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U.S. Air Forces Central

Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa

The setting sun silhouettes a KC-135 Stratotanker, Dec. 7, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and also provides aerial refueling support to Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette/Released)

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Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa

The sun sets on the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Dec. 7, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and also provides aerial refueling support to Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette/Released)

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Fuelin the mission: dawn to dusk

Published Dec. 8, 2008