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KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron are parked at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6th, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the CENTCOM AOR to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes flight at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Aug. 13, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed to the USCENTCOM AOR as a force enabler for the Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central). The 350th EARS provides critical air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces throughout the region, extending the U.S. Air Force’s global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A maintainer assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Aug. 13, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the USCENTCOM AOR to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes off from an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6th, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed within the CENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes flight at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Aug. 13, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed to the USCENTCOM AOR as a force enabler for the Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central). The 350th EARS provides critical air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces throughout the region, extending the U.S. Air Force’s global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A maintainer assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5th, 2024. U.S. Air Force photo)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes off from an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 6th, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed within the CENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxis after landing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5th, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed within the CENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Maintainers assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron perform a post-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5th, 2024. The U.S. maintains a highly agile fighting force, which leverages the most advanced training and platforms to dominate the warfighting landscape for the long-term security and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron prepares to park at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5th, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed within the CENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A maintainer assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5th, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the CENTCOM AOR to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Maintainers assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron perform maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5th, 2024. The U.S. Air Force is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the CENTCOM AOR to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron parks on the flightline at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5th, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed within the CENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)