A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs preflight inspections on a Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2019. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)