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250611-F-PU288-1058

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Schunk, 32nd Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron boom operator, directs a K-loader within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2025. Boom operators primarily specialize in aerial refueling but also support cargo transport, passenger coordination and aeromedical evacuations when not actively refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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250611-F-PU288-1122

A U.S. Airman, forward deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, operates a K-loader within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2025. As one of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s expeditionary wings, the 379th AEW supports a wide range of missions to include humanitarian airlift activities, mission-essential combat power, aeromedical evacuation and intelligence support for multiple-theater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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250611-F-PU288-1158

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Langus, left, 32nd Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron chief boom operator, and Master Sgt. Elizabeth Canfield, 32nd EARS boom operator, reviews load plans within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2025. Boom operators primarily specialize in aerial refueling but also support cargo transport, passenger coordination and aeromedical evacuations when not actively refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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250611-F-PU288-1107

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group load cargo onto a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2025. In addition to its refueling mission, the KC-135’s unique assets enable it to support a wide range of operations including transporting passengers, cargo and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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250611-F-PU288-1142

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keifer Bowes, 32nd Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron operations superintendent, pushes cargo onto a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2025. In addition to its refueling mission, the KC-135’s unique assets enable it to support a wide range of operations including transporting passengers, cargo and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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250612-F-PU288-1455

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2025. For over 60 years, the KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capabilities for the United States Air Force while also supporting Navy, Marine Corps and allied nations' aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)

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