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Bombers nonstop from Barksdale to CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana,is refuled by U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 27, 2021. The deployment underscored the U.S. military’s commitment to regional security and demonstrates our unique ability to rapidly deploy on a short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford)
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Bombers nonstop from Barksdale to CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, is refuled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 27, 2021. The deployment underscored the U.S. military’s commitment to regional security and demonstrates our unique ability to rapidly deploy on a short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford)
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210117-F-YL100-1782

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew member performs routine in-flight duties during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 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. Taylor Harrison)
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210117-F-YL100-0809

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist maneuvers the boom in order to provide fuel to a B-52 Stratofortress during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 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. Taylor Harrison)
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379th AEW Airmen conduct first-ever refueling mission with Qatari Emiri Air Force

A Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, while conducting the first-ever in air refueling mission between the countries over southwest Qatar Dec. 28, 2020. This event built familiarity with air-to-air process with both air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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379th AEW Airmen conduct first-ever refueling mission with Qatari Emiri Air Force

Three Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafales prepare to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, while conducting the first-ever in air refueling mission between the countries over southwest Qatar Dec. 28, 2020. This event built familiarity with air-to-air process with both air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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379th AEW Airmen conduct first-ever refueling mission with Qatari Emiri Air Force

Two Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, before conducting the first-ever in air refueling mission between the countries over southwest Qatar Dec. 28, 2020. This event built familiarity with air-to-air process with both air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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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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201012-F-HF102-0217

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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201012-F-HF102-0217

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

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender refuels a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II in support of exercise Enduring Lightning III over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, 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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200917-F-GZ700-0393

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Sept. 17, 2020. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable tactical fighter designed to perform air-to-air missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Command's posture to fight and win today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Parsons)
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200917-F-GZ700-0267

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Sept. 17, 2020. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable tactical fighter designed to perform air-to-air missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Command's posture to fight and win today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Parsons)
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200917-F-GZ700-0219

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct aerial refueling missions aboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Sept. 17, 2020. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable tactical fighter designed to perform air-to-air missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central Command's posture to fight and win today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Parsons)
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379th AEW conducts first KC-135 hot refueling in USAF

U.S. Air Force mobile distribution operators from the 379th Air Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron participate in a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft hot refueling training scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 21, 2020. This scenario exercises the ability to refuel a KC-135 with one or more engines running and directly advances mission agility in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Fejerang)
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379th AEW conducts first KC-135 hot refueling in USAF

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing is refueled during a hot refueling training scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 21, 2020. Personnel from the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron attended the training. The certification they receive will enable personnel to refuel a KC-135 while one or more engines run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Fejerang)
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379th AEW conducts first KC-135 hot refueling in USAF

A 379th Air Expeditionary Wing maintainer briefs procedures from a maintenance perspective to members participating in a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft hot refueling training scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 21, 2020. Personnel from the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron attended the training. The certification they receive will enable personnel to refuel a KC-135 while one or more engines run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Fejerang)
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379th AEW conducts first KC-135 hot refueling in USAF

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing huddle before a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft hot refueling training scenario for certification at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 21, 2020. The training, the first for a KC-135, will enhance refueling mission capabilities and cut the refueling time in half. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Fejerang)
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