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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, conducts pre-mission checklists at Al Udeid AB, June 16, 2020. The 340th EARS conducted its first official mission since being reactivated at Al Udeid AB. The 340th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning air power, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)
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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 163rd Fighter Squadron flies a mission over Afghanistan, May 28, 2018. The aircraft arrived at Kandahar Airfield in January 2018, in support of the Resolute Support mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
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340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 refuels A-10s

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1, during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2018. U.S. Air Forces Central Command realigned airpower to USFOR-A Combined- Joint Area of Operations (CJOA) to support increased operations in support of the Resolute Support Mission and Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thundbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. Thunderbolt IIs have been involved in fighting from Mosul to Raqqa and are currently used in the fight against ISIS in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs depart to continue a mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs have been involved in fighting from Mosul to Raqqa and are currently used in the fight against ISIS in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kirsten Ellis, a Pilot assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, inspects aircraft instruments on board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over Syria Dec. 1, 2017. The 447th AEG supports Operation Inherent Resolve by conducting refueling, close air support missions with KC-135 Stratotankers and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs along with aircraft maintenance located at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Cullen, a boom operator assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, conducts pre-flight checks of a KC-135 Stratotanker before take-off at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 1, 2017. A boom operator is an aircrew member aboard a refueling aircraft responsible for safely and effectively refueling other aircraft during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers his aircraft into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. The Polish Air Force is a military branch of the Polish Armed Forces, as of 2014 it consisted of around 16,425 military personnel and around 475 aircraft distributed among 10 bases throughout Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon departs to continue a mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. The Polish Air Force is a military branch of the Polish Armed Forces, as of 2014 it consisted of around 16,425 military personnel and around 475 aircraft distributed among 10 bases throughout Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Cullen, a boom operator assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, guides the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. A boom operator is an aircrew member aboard a refueling aircraft responsible for safely and effectively refueling other aircraft during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. The F-22 Raptor with a combination of sensor capabilities, integrated avionics, situational awareness and weapons superiority secure the airspace during operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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Targeting takes intelligence

A U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainer marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle as it prepares for take-off in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Strike Eagles from the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have played a critical role in delivering decisive combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid)
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Command and Control

A U.S. Marine assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron monitors his station in the Kingpin compound at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 14, 2016. Kingpin is the persistent 24/7 command and control element in the CENTCOM area of responsibility which includes support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and RESOLUTE SUPPORT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr./released)
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Refueling the coalition

A KC-10 Extender taxi onto the runway for take off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 11, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
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Refueling the coalition

A B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Iraq, July 16, 2016. Airmen from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled F-15 Strike Eagles, Belgian Air Force F-18 Super Hornets, a B-52 Stratofortress and F-16 Fighting Falcons support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. The U.S. and more than 60 coalition partners work together to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
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KC-135 Refuels French Fighters

Senior Airman Charles Huggins, a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, closes the rear-side emergency exit door before a sortie at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 15, 2016.Airmen from the 340th EARS refueled the French Air Force's multirole fighter jet, the Mirage 2000 over Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. The U.S. and more than 60 coalition partners work together to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
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KC-135 Refuels French Fighters

Senior Airman Charles Huggins, a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, closes the side loading door before taxi at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 15, 2016. Airmen from the 340th EARS refueled the French Air Force's multirole fighter jet, the Mirage 2000 over Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. The U.S. and more than 60 coalition partners work together to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
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KC-135 Refuels French Fighters

Capt. Timothy Stapleton, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, taxis out for a sortie at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 15, 2016. Airmen from the 340th EARS refueled the French Air Force's multirole fighter jet, the Mirage 2000 over Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. The U.S. and more than 60 coalition partners work together to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
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KC-135 Refuels French Fighters

A French Air Force Mirage 2000 receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over Iraq, June 15, 2016. Airmen from the 340th EARS refueled the French Air Force's multirole fighter jet, the Mirage 2000 over Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. The U.S. and more than 60 coalition partners work together to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
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KC-135 Refuels French Fighters

A French Air Force Mirage 2000 receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over Iraq, June 15, 2016. Airmen from the 340th EARS refueled the French Air Force's multirole fighter jet, the Mirage 2000 over Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. The U.S. and more than 60 coalition partners work together to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
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