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KC-10 Extender maintainers fuel the fight

Maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron prepare for the launch of a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2020. Maintainers fulfill a vital role by ensuring their aircraft are mission capable, which enables the refueling of a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft during missions in Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Harvey)
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KC-10 Extender maintainers fuel the fight

Senior Airman Brittany Cooke-McMath, a 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron KC-10 Extender crew chief, prepares to move stairs before the aircraft takes off at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2020. Maintainers fulfill a vital role by ensuring their aircraft are mission capable, which enables the refueling of a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft during missions in Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Harvey)
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KC-10 Extender maintainers fuel the fight

Maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron prepare for the launch of a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2020. Maintainers fulfill a vital role by ensuring their aircraft are mission capable, which enables the refueling of a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft during missions in Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Harvey)
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Exercise "Enduring Lightning II" strikes again

Two U.S. Air Force 421st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly side-by-side with two Israeli Air Force F-35I Lightning II “Adir” aircraft during “Enduring Lightning II” exercise over southern Israel Aug. 2, 2020. While forging a resolute partnership, the allies train to maintain a ready posture to deter against regional aggressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)
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Exercise "Enduring Lightning II" strikes again

An Israeli Air Force F-35I Lightning II “Adir” approaches a U.S. Air Force 908th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender to refuel during “Enduring Lightning II” exercise over southern Israel Aug. 2, 2020. While forging a resolute partnership, the allies train to maintain a ready posture to deter against regional aggressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)
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Refueling a legacy: Hornet’s final carrier deployment

An F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17 on the USS Nimitz, which is part of Carrier Strike Group 11 (CSG-11), prepares to refuel from a KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, during a mission over Southwest Asia, July 31, 2020. The Hornet flew more than 900 nautical miles from the ship to the point of refueling. This is the last deployment of the legacy aircraft aboard U.S. Naval carriers. VMFA-323 was the first U.S. Marine Corp F/A 18 Hornet squadron to deploy on an aircraft carrier in October of 1985. In the future, the Navy will deploy the F/A-18E/F/G models of the aircraft on carriers, but the Marine Corp will transition to the F-35C Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Tim Wade)
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Refueling a legacy: Hornet’s final carrier deployment

An F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) assigned to Carrier Air Wing 17 on the USS Nimitz, which is part of Carrier Strike Group 11 (CSG-11), refuels from a KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, during a mission over Southwest Asia, July 31, 2020. The Hornet flew more than 900 nautical miles from the ship to the point of refueling. This is the last deployment of the legacy aircraft aboard U.S. Naval carriers. VMFA-323 was the first U.S. Marine Corp F/A 18 Hornet squadron to deploy on an aircraft carrier in October of 1985. In the future, the Navy will deploy the F/A-18E/F/G models of the aircraft on carriers, but the Marine Corp will transition to the F-35C Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Harvey)
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Refueling a legacy: Hornet’s final carrier deployment

F/A-18C Hornet pilots Capt. Conner “Dirty” Landry (left), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) pilot training officer and Lt. Col. William “Skull” Mitchell (right), VMFA-323 commanding officer, prepare to continue their mission after refueling their aircraft from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. VMFA-323 is assigned to the Carrier Air Wing 17 on the USS Nimitz, which is part of Carrier Strike Group 11 (CSG-11). This is the last deployment of the legacy aircraft aboard U.S. Naval carriers. VMFA-323 was the first U.S. Marine Corp F/A-18C Hornet squadron to deploy on an aircraft carrier in October of 1985. In the future, the Navy will deploy the F/A-18E/F/G models of the aircraft on carriers, but the Marine Corp will transition to the F-35C Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Harvey)
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PERSCO: Here to help deployed Airmen

Airman 1st Class Peter Slevinsky, a 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Personnel Support for Contingency Operations sustainment technician, is a part of a team who assists wing members with Common Access Cards, reenlisments, and extentions on a daily basis, Monday, July 27, 2020, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. PERSCO members also assist with emergency leave requests and accountability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Harvey)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 380th AEW over Southwest Asia, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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A formation of U.S. Air Forces Central Command F-15C Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during air refueling over Southwest Asia, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct an air refueling mission aboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron on July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Parsons)
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Records Are Meant to Be Broken: AWACS Crews Fly Record Sorties

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an E-3 Sentry for flight July 28, 2020, here. Not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)
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Records Are Meant to Be Broken: AWACS Crews Fly Record Sorties

Airman 1st Class Cameron Hollingshead, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepare an E-3 Sentry for flight here July 28, 2020. Not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)
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Records Are Meant to Be Broken: AWACS Crews Fly Record Sorties

Senior Airman Jack Melon, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit, briskly moves away after unchocking tires of an E-3 Sentry for flight here July 28, 2020. Not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)
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Records Are Meant to Be Broken: AWACS Crews Fly Record Sorties

Senior Airman Nicholas Smith, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepare E-3 Sentry for flight here July 28, 2020. Not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)
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Records Are Meant to Be Broken: AWACS Crews Fly Record Sorties

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit watch the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron’s E-3 Sentry (AWACS) by for flight July 28, 2020, here. Not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)
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200725-F-GZ700-0006

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Parsons)
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Rotational Exercise

Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron go through accountability checklists after a bunker dive during a rotational exercise July 21, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The exercise gives deployers an opportunity to execute some of the techniques taught to them during training at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)
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Coalition partners engage in large force exercise, UAE

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates --Members of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron monitor a KC-10 Extender as it prepares for takeoff during an exercise here July 21, 2020. While monitoring the aircraft Airman stand ready to react in case of emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)
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