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U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Duplessie, right, a pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, and a maintenance Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 11, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central’s global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)