Fueling the fight

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18F Super Hornet departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron to refuel during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

A U.S. A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II dispenses a flare during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on July 1, 2017. The A-10 Thunderbolt II provides close air support to ground forces throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)