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U.S. Air Forces Central

Video by Tech. Sgt. Robert Harnden

Interview- KC-135R Boom Operator_97th EARS

United States Air Forces Central

April 19, 2021 | 1:08

A U.S. Air Force boom operator aboard the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, talks about his experience conducting aerial refueling missions for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft near Iraq on Mon. Apr. 19, 2021. The 97th EARS is responsible for providing aerial refueling capabilities to support U.S. and coalition forces throughout the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Robert Harnden)

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