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RM2CXE37K–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during an air refueling mission Sept. 26, 2020. The 340th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
RMDDRY2H–An F-15E Strike Eagle deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over the Persian Gulf, Aug. 30, 2013.
RMRJDJ3X–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16s are used to provide vital air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground and are assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield.
RMHE91BG–Master Sgt. Patrick Denson, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, makes final preparations prior to conducting air refueling operations aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2HBP03P–Aircrew members assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conduct a preflight brief outside of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, Dec. 9, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMDDRY21–An F-15E Strike Eagle, deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over the Persian Gulf, Aug. 30, 2013.
RMRJDJ3T–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16s are used to provide vital air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground and are assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield.
RMHE91C5–A F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, maneuvers into position to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2H8KEYG–A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon conducts aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, above the Red Sea, Nov. 28, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMDDRY90–An F-15E Strike Eagle deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over the Persian Gulf, Aug. 30, 2013.
RMM22MW0–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16s are used to provide vital air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground and are assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force
RMHE91C2–A F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2H8KEYB–Aircrew members assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron operate a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct aerial refueling operations above U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Nov. 28, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMDDRY44–An F-15E Strike Eagle deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over the Persian Gulf, Aug. 30, 2013.
RMM22MTH–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16s are used to provide vital air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground and are assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force
RMHE91CB–A F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, maneuvers into position to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2H8KEYY–A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct aerial refueling operations above the Red Sea, Nov. 28, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMDDRY1P–KC-135R Stratotanker boom operator during a mission over the Persian Gulf, Aug. 30, 2013. Carlson, hailing from Everett, Wash.,
RMM22MW1–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16s are used to provide vital air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground and are assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force
RMHE91BH–Master Sgt. Patrick Denson, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, explains air refueling procedures to Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT aerial combat videographer, during a mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2H8KEYM–A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct aerial refueling operations above the Red Sea, Nov. 28, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMDDRYAB–KC-135 boom operator, prepares for the next round of fighter aircraft requiring fuel during a mission over the Persian Gulf, Aug
RMM22MW4–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16s are used to provide vital air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground and are assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force
RMHE91BJ–Master Sgt. Patrick Denson, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, explains air refueling procedures to Staff Sgt. Amanda Helton, AFCENT aerial combat videographer, during a mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2H8KEXH–A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct aerial refueling operations above the Red Sea, Nov. 28, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMEG2B75–An A-10C Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan Oct. 2, 2013. The A-10 is deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., to the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The KC-135 is assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards
RMM22MW5–A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 1 during a refueling mission over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2018. The F-16s are used to provide vital air support to Afghan and coalition forces on the ground and are assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Airfield. (U.S. Air Force
RMHE91C3–A F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2H8KEXN–U.S. Air Force Capts. Tom Hamlin, left, and Michael Wentworth, KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilots assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct preflight checks during a presence patrol refueling mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 19, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central’s global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RME1GBAR–An F-16 Fighting Falcon moves into place in order to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refu
RMPH0KW1–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flies over Iraq June 15, 2018. The KC-135's mission was to refuel aircraft supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. In conjunction with partner forces, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission is to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and set conditions for increased regional stability.
RMHE91CA–A F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RMM9K0C6–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts a walk-around inspection on his aircraft on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 16, 2018. The 340th EARS is assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group and supports various operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Labbe)
RME0JG1M–An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, returns to mission after receiving fue
RMPH0KTX–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet over Iraq June 15, 2018. The F/A-18E and the KC-135 flew in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a mission in conjunction with partner forces, to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria.
RMHE91CE–An A-10 Thunderbolt II, from the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, maneuvers into position to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2J20FT1–U.S. Air Force Capt. Carl Burnham (left) and 1st Lt. Stephanie Staples (right), KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct pre-flight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 12, 2022. The 340th EARS, deployed with with Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), 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 Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RME0JGTT–A B-1B Lancer, from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, returns to mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, a
RMPH0KTR–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet over Iraq June 15, 2018. The 340th EARS is assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group and supports various operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. Both aircraft were flying in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a mission in conjunction with partner nations, to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria.
RMHE91C8–A F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, returns to mission after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2JDFKHW–Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's U.S. Air Force E-4B aircraft is refueled by KC-135 Stratotankers, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron and the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron within the CENTCOM area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
RMEG2B73–Lt. Col. Sloan Hollis maneuvers a B-1B Lancer bomber over Southern Afghanistan, Nov. 6, 2013. Hollis is a 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron commander and pilot. Master Sgt. Ben Bloker
RMMNKX22–A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The EA-18G Growler is a specialized electronic warfare version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet.
RMHE91C7–A F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, returns to mission after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker, from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission in the skies of Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, May 12, 2011. Master Sgt. William Greer)
RM2JDFKHT–Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's U.S. Air Force E-4B aircraft is refueled by KC-135 Stratotankers, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron and the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron within the CENTCOM area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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RMMNKX1Y–A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The EA-18G Growler is a specialized electronic warfare version of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet.
RM2M6695F–U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Evans, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flies the aircraft over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility April 6, 2022. The 340th EARS deployed with the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability.
RM2JDFKHR–Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's U.S. Air Force E-4B aircraft is refueled by KC-135 Stratotankers, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron and the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron within the CENTCOM area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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RMMNKX21–Two U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2M66939–U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron inspect the outside of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th EARS before flight operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 6, 2022. The 340th EARS deployed with the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability.
RM2JDFKHF–Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's U.S. Air Force E-4B aircraft is refueled by KC-135 Stratotankers, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron and the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling squadron within the CENTCOM area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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RMMNKX24–A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2M66937–U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Evans, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, inspects the outside of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th EARS before flight operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 6, 2022. The 340th EARS deployed with the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability.
