Anytime and anywhere: Refuelers keep the fight going

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Umbach, flight engineer operates and monitor engine and aircraft system controls and indicators during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, March 9, 2018. Umbach is responsible for aircraft forms and records during flight and while aircraft is away from home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan prepares to receive fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The Thunderbolt employs a wide variety of conventional munitions in support of ORS and the defeat of ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

U.S. Air Force KC-10 pilot 1st Lt. Daniel Sherman speaks with Maj. Dylan Peralta Aircraft Commander during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, March 9,2018. Sherman and Peralta are deployed from Travis Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan prepares to receive fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The Thunderbolt can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan prepares to receive fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The 455th AEW is the premier counter terrorism wing that enables a successful Train, Advise, and Assist campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan detaches after receiving fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The F-16 is part of the Air component arsenal for the U.S. Air Force Central Command providing integrated air defense and deterrent capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The F-16 is part of the Air component arsenal for the U.S. Air Force Central Command providing integrated air defense and deterrent capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ben Leclerc in-flight refueler, maneuvers and extends the boom to make contact with the receptacle of an U.S. Air Force F-16 assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, while flying over Afghanistan, March 9,2018. Leclerc is deployed from the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9,2018. The F-16's provide cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity. The F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy and defend itself against enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9,2018. The F-16 can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ben Leclerc in-flight refueler, refuels an F-16 assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, while over Afghanistan, March 9, 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.)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan prepares to receive fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The Thunderbolt is the only aircraft specifically designed for Close Air support, Combat Search and Rescue, and Forward Air Controller Airborne missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan prepares to receive fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The F-16 maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The F-16 provides cover from above for Afghan and coalition forces on the ground, deterring insurgent activity and allowing friendly freedom of movement for troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan departs after receiving fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender, March 9, 2018. The Thunderbolt can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions in support of ORS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan approaches a U.S. K.C. 10 Extender over Afghanistan, March 9, 2018. The 455th AEW is the premier counter terrorism wing that enables a successful Train, Advise, and Assist campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)