KC-135 Stratotanker Refuels F/A-18 Hornets
A KC-135 Stratotanker pilot from the 350th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron prepares to refuel F/A-18D Hornet aircraft during a mission supporting a dynamic force employment over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 18, 2021. DFEs enhance CENTCOM’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Harnden)