RM2J3AFPJ–A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry is refueled by a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 12, 2022. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerreht Harris)
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RMMNKX1R–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2GKM9B4–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during operations in the U.S. Central Command theater supporting the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve May 24, 2021. CJTF-OIR enables its partners to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.
RM2J445MG–U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Evans, left, and 1st Lt. Kyle Blanchette, KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilots assigned to 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, take off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 6, 2022. The 340th EARS deployed with the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nation forces, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RMMNKX1A–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2GKM9CD–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during operations in the U.S. Central Command theater supporting the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve May 24, 2021. CJTF-OIR enables its partners to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.
RM2J1MCR4–U.S. Air Force Capt. Carl Burnham, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conducts pre-flight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 12, 2022. The 340th EARS, deployed with Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), 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 Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RMMNKX1M–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2GKM9BT–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during operations in the U.S. Central Command theater supporting the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, May 24, 2021. CJTF-OIR enables its partners to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.
RM2H8KEYK–U.S. Air Force aircrew members assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron inspect the outside of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th EARS before flight operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 19, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RMMNKX1E–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2GKM6XM–A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron reviews a maintenance book prior to an operation backing the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 23, 2021. The 340th EARS, deployed under U.S. Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nations, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region.
RM2H45FJ6–Aircrew members assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron operate a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct refueling operations with U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, Oct. 22, 2021. The 340th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and coalition forces, enabling war-winning airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMMNKX1N–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2GKM6Y1–A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and maintainers from 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group inspect an aircraft prior to an operation supporting the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 23, 2021. The KC-135R delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach through its aerial refueling capability that supports joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the area of responsibility.
RM2J1MCTX–U.S. Air Force Capt. Carl Burnham (left) and 1st Lt. Stephanie Staples (right), U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, conduct pre-flight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 12, 2022. The 340th EARS, deployed with with Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), 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 Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)
RMMNKX1J–A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2GKXD6T–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft inflight refueling specialist, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, reviews his pre-flight checklist in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 17, 2021. The 340th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nations, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability in the region.
RM2HBP040–U.S. Air Force Capt. Tom Hamlin, right, a pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, and maintenance Airmen conduct preflight inspections on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
RMMNKX1F–A U.S. Navy Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet flys in close proximty after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a refueling mission on above Iraq March 9, 2018. The F/A-18E and F model are twin-engine carrier capable multirole fighter aircraft variants with the E model being a single-seat and the F model designated as a tandem seat.
RM2GKM6XK–A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft pilot assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and a maintainer from the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group inspects the aircraft prior to an operation supporting the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 23, 2021. The KC-135R delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach through its aerial refueling capability that supports joint and partner nation aircraft throughout the area of responsibility.
RM2M0R6RE–An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
RMMNKX3T–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon conducts refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. The F-16's capabilities include air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes.
RMHEA6BN–Maj. Jeff Ballenski and 1st Lt. Nicholas Hoogervorst, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker during an in-air refueling mission over Eastern Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2014. Ballenski is a Loveland, Colo., native and Hoogervorsts hometown is Phoenix, Ariz., both are deployed from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
RM2M0R6RF–An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
RMMNKX4F–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot flies in formation while his wingman conducts refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. The F-16's capabilities include air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes.
RMHEAC8X–U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrea Delosreyes, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, inspects the boom with Airman 1st Class Christopher Morgan and Jacob Manuel, 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, KC-135 Stratotanker engine mechanics, panel prior to an in-air refueling mission over Iraq, Aug. 12, 2014. Prior to each mission, the aircraft commander does a walk-around inspection to validate the safety of the aircraft. Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
RM2M0R6TK–An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
RMMNKX38–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers into position to conduct refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. The F-16's capabilities include air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes.
RMHE7448–U.S. Air Force Capts. Andrea Delosreyes, Trent Parker and Airman 1st Class Kevin Haggith, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, KC-135 Stratotanker pilots and boom operator, discuss a pre-flight checklist with maintainers of the 340th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prior to an in-air refueling mission over Iraq, Aug. 11, 2014. The aircrew is scheduled to offload more than 40,000 gallons of fuel to Fighter Aircraft completing missions in Iraq. Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
RM2M0R6TH–An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
RMMNKX45–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot flies in formation while his wingman conducts refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. The F-16's capabilities include air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes.
RM2H0FP0A–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft pilot, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, performs pre-flight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 26, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
RM2M0R6RR–An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to receive refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
RMMNKX3N–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers in to position to conduct refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. The F-16's capabilities include air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes.
RM2HGHP6W–A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft pilot, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, works though his preflight checklist prior to an operation supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 6, 2021. The 340th EARS, deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nations, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability in the region.
RM2M0R6R1–An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons flies in formation behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
RMMNKX3H–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot flies in formation while his wingman conducts refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. The F-16's capabilities include air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes.
RM2H0FNYE–A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in-flight refueling specialist, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, performs pre-flight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 26, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
RM2M0R6W0–An Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to receive refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
RMMNKX40–A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot flies in formation while his wingman conducts refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. The F-16's capabilities include air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes.
RM2GKM6YA–A U.S. Air Force inflight refueling specialist assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron reviews flight documents prior to an operation backing the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 23, 2021. The 340th EARS, deployed under U.S. Air Forces Central, is responsible for delivering fuel to U.S. and partner nations, enabling airpower, deterrence, and stability to the region.
RM2M0R6TW–Two Israeli Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons gather in formation behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, as part of a bilateral exercise over an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2022. The exercise demonstrated fighter aircraft integration and escort as well as refueling operations as part of the first of several exercises to maintain the ironclad commitment and bilateral aerial capability between the U.S. and Israeli Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
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