Pre-flight preparations are conducted for a KC-135R Stratotanker in preparation for the first combat refueling of the F-35A Lightning II, April 26, 2019 at an undisclosed location. The F-35 is on its first deployment to the middle east as part of the inaugural demonstration of the fighter's next generation combat capabilities. ( Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

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Keywords: -35, air, command, fighter, ii, isis, jet, kc-135, lightning, mobility, stratotanker