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An F-16 Fighting Falcon flown by Rex is being refueled over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (Courtesy photo)
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A KC-135 Hercules prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)
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A KC-135 Hercules prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon over Afghanistan in correlation with Operation Freedom's Sentinel. (Courtesy photo)
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Kelly (left), Dylan and Rex pose for a photo before Kelly's familiarization flight in which Rex was flying. The flight was one of the earliest memories to inspire Dylan to also become a U.S. Air Force pilot. (Courtesy photo)
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Aerial support to warfighters

A KC-10 Extender parks on the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s flightine after a refueling mission, Oct. 27, 2017. The Extender can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission due to an advanced aerial refueling boom, a hose and drogue centerline refueling system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

Chief Master Sgt. Scott Bishop, flight engineer conducts preflight scanning of a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 21, 2017. The 380th generates multiple aircraft types providing combat missions in joint and combined aerospace operations with Army, Navy, Marine Corps & Coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

Maj. Justin Fronk, co-pilot talks with Capt. Gabriel Miller pilot, during a refueling mission over Iraq, Oct. 27, 2017. Both pilots are assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 380th AEW is responsible for executing the U.S. Central Command's daily air tasking order with air superiority, all-weather precision strike, high altitude all-weather ISR, airborne command and control and air refueling missions around the clock as tasked by the Combined Forces Air Component Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

Tech. Sgt. Dana Granteed, a KC-10 Extender in-flight refueler, adjusts the mirror before a refueling mission over Syria, Oct. 27, 2017. The Extender is an advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

An aircraft maintainer pulls chalks out from under a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 27, 2017. The Extender’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

An EA-18G Growler waits to be fueled by a KC-10 Extender over Syria, Oct. 27, 2017. The Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Eyes in the sky

E-3 Sentry crew members assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, take a moment to relax before preflight checks, Oct. 21, 2017. As an air defense system the AWACS can detect, identify and track airborne enemy forces far from the boundaries of the United States or NATO countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Eyes in the sky

An Airborne surveillance technician assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, conducts preflight oxygen system checks on an E-3 Sentry, Oct. 21, 2017. The AWACS provides an accurate, real-time picture of the battlespace to the Combined Air Operations Center . (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.) (This image was manipulated using blurring techniques .)
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Eyes in the sky

An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system navigator assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, pre loads flight plans, Oct. 21, 2017. The AWACS can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.) (This image was manipulated using blurring techniques .)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, after receiving maintenance from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Munchel, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, transfers liquid oxygen to an LOX reservoir in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Munchel, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, transfers liquid oxygen to an LOX reservoir in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Munchel, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, transfers liquid oxygen to an LOX reservoir in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Ruhser, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs a flare pod on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Koepnick, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs a countermeasure set for testing on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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C-130 maintainers keep the mission going

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Koepnick, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs a countermeasure set for testing on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 5, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Super Hercules on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)
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