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Night moves

A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II, assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, is prepared for a forward area refueling point exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 15, 2023. FARP specialists provide a unique refueling capability, extending the reach of a variety of aircraft in austere locations across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Airpower!

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot flies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2023. The F-16’s mission is to deliver airpower, fortify U.S. commitment to partner nations, and provide regional stability within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Inverted Eagle

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle breaks away after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 27, 2022. The F-15’s mission is to deliver airpower and fortify U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Responding to the call

A U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician responds to a simulated attack during a field training exercise at Forward Operating Base Gerber, Kuwait, Nov. 17, 2021. The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Flight hosted the FTX, which included ordnance clearing, identifying homemade explosives and defeating unmanned aerial vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU- 31/32/38

An MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, armed with four GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition parks on a flightline before a mission on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 22, 2018. The 62nd ERS provides close air support, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in Afghanistan.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Labbe)

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A U.S. Air Force C-37 taxis after landing

A U.S. Air Force C-37 carrying U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso taxis after landing at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. The Senators visited the Baltic Air Policing mission as part of a visit to the greater Baltic region, which also includes meetings with government officials in Estonia, Latvia and Moldova. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq on May 5, 2018. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)

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C-130 Hercules

A C-130 deployed from the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard, sits on the ramp as the sun sets at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait on July 29, 2019. C-130's carry cargo around the AFCENT area of responsibility to deliver combat power where needed. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)

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AC-130W Stinger II

A maintainer assigned to 16th Expeditionary Operations Squadron communicate with pilots on board a AC-130W Stinger II during pre flight start up and checks before a mission at an undisclosed location in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Southwest Asia, July 23, 2018. The AC-130W Stinger II primary missions are close air support and air interdiction. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination and reconnaissance (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)

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USAF, USA load cargo, Soldiers

Airmen load a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 16, 2021. The C-17 transported Soldiers and cargo in support of a Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taryn Butler)

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USAF, RSAF conduct Exercise Desert Eagle in CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, F-15C Eagles, F-15E Strike Eagles, and Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SAs fly over Saudi Arabia while participating in a large formation exercise, Sept. 10, 2020. Air Forces Central continues to build and strengthen regional partners by training alongside one another, integrating capabilities and increasing interoperability to project agile combat employment from established and austere locations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)

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386th Air Expeditionary Wing conducts RADR exercise

Senior Airman Zaldy Edjan, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water fuel systems maintenance technician, shovels dirt from a wheel saw during rapid airfield damage recovery training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 1, 2020. RADR training teaches Airmen how to rebuild a damaged runway after an attack in a short amount of time to get planes back in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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USAF, RSAF conduct Exercise Desert Eagle in CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, F-15C Eagles, F-15E Strike Eagles, and Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SAs fly over Saudi Arabia while participating in a large formation exercise, Sept. 10, 2020. U.S. Air Forces Central continues to build and strengthen regional partners by training alongside one another, integrating capabilities and increasing interoperability to project agile combat employment from established and austere locations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)

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EOD Airmen train at Prince Sultan Air Base

Members of the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal section perform a training scenario at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 4, 2020. This exercise scenario helps EOD Airmen coordinate with engineering assistants to discover unexploded ordnances and assess flightline damage after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)

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ANG Charlie West crews breeze through sandstorms

Crew chiefs assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a C-130 Hercules for a mission May 6, 2020, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The 386th EAMS supports Air Force Central Command and its coalition partners day and night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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386th Air Expeditionary Wing Conducts RADR Exercise

Senior Airman Zaldy Edjan, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water fuel systems maintenance technician, shovels dirt from a wheel saw during rapid airfield damage recovery, or RADR, training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 1, 2020. RADR training teaches Airmen how to rebuild a damaged runway after an attack in a short amount of time to get planes back in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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ASAB Flightline Operations

Staff Sgt. Alexis Barron, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porter, prepares to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and theater support for U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

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Senior Airman Terri Harris, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron expeditionary theater distribution center journeyman, inspects the shelf life of perishable items in an ETDC at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 13, 2019. Items found to be expired are sent to be tested or disposed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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190813-F-VO743-9261

Senior Airman Terri Harris, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron expeditionary theater distribution center journeyman, inspects the shelf life of perishable items in an ETDC at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 13, 2019. Items found to be expired are sent to be tested or disposed of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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A C-130 Hercules deployed from the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard, sits on the ramp at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 29, 2019. C-130s carry cargo around the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)

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