A Air Force in-flight refueling specialist of the 97th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron reads from a checklist before refueling French Rafale fighter aircraft from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a mission supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, May 7, 2021. The 97th EARS provides aerial refueling capabilities for and coalition aircraft throughout the Central Command’s area of responsibility.

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Keywords: 1ctcs, 97th, aerial, expeditionary, french, kc-135, rafales, refueling, squadron, stratotanker