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9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 5, 2024. The KC-46 is the U.S. Air Force’s newest aerial refueling platform, capable of carrying a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepares to land within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 5, 2024. The KC-46 is the U.S. Air Force’s newest air refueler. The addition of next generation air refueling support to the Ninth Air Force’s (U.S. Air Forces Central) enhances U.S. capabilities to promote peace and stability throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region

U.S. Air Force aerial porters assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron align K-loaders within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 5, 2024. The KC-46 can carry a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo, coupling air refueling and rapid asset mobility into a single airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, locates supplies for a bundle within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. Throughout their time here, the detachment has moved 398 bundles of essential supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

U.S. Army parachute riggers assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, pose for a group photo within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 15, 2024. The riggers moved bundles of blood and essential supplies in support of humanitarian aid operations within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

U.S. Army parachute riggers assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, prepare to conduct post-loading inspections within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Parachute riggers must complete post-loading inspections to validate the stability of the airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules is loaded with supplies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. The U.S. Army 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, works hand-in-hand with members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to ensure airdrop bundles are properly transported across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force cargo loader moves bundles of supplies onto a C-130 Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. The U.S. Army 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, works jointly with members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to ensure airdrop bundles are properly transported across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, adjusts a parachute rig within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Parachute riggers must complete post-loading inspections to validate the stability of the airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force aerial porter assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron operates a cargo loader within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Once completely prepared, bundles are moved onto aircraft with the help of aerial porters and loadmasters. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force aerial porter assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron signals to parachute riggers within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Once completely prepared, bundles are moved onto aircraft with the help of aerial porters and loadmasters. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A package of donated human blood sits within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Since May 2024, the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1 has enabled the movement of 597 liters of human blood for humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, reads parachute rigging requirements within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The rigging process involves hand-crafting a parachute that is deliberately made according to the weight and size of the bundle, as a minor mistake in the multiple hour-long rigging process can lead to airdrop failure. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, prepares a parachute within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The rigging process involves hand-crafting a parachute that is deliberately made according to the weight and size of the bundle, as a minor mistake in the multiple hour-long rigging process can lead to airdrop failure. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army medical technician assigned to the 401st Medical Logistics Company moves a box within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. Volunteers from within the unit assisted in ensuring bundles had the necessary requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, carries a box of supplies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The riggers prepared airdrops consisting of food and human blood for humanitarian aid missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, operates a forklift within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The riggers prepared airdrops consisting of food and human blood for humanitarian aid missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Air traffic controllers guide the skies

A U.S. Air Force air traffic controller assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron communicates with airfield traffic within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2024. Air traffic controllers use their vantage point to monitor daily operations, guide aircraft on runways, and maintain deconfliction of incoming and outgoing flights. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Air traffic controllers guide the skies

U.S. Air Force air traffic controllers assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron communicate with aircraft taxiing within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2024. The safe and efficient management of airfield operations is essential for generating the coalition air power necessary to secure and stabilize the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Air traffic controllers guide the skies

U.S. Air Force air traffic controllers assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron direct flightline traffic within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2024. Air traffic controllers monitor airspace, direct aircraft onto runways and taxiways and maintain separation between aircraft, ensuring a secure flow of air traffic. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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