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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet approaches a flight deck for landing, Sept. 15, 2017, aboard the USS Nimitz. F/A-18C Super Hornet pilots with the strike group conduct maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Alex)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Oct. 9, 2017, above southwest Asia. F/A-18C Super Hornet pilots with the strike group conduct maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet takes off from the USS Nimitz, Sept. 15, 2017. The Super Hornet is the most cost-effective aircraft in the U.S. tactical aviation fleet, costing less per flight hour than any other tactical aircraft in U.S. forces inventory. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Alex)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet departs after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Oct. 9, 2017, above southwest Asia. The F/A-18C Hornet is an all-weather jet aircraft that is used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as both a fighter and attack platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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908th EARS’s KC-10s support USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission

An F/A-18C Super Hornet stands ready on a flight deck, Sept. 15, 2017, aboard the USS Nimitz. The Super Hornet is capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and day/night precision strike. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Alex)
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170822-F-DL987-206

Master Sgt. Kingsley, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor from a KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. By refueling the 27 EFS, 908 EARS Airmen directly support Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve's fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-432

An F/A-18 Super Hornet refuels from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. Using either an advanced aerial refueling boom, or a hose and drogue centerline refueling system, the KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-084

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot receives fuel for an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. Pilots in the 27 EFS are a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, operating under the only wing to support all five Air Force core missions: the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-197

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot disengages an F-22 Raptor from the boom of a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. As part of the Air Force Global Strike Task Force, members of the 27 EFS take the fight directly to ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-027

Master Sgt. Kingsley, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor from a KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. KC-10s can transport nearly 170,000 pounds of fuel and offload to a receiver at 1,000 gallons a minute through the boom or 470 gallons a minute through the centerline drogue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170822-F-DL987-057

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot flies an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. As part of the Air Force Global Strike Task Force, members of the 27 EFS take the fight directly to ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-214

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron August 2, 2017, above southwest Asia. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-305

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron August 2, 2017, above southwest Asia. In its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-009

Members of the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepare to offload fuel August 2, 2017, above southwest Asia. Since April, the 908 EARS enabled approximately 5,300 strikes during 1,200 sorties and supported the offload of 96 million pounds of fuel to more than 8,000 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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170802-F-DL987-074

A British Royal Air Force FGR4 Eurofighter Typhoon receives fuel from a U.S.KC-10 above Southwest Asia, August 2, 2017. The FGR4 is a 'swing-role' aircraft providing simultaneously deployable air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities. The RAF fleet has flown more than 2500 Fast Jet combat in support of Operation Inherent Resolve since August 2014. The U.K. also provides significant contributions of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, air refueling and air mobility support in the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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US Air Strikes in Syria

A U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over northern Iraq after conducting air strikes in Syria, Sept. 23, 2014. These aircraft were part of a large coalition strike package that was the first to strike ISIL targets in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
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US Air Strikes in Syria

A formation of U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornets leaves after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over northern Iraq, Sept. 23, 2014. These aircraft were part of a large coalition strike package that was the first to strike ISIL targets in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel)
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US Air Strikes in Syria

A U.S Air Force KC-10 Extender refuels an F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft after strike operations in Syria, Sept. 23, 2014. These aircraft were part of a large coalition strike package that was the first to strike ISIL targets in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Jefferson S. Heiland)
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US airstrikes in Syria

A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft leaves a KC-10 Extender after refueling over northern Iraq after conducting air strikes in Syria, September 23, 2014. These aircraft were part of a large coalition strike package that was the first to strike ISIL targets in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Jefferson S. Heiland)
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US airstrikes in Syria

A U.S Air Force KC-10 Extender refuels an F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft after strike operations in Syria, Sept. 23, 2014. These aircraft were part of a large coalition strike package that was the first to strike ISIL targets in Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Jefferson S. Heiland)
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