missions in unpredictable ways, rapidly responding to the needs of joint and coalition commanders. The month-long, multinational operation demonstrated interoperability between regional partners, improved response capabilities, and further enhanced security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Agile Spartan 23.2: RJ’s stay on watch

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Williams, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, conducts pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker before it departs in support of Operation Agile Spartan at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2023. The air expeditionary wings within U.S. Air Forces Central, in cooperation with regional partners, conducted the exercise at cooperative security locations to enhance agile combat employment capability. The month-long, multinational operation demonstrated interoperability between regional partners, improved response capabilities, and further enhanced security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Agile Spartan 23.2: RJ’s stay on watch

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group conduct pre-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker before it departs during Operation Agile Spartan at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2023. The large-scale exercise reinforced the U.S. commitment to its regional partners across the Middle East through developing and maintaining missions in unpredictable ways, rapidly responding to the needs of joint and coalition commanders. The month-long, multinational operation demonstrated interoperability between regional partners, improved response capabilities, and further enhanced security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Agile Spartan 23.2: RJ’s stay on watch

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, prepare to depart in a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Agile Spartan at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2023. Agile Spartan demonstrated flexible response options through decisive combat airpower in air superiority, airlift, surveillance and reconnaissance. The month-long, multinational operation demonstrated interoperability between regional partners, improved response capabilities, and further enhanced security throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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