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“Hot Pit” training across region; AUAB hosts event with PSAB maintainers

Tech. Sgt. Adam Barrett, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, and Tech. Sgt. Robert Viera, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker special projects manager, certify members during a hot pit refuel certification May 17, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. F-16 crew chiefs from Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, visited AUAB to participate in hot pit refueling certification training, which enables crews to refuel and get back to the mission from any location. During a hot pit refuel, at least one engine is left running while the aircraft receives fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)
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Shared Experiences | Quality Assurance | Raymond Kauffman

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Kauffman, a KC-135 Stratotanker quality assurance inspector for the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, laughs with an Airman on the flightline Jan. 20, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Kauffman has been in the military for over 35 years and is currently a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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Shared Experiences | Quality Assurance | Raymond Kauffman

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Kauffman, a KC-135 Stratotanker quality assurance inspector for the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, checks over an aircraft Jan. 20, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Kauffman has been in the military for over 35 years and is currently a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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Shared Experiences | Quality Assurance | Raymond Kauffman

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Kauffman, a KC-135 Stratotanker quality assurance inspector for the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, checks over an aircraft Jan. 20, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Kauffman has been in the military for over 35 years and is currently a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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Shared Experiences | Quality Assurance | Raymond Kauffman

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Kauffman, a KC-135 Stratotanker quality assurance inspector for the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, examines technical orders on an iPad Jan. 20, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Kauffman has been in the military for over 35 years and is currently a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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Shared Experiences | Quality Assurance | Raymond Kauffman

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Kauffman, a KC-135 Stratotanker quality assurance inspector for the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, drives on the flightline Jan. 20, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Kauffman has been in the military for over 35 years and is currently a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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Shared Experiences | Quality Assurance | Raymond Kauffman

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Kauffman, a KC-135 Stratotanker quality assurance inspector for the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, poses for a portrait on the flightline Jan. 20, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Kauffman has been in the military for over 35 years and is currently a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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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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Capstone event validates AFCENT ACE capabilities

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, takes off to go conduct an air refueling mission during an Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment Capstone Event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2021. The event enabled AFCENT to build new partnerships while strengthening existing relationships with regional partners, other components and other agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Bomber Task Force flies over CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, poses for a portrait before an air-refueling bomber task force mission with U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, ND, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 7, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. Military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Bomber Task Force flies over CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in-flight refueling specialist, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, ND, during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 7, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. Military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Bomber Task Force flies over CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew pilot, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, controls the aircraft after conducting an air-refueling bomber task force mission with U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, ND, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 7, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. Military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots maneuver their aircraft after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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210216-F-YL100-2292

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers his aircraft into position while receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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210216-F-YL100-1576

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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210216-F-YL100-4412

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, after receiving fuel while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares to depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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210216-F-YL100-4254

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, after receiving fuel while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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Al Udeid Airmen, Qatar Emiri Air Force Partnership enhances versatility

Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron join forces to connect a fuel host to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Doha Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 21, 2021. The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen worked with their Qatari Emiri Air Force partners to conduct a hot refuel of the aircraft from Doha AB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin)
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