Two missions, one fight

An U.S. flag hangs in the passenger area of a KC-10 Extender before take-off from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 2, 2018. Flags flown during combat missions are given away as gifts in an effort to thank family and friends for their support to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning)

An U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor departs after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Feb. 2, 2018. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies over Kuwait, Feb. 2, 2018. The KC-10 pilots in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, assembled to assist in the defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning)

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, sits on the flight line Feb. 2, 2018. This KC-10 Extender is one of 59 in the active duty Air Force’s inventory, first introduced in 1981. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning)

An U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22 is a component of the Global Strike Task Force, supporting U.S. and Coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

An U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor departs after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, sits on the flight line Feb. 2, 2018. The KC-10 Extender is an advanced tanker and cargo aircraft that is designed to increase the Air Force’s global mobility through aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning)

An U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abe Velasco, 908th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender in-flight refueling operator, controls the boom above the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 2, 2018. The KC-10 mission flew in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a Combined Joint Task Force assembled to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning)

An U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22 is a component of the Global Strike Task Force, supporting U.S. and Coalition forces working to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abe Velasco, KC-10 Extender in-flight refueling operator, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron, refuels an U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22 Raptor provides U.S. and Coalition forces with a tactical air strike and air superiority capability during combat missions in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

An U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22's combination of reduced observability and supercruise accentuates the advantage of surprise in a tactical environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

An U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor departs after receiving fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Syria, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22's characteristics provide a synergistic effect that ensures F-22 lethality against all advanced air threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

An U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot fly’s above Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb 2, 2018. The combination of stealth, integrated avionics and supercruise drastically shrinks surface-to-air missile engagement envelopes and minimizes enemy capabilities to track and engage the F-22. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly above Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb. 2, 2018. The F-22 is an air superiority fighter that incorporates the latest technological advances in reduced observables, avionics, engine performance and aerodynamic design. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott)