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361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron personnel use a portable computer to relaunch an MQ-9 Reaper on a flight line at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2022, as part of a Forward Arming and Refueling Point operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Mason Weston, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot, flies the aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in preparation for a forward area refueling point mission, Dec. 10, 2022. The HC-130J is a multi-capable airframe, that performs combat search and rescue, helicopter aerial refueling, combat airlift, and airdrop missions within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Conti, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II loadmaster, performs pre-flight engine start procedures prior to a forward area refueling point mission at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 10, 2022. The HC-130J is a multi-capable airframe, that performs combat search and rescue, helicopter aerial refueling, combat airlift, and airdrop missions within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zackary Short and Keven Torres, forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zackary Short and Keven Torres, forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keven Torres, forward area refueling point (FARP) specialist assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepares to provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Conti, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II loadmaster, performs pre-flight engine start procedures prior to a forward area refueling point mission at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 10, 2022. The HC-130J is a multi-capable airframe, that performs combat search and rescue, helicopter aerial refueling, combat airlift, and airdrop missions within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Mason Weston, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot, performs pre-flight duties at undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 10, 2022. The HC-130J is a multi-capable airframe, that performs combat search and rescue, helicopter aerial refueling, combat airlift, and airdrop missions within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zackary Short and Keven Torres, forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare to provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists and loadmasters assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists and loadmasters assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 10, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists and loadmasters assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zackary Short and Keven Torres, forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare to provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zackary Short and Keven Torres, forward area refueling point (FARP) specialists assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provide fuel to an MQ-9 Reaper from a HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, enabling a rapid, combat turnaround and launch at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2022. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach and combat effectiveness, while reducing turnaround times for a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)
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A 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper and a 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II on a flight line at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2022, as part of a Forward Arming and Refueling Point mission. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley
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26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Forward Arming and Refueling Point specialists refuel a 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper on a flight line at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Forward Arming and Refueling Point specialists recover fuel lines on a flight line at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Dec. 11, 2022, preparing to board an HC-130J Combat King II. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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A 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II lands on a flight line at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2022, as part of a Forward Arming and Refueling Point mission with an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron Forward Arming and Refueling Point specialists prepare to refuel a 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper on a flight line at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)