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  • 908 EARS refuels F/A-18s, Eurofighters

    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron August 2, 2017, above southwest Asia. In its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman

  • Blood, Sweat and Grease: KC-10 AMU Airmen extend beyond expectations

    Although the KC-10 Extender’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters, while simultaneously carrying the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments.Its mission relies on much more than pilots and boom

  • Trial by fire: 380 AEW Airmen spend day immersed in fire training

    Airmen from various units experienced a day in the life of a firefighter as part of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department’s immersion program July 28, 2017, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.“There might be that person out there that’s very interested in this

  • Armed for bear: 380 ESFS Defenders prepare for duty

    Tech. Sgt. Richard, member of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, waits to be issued weapons and ammunition prior to his shift at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 25, 2017. Weapons are controlled in a secure armory to ensure safety and accountability. (U.S. Air Force

  • 908 EARS refuels B-52s, F-15Es, A-10s

    The 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refueled several aircraft July 19, 2017, in support of Operation Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in the skies over southwest Asia.