A French Navy Rafale breaks off after receiving fuel from a Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in a joint aerial exercise in the Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 2, 2022. The KC-135 provides and partner nation aircraft the ability to remain in the air for longer durations, maximizing their patrol time and ensuring regional stability.

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Keywords: 340th, ears, french, kc-135, rafale, refuel, stratotanker