U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer perform pre-flight inspections on a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. The KC-135 has provided air refueling support for U.S. and coalition forces for more than 60 years, extending U.S. global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer conduct a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct 1, 2024. Pilots work hand-in-hand with maintenance personnel to ensure the aircraft is capable of delivering air refueling support, safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot (left) and maintainer analyze the inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. Pilots work hand-in-hand with maintenance personnel to ensure the aircraft is capable of delivering air refueling support. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force public affairs (PA) specialist documents the departure of U.S. air mobility assets within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. PA journalists play a vital role in communicating the Air Force’s mission. From planning to execution to delivering lessons learned, PA captures and delivers historical documentation and other communication products to the customer with minimal delay. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force maintainer observes a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. KC-135 maintainers are responsible for conducting pre-flight inspections to ensure safety and efficiency in delivering air refueling support throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force pilot performs a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker to support operations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. KC-135 pilots are responsible for conducting pre-flight inspections of their aircraft prior to take off to ensure the 60-year-old airframe can safely and effectively deliver air refueling support throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers support operations within USCENTCOM

U.S. Air Force aircrew prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for take-off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 1, 2024. The KC-135 has provided air refueling support for U.S. and allied forces for more than 60 years, extending U.S. global reach across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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