Air Force Maj. Ben Van Alstine, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender prior to a Helicopter Air-to-Air refueling operation within the Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 7, 2022. The HC-130J is a rapidly deployable, multi-capable airframe, capable of extending the reach of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, expanding combat search and rescue and personnel recovery operations within the CENTCOM AOR.

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