A French Air Force Rafale receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Oct 17, 2016. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis/Released)

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