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Checking the oil

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Bay, Fla. sits on the ramp at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Checking the oil

U.S Air Force crew chief with the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit places oil into an engine on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Checking the oil

U.S Air Force crew chief with the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit checks the oil level on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Checking the oil

U.S Air Force crew chief with the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit places oil into an engine on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. and coalition aircraft 24/7 throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Airman 1st Class Yongqin Li is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in China. When Li graduated high school, he immigrated to America. He was a full-time college student and worked various jobs to make ends meet. He eventually joined the U.S. Air Force; on the day of his basic military training graduation, became a U.S. citizen during a Naturalization ceremony. Li is deployed out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, where is a member of the 55th Force Support Squadron force management section. At Kandahar Airfield, he serves on the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron Personnel Support for Contingency Operations team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Two Airmen, who are deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, as part of the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron, are emblematic of the diverse force. Staff Sgt. Nana Dankwa and Airman 1st Class Yongqin Li did not grow up in the United States. They emigrated from their respective countries and gained citizenship while serving in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Foreign-born Airmen deploy, live their American Dream

Staff Sgt. Nana Dankwa is a foreign-born Airman who spent most of his early life in Accra, Ghana. He lived with his grandparent’s and moved to America as an adult. After a couple of years, Dankwa joined the U.S. Air Force, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. Dankwa is a civil engineer deployed out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and is the NCO in charge of civil engineering for the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

A maintainer, assigned the 23rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 15, 2017. The 23rd EAMU provided the 400th consecutive sortie without a maintenance cancellation on the day the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron celebrated the 100th anniversary of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

B-52 Stratofortress aircrew, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, pose for a photo after returning from a flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 16, 2017. The flight was the 400th consecutive sortie without a maintenance cancellation on the day the unit celebrated its 100th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a flight in support of Operation Resolute Support June 6, 2017. The 340th EARS, part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel for U.S. and coalition forces, enabling a persistent 24/7 presence in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Sortie streak launches 23rd BS into the next 100 years

A munitions technician, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to load munitions on a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 15, 2017. The 23rd EAMU provided the 400th consecutive sortie without a maintenance cancellation on the day the 23rd EBS celebrated the 100th anniversary of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. In Afghanistan, the F-16, also known as a Viper, provides precision airpower to degrade and deter enemy activity.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Maintainers ensure an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is ready for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. F-16s deployed to Bagram Airfield provide over watch and close air support to U.S. and coalition forces through the Afghanistan area of operation, enabling coalition forces to focus on training, advising and assisting Afghanistan’s military and security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

A 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot waits for directions at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. The F-16s presence here serves the counterterrorism mission and deters actions against coalition forces—day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

Airman 1st Class Michael Smothers, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, holds an F-16 Fighting Falcon in place at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Smothers is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and is a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs an afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Conducting afterburner runs enables maintainers to discover possible problems with the engine that may not be detectable through regular inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Night Ops: F-16s launch at the dead of night

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. The 555th EFS deployed to Bagram Airfield as part of a rotation of fighters, which have had a constant presence in Afghanistan for more than a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, shows his unit pride by displaying the “Triple Nickel” sign at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Erby is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, where he performs engine maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

Senior Airman Kyle Bieri, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, communicates with a team member during an F-16 Fighting Falcon afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Bieri is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and supports the F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Start your engines!

Staff Sgt. Donterrio Erby, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, waits for a piece of equipment before conducting an F-16 Fighting Falcon afterburner run at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 16, 2017. Erby is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, where he performs engine maintenance on F-16s assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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