Operation Inherent Resolve
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to receive fuel over U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Jan. 17, 2020. The 28th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning air power, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)