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A U.S. Air Force F-22 assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Syria March 2, 2018. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jadon Sylvester, flight engineer, prepares to board a KC-10 Extender after conducting pre-flight checks on March 2, 2018 at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jadon Sylvester, flight engineer, conducts a pre-flight check of a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2018. The 380th generates multiple aircraft types providing combat missions in joint and combined aerospace operations with Army, Navy, Marine Corps & Coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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An U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot receives fuel over Syria from a KC-10 Extender March 2, 2018. The F-22 Raptor is able to perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and has a significant capability to attack surface targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Syria March 2, 2018. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jadon Sylvester, flight engineer, conducts pre-flight scanning of a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2018. The 380th generates multiple aircraft types providing combat missions in joint and combined aerospace operations with Army, Navy, Marine Corps & Coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates receives fuel over Iraq from a KC-10 Extender, March 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 Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates disconnects from a KC-10 Extender after receiving fuel over Syria March 2,2018. The F-22s provide close air support and precision guided strikes in an effort to weaken and destroy ISIS operations in the Middle East and around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Franklin Kaunang, KC-10 crew chief, cleans the window of a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2018. The 380th generates multiple aircraft types providing combat missions in joint and combined aerospace operations with Army, Navy, Marine Corps & Coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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A coalition pilot receives fuel from an U.S. KC-10 Extender March 2, 2018. The Extender provides air refueling capabilities to U.S. and Coalition fighter aircraft conducting air strikes and patrols in Iraqi and Syrian airspace in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jadon Sylvester, flight engineer, reads air refueling speeds over Syria during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, March 2, 2018. A KC-10 Extender flight engineer is responsible for ensuring the in flight operation of key aircraft communication, navigation, and weight systems to enable the crew to provide a tactical refueling capability during combat missions for U.S. and Coalition forces operating in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender refuels coalition aircraft over Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve March 2, 2018. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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A coalition aircraft detaches from an U.S. KC-10 after receiving fuel over Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve March 2, 2018. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.) (This image was manipulated using blurring techniques .)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates disconnects from a KC-10 Extender after receiving fuel over Syria March 2,2018.The F-22s provide close air support and precision guided strikes in an effort to weaken and destroy ISIS operations in the Middle East and around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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380th supports Operation Inherent Resolve with mobile gas

Published March 2, 2018
By Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.
380th Air Expeditionary Wing

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender over Syria March 2, 2018. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going